A scientist who researches supplements takes these 3 every day to reduce inflammation and improve skin health

A scientist who researches supplements takes these 3 every day to reduce inflammation and improve skin health

Bill Gurley has spent decades researching all kinds of supplements, as varied as St. John’s wort, milk thistle, and ginkgo biloba. It’s part of his job as the principal scientist in the National Center for Natural Products Research at the University of Mississippi, where he researches the safety of herbal supplements and their interactions with modern medications. His own medicine cabinet, however, is pretty sparse. Source: Insider I take dietary supplements, but I don’t take a whole lot, Gurley told Insider Gurley shared the three supplements that he thinks are actually worth taking and that he says he takes every day. Turmeric Turmeric has gained popularity as a treatment for indigestion and […]

How to Use Aromatherapy at Work for Increased Productivity

How to Use Aromatherapy at Work for Increased Productivity

There are some things that you probably cannot change about your work environment. Among these things are the office lighting, the noise level, the furniture layout, and the color of the walls. However, you can definitely take steps to improve your office environment without having to request a work order. One way to do so is to use aromatherapy for productivity. Source Skeptical? According to Entrepreneur magazine, “Smell is the strongest of the senses and is best able to influence brain activity.” This is because olfactory bulbs directly connect to the areas of the brain that process learning and emotions. For many people, aromatherapy can even lower blood pressure. By harnessing the power of scent, […]

How Long It Takes to Start Enjoying Exercise, According to Reddit

How Long It Takes to Start Enjoying Exercise, According to Reddit

“Once you start to see the results of your hard work, you become hooked.” Source Exercise isn’t always fun, and if you’re doing it to benefit your health or to support a weight-loss goal, it may feel like an awful chore. “People who enjoy exercise, when and how did you start to like it?” Here are some of the answers. If often takes a few months to start enjoying exercise Among people who named a specific period of time, 2-4 months seemed to be a common answer. Some pinpoints 80 days: I’ve exercised for 100 days straight now – 15 minutes of quick walking up steps + walking and yoga. It took […]

How to Stay Healthy While Working From Home

How to Stay Healthy While Working From Home

Creating a healthy work-life balance is hard enough when you work in an office all day, but it can be just as hard when work and life are happening in the same space. Find out how you can avoid the pitfalls and maximize the benefits of working from home.   Source The Benefits — and Challenges — of Working From Home There are undeniable benefits to working from home: the freedom and flexibility of working in familiar surroundings, no co-workers to distract you, being able to wear what you want, time with your pets and/or kids, and the opportunity to knock out some chores, according to Dr. Josh Klapow, clinical psychologist. […]

What is Employee Wellbeing, Why is it so important and What does Research say?

What is Employee Wellbeing, Why is it so important and What does Research say?

For most us, our lives are made up mostly of work. Companies are learning that acknowledging – rather than denying – this fact is not just the right thing to do, but also a sound business decision. In a recent interview, ‘Life is Good’ founder Bert Jacobs emphasized that focusing on things like employee wellbeing has an often under-acknowledged business benefit for organizations. Source The National Wellness Institute defines ‘wellness’ as an active process through which people become aware of, and make choices toward a more healthy and successful life. According to Jacobs, focusing on employee wellbeing and purpose is “a smart strategy for building a strong business….The organization only […]

8 μυστικά για να χαρείτε τα Χριστούγεννα χωρίς περιττά κιλά!

8 μυστικά για να χαρείτε τα Χριστούγεννα χωρίς περιττά κιλά!

Μερικές πρακτικές συμβουλές απο την καταπληκτική Διατροφολόγο μας για τις γιορτές Straight to the point   Για τις ημέρες που είστε καλεσμένοι σε τραπέζι ή έχετε τραπέζι στο σπίτι σας, φροντίστε να μην παραλείψετε το πρωινό σας και τα ενδιάμεσα snacks (θα σας ανακόψει αρκετά το αίσθημα της πείνας) Snacks Φρούτα, Ελαφριές σαλάτες, Γιαούρτι με μέλι και ξηρούς καρπούς, Κράκερς ή κριτσίνια ή μπάρες δημητριακών, Ξηροί καρποί Αν το τραπέζι είναι το μεσημέρι, φροντίστε το βράδυ να επιλέξετε κάποια από τις επιλογές για «ελαφρύ γεύμα» (αντίστοιχα και το μεσημέρι, αν το τραπέζι είναι το βράδυ) Στα γιορτινά τραπέζια, αποφύγετε (όσο μπορείτε) τα λιπαρά: σάλτσες, φαγητά με κρέμα γάλακτος και τηγανιτά […]

Few Healthier Office Snacks & Drinks Your Coworkers Will Rave About

Few Healthier Office Snacks & Drinks Your Coworkers Will Rave About

‘Xmas is the season for office snacks and happenings! These unique office snacks will keep your colleagues happy, healthy—and impressed with you—all season long. Source Delightful Drinks Party treats should lift you up, not weigh you down. Choose any of these delicious beverages if you’re looking for a refreshing office party treat. Tea Set out a carafe of steaming water with an assortment of tea bags, some orange slices, and maybe even a few cinnamon sticks for an easy office party treat to warm your coworkers’ hearts. Lavender Lemonade Combine the crisp flavor of lemon with the floral aroma of lavender to create a beverage perfect for washing down all […]

20 Easy Tips to Increase Productivity at Work (+4 you can start tomorrow)

20 Easy Tips to Increase Productivity at Work (+4 you can start tomorrow)

It seems like more and more companies are adopting the motto “do more with less”. So where does that leave you? Scrambling to complete deadlines, wearing 18 different hats, answering a river of emails and phone calls… you get the point. The goal of this post is to help you find ways for you and your team to increase productivity at work. Instead of trying to do a bunch of these at once, find a couple that you can implement within your organization or department and practice them for at least 21 days. (the time it typically takes to form a new habit) Source List your “crucial results” for the […]

7 Easy Ways to Start Eating Healthier at Work

7 Easy Ways to Start Eating Healthier at Work

Our aim is to educate you softly about methods that promote physical and mental well-being as well as new nutritional ways. If we influence your eating habits for the better, we will at the same time affect your routine. Affecting your everyday diet work pattern, will improve the body’s energy reserves, your mental strength and therefore your productivity. So, you might wish to consider the following: Source Ditch the junk. Empty your candy bowl and get rid of chips, crackers, and other unhealthy snacks stashed in your desk. The less you’re tempted by junk food, the healthier you’ll eat. Make time for meals. It’s easy to forget to eat when you’re slammed […]

Harvard neuroscientist: Meditation not only reduces stress, here’s how it changes your brain

Harvard neuroscientist: Meditation not only reduces stress, here’s how it changes your brain

Sara Lazar, a neuroscientist at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, was one of the first scientists to take the anecdotal claims about the benefits of meditation and mindfulness and test them in brain scans. What she found surprised her — that meditating can literally change your brain.   She explains: Source: Health Science Journal.gr  & remedyspot.com Q: Why did you start looking at meditation and mindfulness and the brain? Lazar: A friend and I were training for the Boston marathon. I had some running injuries, so I saw a physical therapist who told me to stop running and just stretch. So I started practicing yoga as a form of […]