It’s pretty obvious as the summer comes to a close and autumn begins that the days are growing shorter. Unfortunately, shorter daylight hours cause the condition Seasonal Affective Disorder, also called SAD or seasonal depression. Some people begin to feel “down” because their body physically needs more sunlight than others.…
Are you looking for a healthy activity to bond as family this fall? There are many choices available to you – tag football, bicycle riding, horseback riding and others. While some activities are great for the whole family, others may not be right for everyone. What if you could find…
Over the years, we’ve seen a change in the recommended minimum number of sleep hours a body needs. Where once it was suggested a full 8 hours was necessary, we now recognize that every person is different and our needs may change from time to time. Regardless of the actual…
There’s a special kind of beauty in autumn. The trees are turning from green to golden yellow, orange and red. Some flowers are still blooming but you know they will soon become dormant until the spring. With the cooler temperatures of the fall months, it’s a perfect time for snapping…
The prices of food nowadays are continually soaring high. However, despite this fact, it is very common for most households to have food waste. In an individual household, the cost of food waste a week is very expensive if you will put a price tag on them. And not only…
Stress seems to be an all too common theme in today’s households, there’s simply no way to completely avoid it. After a busy summer, you may be looking forward to a chance to slow down and recuperate a bit. Tapping into your sense of smell is a great way to…
As the summer months come to an end, it is natural for people to feel a little bit “down”. The days grow shorter, the temperatures cool and a condition known as seasonal blues or seasonal affective disorder (SAD), sets in. If you’ve noticed a dip in your mood lately, try…
If you have exercised at all in the past, you know how good you feel afterwards. The reason for the rush of energy and improved outlook after working out is because the body produces chemicals called endorphins. These chemicals cause what is often called a “runner’s high” where pain and…
Turmeric is a spice native to South and Southeast Asia and is particularly abundant in India. It is an orange-colored spice that is part of the ginger family. Turmeric is one of the staple spices in the Middle Eastern and South Asian cuisines most especially Indian, Thai, Persian and Iranian…
Some people feel uneasy and uncomfortable inside a small room unless it is given an appearance of openness. In a small room, every item you put in it and how you decorate it matters. Even if you have a small room, you can still give it a bigger appearance by…