Do you happen to: Constantly wake up at night to smoke? Smoke even while sick? Smoke within 5 minutes of waking up? Smoke more than 1 pack a day? If you identify with any of those symptoms, chances are, you’ve developed a physical dependence on nicotine. There’s a treatment for this ailment – and it’s…
Client Self-Assessment for Health Coaches to Use
What is the client self-assessment? The client self-assessment is a survey that measures the clients’ level of wellness in three areas: nutrition, fitness, health habits, and body wisdom. Purpose of the client self-assessment. The purpose of the client self-assessment is to learn which health-related areas – based on the results – need improvement. How to…
The Shocking Things People Will Do to Lose Weight
An ongoing survey on abstaining from excessive food intake showed that people experiment, on average, with 162 different diets throughout the span of their lives. That is two diets every single year, by and large. It is safe to say that you’re amazed? While the number is fascinating, here are some stunning facts: 16% showed…
Bottled Water vs Tap Water: 4 Facts You Didn’t Know
If you’ve ever made a mental comparison between tap water and bottled water – you’ve probably done it with a bias towards the latter. Bottled water just seems…..cleaner, safer? Guess what: you’re wrong! Despite the bad rep tap water constantly gets, it’s actually bottled water that is draining the environment *and* your health. Curious to…
Stress Management: Stress Outlets for your Everyday Healthy Lifestyle
Stress causes inflammation, which is the primary underlying cause of all disease. But it doesn’t stop there. Chronic stress and lead to higher anxiety and depression. Interestingly, lack of motivation is another symptom of stress. What to do? Here’s a list! Try essential oils, especially those that reduce inflammation. Aromatherapy is soothing. It will whisk…
Common Cold Prevention: 5 Ways To Prevent The Common Cold
Did you know what the most common illness in humans is? That’s right, it’s the common cold! This is mainly because of how easily it spreads from one person to another. Even the tiniest droplets of mucus in the air can be carriers of the common cold. What’s more, more than 200 different viruses can…
4 Symptoms That You’re Going Through A Spontaneous Pneumothorax
A Spontaneous Pneumothorax is the sudden onset of a collapsed lung caused by the collection of air in the space around the lungs – but without any visible causes like lung disease or traumatic injury. In most cases of Spontaneous Pneumothorax, a small area (called bleb) in the lung is filled with air and ruptures,…
Colonic Polyps: Types, Causes, Treatment/
A colon polyp is a tiny clump of cells that accumulates on the lining of your colon. Most types of colon polyps are harmless. However, they can potentially develop into colon cancer over time. If not detected till a certain time period – they can prove to be fatal. In this article, we break down…
4 Symptoms Of Nicotine Withdrawal
The day you choose to stop smoking, your body will begin to crave nicotine like never before. During the next few weeks, you will go through some strong nicotine withdrawals. These are temporary emotional and physical changes. They’re nothing to worry about! In fact, they’re an indication of how your body is beginning to recover…
Giardia Lamblia: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Giardiasis is an infection in the small intestine that spreads through contact with infected people. This condition is common all over the world, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, it tends to be more common in developing countries due to lack of water quality control and sanitary conditions. In this…
