health
10 tips to prevent burnout when you feel stressed and overwhelmed at work
In today’s fast-paced world, burnout has become a common challenge, especially for ambitious professionals and entrepreneurs. The pressure to meet deadlines, achieve targets, and manage multiple responsibilities can lead to stress and fatigue. However, burnout is not inevitable. Here are 10 practical tips inspired by successful professionals and entrepreneurs
tips for making the most of autumn scents
To fully enjoy the uplifting and soothing effects of pumpkin spice season, you can incorporate these comforting scents into your daily life in various ways. Here are some tips to help you make the most of this awesome aromatic time of year:
1. Scent Your Home
* Use essential oils: Diffusing
the pumpkin spice magic
As the air turns crisp and the leaves transform into shades of red, orange, and gold, a familiar aroma begins to fill the atmosphere—pumpkin spice. The scent of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves brings with it a wave of nostalgia, evoking memories of cozy autumn evenings, family gatherings,
the five elements in ayurveda: a microcosmic perspective
Ayurveda, an ancient Indian system of medicine, posits that the universe and everything within it is composed of five basic elements: Ether, Air, Fire, Water, and Earth. These elements, present in varying proportions, govern the transformation and behavior of all matter, from the smallest particle to the grandest celestial body.
the y factor: the role of pleasure in food choices
Food is not merely sustenance; it is a source of pleasure, a social glue, and a cornerstone of culture. While the nutritional content of what we eat is undeniably crucial for maintaining health, the role of the “Y factor,” i.e. the “yum factor,” in food choices cannot be overlooked.
food as preventive medicine: the power of plant-based diets
"The evidence now overwhelmingly suggests that the most effective way to reduce your risk of chronic diseases is through a plant-based diet."
– Dr. T. Colin Campbell
In recent years, a growing body of scientific evidence has illuminated the profound impact of dietary choices on human health. Research consistently
the silent culprit: how unhealthy diets fuel disease
"Every time you eat or drink, you are either feeding disease or fighting it."
– David Wolfe
For decades, public health efforts have focused on the dangers of unhealthy diets for conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. However, recent research unveils a more alarming truth: these processed, sugar-laden
understanding and managing cravings
“From craving arises sorrow, from craving arises fear, but he who is freed from craving has no sorrow and certainly no fear.”
– Gautama Buddha
Cravings, a natural part of the human experience, are potent urges that can be directed towards various things such as food, stimulation, or mind-altering substances like
