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Managing Irritability: What Triggers Your Anger and How to Cope

Managing irritability can be one of the biggest challenges a human can face on their personal development journey. Feeling irritated is nothing out of the ordinary, and is a common emotional state in which people have a low tolerance for stimuli. This makes them easily bothered or upset by small things. Added worry, bad sleep, ...

Viena Abdon

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How to Choose the Best Pillow for Optimal Sleep and Health

The humble pillow is often overlooked bedding that may influence your sleep quality. It supports proper posture and prevents discomfort, ensuring a good night’s sleep. On the other hand, choosing the wrong pillow can lead to poor quality sleep, back pain, and allergic reactions. Why do you need the right pillow Neck and spine alignment ...

Nathan Machoka

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How to Say Goodbye to Oversleeping

Too much sleep, too little sleep, and staying up too late are all bad things. While these actions could have unintended consequences, oversleeping is another routine that could harm your health. If you want to improve your health and the quality of your day, you need to learn how to quit oversleeping and put that ...

Viena Abdon

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How to Get the Most Out of Your Sleep

There’s a saying: “Medicine nourishes less than food, and food nourishes less than sleep.” Indeed, it can be considered the premier form of rejuvenation. As the proverb goes: “A good night’s sleep revitalizes you, while a restless night drains your energy.” Hence, the quality of sleep is closely tied to our overall health. The risks ...

Mikel Davis

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The Gift of Forest Therapy: A Respite for Mental Health

In today’s fast-paced, high-stress world, finding effective treatments for mental health conditions like depression has never been more critical. Traditional therapies, including talk therapy and medication, are commonplace. However, an alternative, forest therapy, is garnering attention due to its unique approach and benefits. This article delves into the history, fundamentals, and myriad benefits of forest ...

Viena Abdon

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Navigating the Summer Heat: Natural Ways to Stay Cool

Summer is a season of outdoor activities — picnics, and long, warm days — but it also brings the challenge of extreme heat. It’s a particular concern for vulnerable populations such as young children, the elderly, and people with chronic health conditions. So how can we maintain our cool in the summer? Understanding heat-related health ...

Nathan Machoka

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5 Tips for Getting a Good Night’s Sleep

Sleeping problems have become common for people nowadays, which inflicts a negative impact on one’s daily life over time. So how can you get a good night’s sleep? These methods might help you sleep well 1. Raise your hands and count your heartbeats Those people who are prone to depression may raise their hands and ...

Mikel Davis

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Drip, Drip, Drip. Why is my Leaking Tap Keeping me Awake at Night?

People describe the sound of a dripping tap in the middle of the night as anything from annoying to torture. Others sleep through, seemingly oblivious. But if this common sound is keeping you awake, you can do something about it. Here are some tips on how to rethink the sound of your leaking tap, which ...

Troy Oakes

Dripping water.

Bedtime Habits for a Longer Life

Everybody wishes for good health and longevity. Especially after they hit middle age, people pay more attention to physical health whether by scrutinizing their diet or lifestyle. The habits we build before going to bed are one gateway to staying young. If you can use this time to practice these bedtime habits, it will help ...

David Jirard

Middle-aged couple peacefully sleeping.

Ancient Wisdom for Healthy Sleep (Part 2)

Traditional Chinese medicine is a complete medical system that has been passed down to us. It offers information about healthy sleep. Sleep is a result of the natural rhythm of energy circulation. At 11:00 p.m., the yin energy (qi) is at its strongest. This is the ideal time for the body to return to rest, ...

Emma Lu

Alarm clock in the foreground with a young man sleeping in the background.