Ikigai is a wonderful term in Japanese. The dictionary explains that it means a motivating force, something that gives you purpose or fulfillment.If you do a Google search, it explains that Ikagai occurs when you can find what you love, what gives you joy, what you are good at,
Health stacks! Have you recently been a part of a conversation and heard someone talk about their health? Typically, these conversations slip into a discussion about the various supplements, injections, and ice-plunge therapies they may be doing. Feeling left out, you too want to join the bandwagon. If you are,
Medicines to help you reduce weight are all the rage. So much so that countries are not facing the economic impact of increasing sales. CNN reported that there was an influx of dollars into Denmark thanks to skyrocketing sales of an anti-obesity drug. But should you be taking these medicines?
Mental compression is a tool that your mind uses to master skills. If you have never heard of the term or concept before, dig in; it can help you become a better learner. When your brain attempts to acquire "new knowledge" or concepts or grasp new facts that
Conceptual frameworks are very useful for us to organise information. You probably use it every day, perhaps even without realising it. The 80/20 principle, for example. 80% of your outcomes in life will come from 20% of your effort. But have you ever stopped to think about how you
Interleaving is a technique suggested for learning. If you have never heard the term, dig in; it is both fascinating as a methodology and its applicability in living a complete and healthy life. Interleaving is the process by which you study or learn more than one subject at a time.
CGM's of continuous glucose monitors are the rage now. There was a time when diabetics used it to monitor their blood sugar. Now everyone is using it to tell if ice cream elevates blood sugar. So do you need one? Before I say anything, let me say I
Plaque in your arteries can be a worrying thing. Why do you get plaque, and how does the manner in which blood flows in your arteries affect the buildup of plaque in your arteries? To understand this, let us first understand why plaque builds up in the first place. Your
Vitamin C, which goes by the technical name of absorbic acid, is a powerful antioxidant. In your body, it plays several roles in keeping you healthy. Kakadu plum is a fruit with the highest concentration of vitamin C per gram of food. Let us examine the benefits of vitamin C
Sleep is the time when our body rests and repairs. For many of us, getting a good night's sleep can be hard. You might describe yourself as a light sleeper. Someone who wakes up at the drop of a hat, proverbially speaking. One possible reason for being a
Timing your meals can easily be one of the most controversial subjects in the world of health and wellness. Do you constantly worry about eating breakfast like a king and dinner like a pauper? Not eating carbohydrates in the evening, morning, or afternoon? If you do, then this article is
Emotions, happy or sad, are everyday experiences. Your daughter hugged you, and you felt a surge of love. Or you got your reports from an exam you took and did not do so well. Anxiety, stress, and even anger crossed your mind. But pause and think. These emotions occur on