Anxiety can produce a wide range of distressing symptoms, including chest pains, breathlessness and tingling in the fingers. Many of these symptoms can be caused or made worse by your diet or the food you eat. Here are five ways your diet could be causing or making your symptoms worse.
Levels of sugar in the blood fluctuate naturally, but sudden changes in blood sugar can cause a range of symptoms, including anxiety, lightheadedness and headaches. Eating a diet high in sugar, refined carbohydrates and processed foods can cause blood sugar levels to spike and fall regularly, aggravating your anxiety and increasing the severity of symptoms. [Read more]
People who love to exercise have no problem finding ways to get in a workout no matter where they are or what’s going on. They use the hotel gym when traveling, jog in the nearest park during disasters, and flow into yoga any time of the day and any place they can squeeze a mat. If you don’t work out on a regular basis, the thought of exercising when under stress can cause even more stress. But keeping fit during difficult times is important. Studies show that exercise can raise the heart rate, which increases endorphins in the brain and also helps calm the mind, which will lead to more and better sleep. We know sleep is essential for staying healthy and a calm, relaxed state is vital to overall well-being. Here are four tips for the non-athlete to get in some exercise while at home. [Read more]
We are going through a very strange time right now in the fight against Coronavirus (COVID-19). As you may know, all elective surgery in the state of Florida was canceled as of 3/19/2020. It is with great sadness that this has impacted many of you who have worked so hard to get through the preoperative […]
Have you noticed some people are happy most of the time, no matter what goes on in their lives? Other folks, though, are never satisfied. Whether things go well or they face challenges, they give the impression life is a drag. People’s demeanors don’t occur by chance, however. Nor are they at the mercy of genetics. Perception colors everything they see, coating it with sunshine or misery. What’s more, perception isn’t fixed; you can change the way you survey the world and alter your level of satisfaction. [Read more]
You won’t love summer’s warmth if you are afraid to wear less and reveal extra flesh. You’ll want to stay under wraps rather than pop on a swimming costume and jump in the sea or wear a skimpy outfit. The answer, you probably imagine, is to workout. Nonetheless, exercising at the gym might not be your idea of enjoyment. Fortunately, you can get fit in the following ways rather than sweating in an aerobics class. [Read more]
Getting active is a great way to stay in shape and enjoy yourself, but the same old exercise can get boring after a while. Keep yourself challenged and motivated with something new. Here are eight fantastic trends that you should try. [Read more]
Is the thought life’s too slow always at the back of your mind? Maybe you get frustrated when traffic is sluggish or you’re stuck in a queue at the supermarket? The idea you could do something more productive gnaws at your psyche. The problem isn’t really about events outside of your control; it’s lack of patience that stresses you. Here’s how to relax and enjoy life’s pace without getting so anxious. [Read more]
The number one reason for exercising as you get older? It helps you live longer. It also improves the quality of your life by warding off threats to your health and vitality, such as heart disease and diabetes, and mishaps such as falls. You don’t have to train like a professional athlete or spend hours in the gym every day to reap the benefits of exercise. Movement is the key; 30 minutes a day will get the job done. The idea is to do something you enjoy and to stay motivated. [Read more]
Trendy diets come and go, each one promising better results than the last. And while some of them may work well enough to help you shed the pounds, extreme diets are unlikely to last if they make you miserable. To achieve long-lasting weight loss, you need to fit a few changes into your daily life. Here are six ways to do exactly that, whichever particular diet plan you decide to follow. [Read more]
It might sound paradoxical, but one of the secrets to getting the most out of fitness is to not go all out, all the time. The body works best when it is given time to rest. That’s why taking regular recovery days is important for anyone who works out. Read on to find the five big benefits of recovery days. [Read more]
