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With autumn here, people’s sleep patterns will be thrown around a little as the weather changes and sunlight hours also shorten.

There’s no doubt that getting a good nights sleep makes you feel better, be more productive and look brighter.

Here are some of the tips that will help you enjoy your sleep and wake up refreshed.

Pre-Sleep Routine

Make sure you dim all the lights in your house to prepare your mind for sleep.  In fact, “blue” lights should be turned off – this includes TV’s, laptops and mobiles.

Take a good shower an hour before bed.  This will help lower the body temperature, relax the body and provide good sleep.

Don’t eat right before bed – if you need a nightcap, try chamomile or peppermint tea. Read More

As you say goodbye to summer and welcome autumn, you might find yourself feeling a little more emotional and your mood may be a little low.

This is natural and happens to a lot of people during changing seasons.  The good news is that this can be treated easily and naturally.

Here are 7 ways to feel better during the change of season.

1 – Be a Morning Person

Take advantage of the daylight and wake up early.  As days become shorter and sunlight is less available, the first way to get a lighter mood is to wake up earlier every day and take advantage of the morning sun by going for a 30 minute walk.

2 – Supplement with Vitamin D

The technical name for the autumn blues is “Seasonal Affective Disorder” or SAD.  This can easily be minimized by upping your daily dose of Vitamin D.  Now, without a doubt, sunlight is the richest source of Vitamin D but if you have an trouble getting out, then a supplement can help.  Be sure to check in with your naturopath for more information. Read More

Staying fit and healthy is a major focus for many people, and as more and more people are discovering they have food intolerances and digestive issues, selecting and preparing meals can initially it can be overwhelming.

It doesn’t have to be hard – in fact if you pay special attention to what you can eat as opposed to what you can’t, food will be much easier and more enjoyable, and it’s also easier to give up the foods that are troubling you, causing you allergies or even aggravating your IBS.

As is expected, always go for natural foods with very minimal processing.  This is especially important for people who need to be gluten free or dairy free.  You’ll be surprised at just how much dairy and gluten is in processed food items!

Keep your tummy happy and you’ll be much happier as well!  Here are some of the top foods that your tummy loves: Read More

Life gets hectic as demands in both professional as well as personal life increase.  As a result you can get caught in a rut, get burnt out and exhausted with everything going on in life.  This can often manifest in relationships as conflicts and even lead to separation in some situations, even for die-hard romantic couples!

We all face ups and downs in our romantic life, however if it’s not given any attention, you will soon start to wonder where your relationship is going – because things are not going as smooth as you hoped for.

To overcome the problem, it is important to be proactive and take steps to relieve your personal fatigue and put some energy and vitality back into your relationship.

Try the following tips to rejuvenate your relationship and bring vitality back to your life: Read More

Being in love is a great feeling.  It not only changes your life but also the way you think and your perspectives as well.

When you fall in love, you feel more upbeat, more positive, and you overlook the small things that may have once bothered you.

Life seems to be buzzing, there’s more smiling and laughing.  It’s easier to enjoy the things around you – and if you look back and remember, even the weirdest and most unusual things appear to have a charm!  Happiness is abound and it’s something that you enjoy and share with others too.

Now that feeling of being in love is really a unique feeling, however have you heard that the feeling you get of being in love helps you to lose weight?

Due to the hormones generated, the higher spirits and the shift in attitude, it stands to reason that when you are in love, you naturally strive to become healthier as well as fitter.

Now whilst there is no empirical proof that falling in love helps you to lose weight there are researchers looking into it to see if there is truth to this Read More

We all know two individuals are quite different in numerous ways, but especially when it comes to activities, often both have different preferences and this can often prove quite difficult to bridge the gap.

Some people are drawn to physical activities, whereas others may prefer to go for creative things that give them satisfaction.

This doesn’t have to be a deal killer – there are a number of activities that couples can enjoy together, and they involve healthy activity and at the same time strengthen their bond of love too.

So here are the 7 excellent “couple” activities, which are very quick to prepare for and can help restore vitality and energy into your life: Read More

Silly season is incredibly close, and what comes with silly season, besides tons of fun? Parties, chocolate, and a never-ending temptation to fall back from your healthy lifestyle. It’s possible to stay on track while still giving in from time to time.

1. Don’t Overeat

We all know that during the holiday season, we have a tendency to overeat, and it’s not only overeating that hurts our diets, it’s what we are overeating. Lots of sweets and cakes are famous around this time. Don’t hurt yourself by not eating anything that gives your sweet tooth that satisfaction, but don’t overeat either. However, do eat dark chocolate in small amounts. Research studies have shown us the dark chocolate bars, that are at least 70% cacao, are actually good for your health, in moderation.

2. Keep Active

Just because it’s the holiday season, does not mean that we should slack off on our regular exercise routines. Since many of us will be attending many parties, why not take advantage of the great music and dance the night away? Dancing is an awesome form of exercise, why not take advantage of it?

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