One determined woman is a force to be reckoned with, no doubt. However, there is power in numbers, and the energy exuding from a band of strong and determined women is a force to be reckoned with. In a group where there is no jealousy, envy, disguised hatred, backbiting, toxicity or malice, women thrive, glow,...
Conversations about perspective and mindset run rampant in the health and wellness field, and for good reason. You may be an optimist, a pessimist, or a “realist”. You may see the glass half-full, half-empty, or even entirely empty no matter how much water is in the glass. But however you view the glass, you can’t deny...
This article was originally published on March 8, 2017, and has since been updated. A middle-aged man jokes with his work friends, saying, “I love being a dad- I have 2 great kids…. but my wife has 3!” The group might laugh and allow the conversation to move on, but the truth is, many women...
Our busy lives have a tendency to sneak up on us – with work responsibilities, family obligations, taking kids to soccer practice and many other daily tasks, we often don’t have time to stop and breathe. At some point, we look at our lives and create an intention to make changes in our lives. It may...
Most toxic people are narcissists, and even if they are not, they are terrible all the same. Toxic people leave you feeling emotionally exhausted and psychologically drained after an encounter with them, as though they’ve fed on your positive energy. They are gaslighters, master manipulators and skilled liars who are willing to go to any...
Gut bacteria, also known as the microbiome, refers to the trillions of microscopic organisms that reside in our digestive tract. These organisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microbes, play a crucial role in our overall health and well-being. If these bacteria are out of balance, it can cause illness and disease. These are the...
Have you ever woken up unable to move or speak? Have you ever felt a negative energy in your room with no explanation? You might have experienced sleep paralysis. What is Sleep Paralysis? Sleep paralysis is the temporary inability to control your body’s movements or speech while you’re between sleeping and wakefulness. The frightening sensation...
One dictionary’s definition of independent women states that she is “a woman who pays her own bills, buys her own things, and does not allow a man to affect her stability or self-confidence.” While efficient, this is a rather brisk and minimal description that only tips the iceberg about who an independent woman truly is....
Many people are quicker to recognize a toxic friendship or romantic relationship than a toxic family relationship. But even in the case of close relatives, sometimes keeping your distance can be in everybody’s best interest. Here are the signs you have a toxic relationship with your parent. Here are 10 Things Toxic Parents Do: Read:...
‘Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art…. It has no survival value; rather it is one of those things which give value to survival’. C.S. Lewis Friendships are crucial to the shape of our lives. Finding someone you enjoy spending time with, without a hint of romance, can lead us to new experiences and give...
Last year, a study of 1.7 million people found that if you get your appendix removed, you’re 25 percent less likely to get Parkinson’s disease [1]. Now, a study involving over 62 million health records is showing the opposite. How can this be? Previous research has had a lot to say about the link between...
If you already have the best husband ever, keep reading anyway… This advice could help the hopeless romantic friend in your life who thinks they will never find love. Because according to 54-year-old singer, dancer and actress, Jennifer Lopez, that friend may just need to look for someone over a certain age. Tinder is a...
