Being bloated sucks. One minute you’re comfortable and exuding confidence, and the next you’re in pain and uncomfortable because of something you ingested. You may be asking yourself, “What the hell is bloating, anyways? And what causes it?” Me too, girl, me too. According to an article by Brandi Black on Paleohacks, bloating occurs when … More 10 Foods to Avoid If You Don’t Want to Get Bloated
For the past couple of nights, I have been waking up throughout the night absolutely drenched in sweat. Gross, I know. I have limited knowledge regarding night sweats and what causes them, but my experiences these past few evenings has prompted me to want to know more and research the topic. According to MedecineNet.com, night sweats are essentially … More What Are Night Sweats?
Fitness can be tricky enough without added myths or fabricated ideas. According to an article by health.com, the following are some of the most common fitness myths in existence. Myth #1: Crunches are the most effective exercise in terms of developing abs Fact: While crunches certainly are a great exercise to aid in toning the abdominal … More Fitness Myths
After sampling some of Newton’s No Gluten products, specifically their brownies and their chocolate cupcakes, I wanted to give their baking mixes a try. I picked up their sugar cookie mix from my local Sobey’s store and was pleased to learn that the mix only requires a couple of different ingredients; coconut milk, shortening, lemon … More Newton’s No Gluten Sugar Cookie Mix
As I have previously mentioned here on my blog, shortly before Christmas I underwent surgery to repair damaged ligaments in my foot, and further to have bone fragments removed from within the foot. I figured I could dedicate a post to what ligament reconstruction in the foot entails to not only better educate myself on the … More Reconstructive Surgery of Foot Ligaments
I am beyond thrilled that I have been able to compose two posts as of late discussing some tasty treats I can consume with my food allergies. The first was my post regarding Newton’s No Gluten products, and today’s post regards Galt Juice Bakery’s Quinoa Puff Chocolate Chip Cookies. My sister picked up these cookies … More Galt Juice Bakery’s Quinoa Puff Chocolate Chip Cookie
January 31st marked the annual #BellLetsTalk day, a movement to advocate for mental health awareness and to communicate the concept of inclusion towards those impacted by mental illness of any type. The hashtag #BellLetsTalk was used throughout the day on January 31st over 133 million times in Canada, breaking all pre-existing records regarding interactions with the … More #BellLetsTalk
Earrings, as visually pleasing as they can be, can, unfortunately, cause a multitude of problems if worn incorrectly. I personally have dealt with infected earlobes more times than I can count, and I thought I would do some research to determine why my earlobes continue to be irritated from my earrings. The first step to … More Why Do My Earrings Irritate My Ears?
I am the type of person who consistently eats something I enjoy until I essentially become sick of it (weird, I know). As of late I have been enjoying my own noodle bowl concotion, therefore I thought I would share my recipe with others in hopes of it appealing to other foodies. You will need: 1 … More Simple and Fresh Noodle Bowl Recipe
A couple of days ago my roommates and I thought it would be fun to recreationally participate in a yoga session via a Youtube tutorial. My one roommate informed me she has been practicing yoga almost daily as of late and that she had thoroughly been enjoying it, so I agreed to join her for a … More Why Yoga?
Staying hydrated is an absolutely crucial component of living a healthy life. However, for a majority of individuals, ingesting enough water in a given day is a difficult task, and it can be challenging to fathom ways to incorporate more H20 into your diet. For me, personally, Mio is an absolute life-saver. If you’re unaware … More How to Drink More Water
I consume an astronomical amount of bananas, and I truly mean that. I will not disclose just how many I eat on a regular day, simply to avoid being judged, but I will admit that it is an abnormal amount. That being said, bananas are packed with numerous health benefits that I would argue not … More Bananas for Bananas
We’ve all been there. You feel sluggish, unmotivated, and bland, and you have no idea why. Chances are you’re in the midst of a funk, and while being in a funk truly is a challenging experience, it certainly is not permanent. Prior to determining how to remove yourself from a funk, it is important to … More How To Get Out Of A Funk
Roughly three years ago, I had food allergy testing done. I was experiencing tremendous discomfort, bloating and pain with a majority of what I was eating, and I learned through testing that I am intolerant to gluten, dairy, and egg. Intolerances are different from allergies in the sense that intolerances have less serious complications than … More How Food Allergies Impact A Relationship
Shopping for a bathing suit can be an incredibly daunting task, especially if you’re unsure of which type of suit best compliments your body type. Nowadays, there are more bathing suit options available than ever before, therefore having a thorough understanding of your body shape can be beneficial when it comes time to purchase a … More The Best Bathing Suits For Different Body Types
As a Christmas gift from my boyfriend’s brother and his wife, I received a care package from LUSH, said package containing a facial scrub, a shower jelly, a bath bomb and a bar of soap. For the purpose of this post, I will be reviewing the shower jelly because it is the only product I … More Product Review: LUSH Cosmetics Shower Jellie 93,000 Miles
The human body is a remarkable thing. It performs various functions within numerous systems, and despite the incredibility of these functions, the body itself can be rather odd, too. Here are some interesting facts regarding the human body, with this information coming from BSN Program. The brain itself does not actually feel any pain; rather, … More Weird Body Facts
Last Tuesday I had surgery on my foot to correct an injury I sustained years ago. The procedure involved removing two pieces of bone fragment that had broken off and had become wedged in my muscle, and further repairing damaged ligaments in my foot. The operation took roughly an hour to complete, and thankfully I … More Life Post-Surgery
When I was grade eleven, I was involved in a pretty nasty car accident. I was with my grandparents on our way to Thanksgiving Dinner, and we were t-boned on a highway by a truck going roughly 80km. I was physically fine, but my grandparents were severely injured. I can still vividly picture the scene … More Why Are We So Scared to Talk About Trauma?
If you find yourself in a fair amount of discomfort after eating, it is arguable that you suffer from acid reflux, commonly referred to as heartburn. According to WebMD, the entrance of your stomach is guarded by a ring of muscle known as the lower esophageal sphincter and said ring typically closes after food passes … More What Is Acid Reflux?
I have been experiencing rather severe heartburn over the past few days, and because I did not have any antacids on-hand, I thought I would research how to achieve relief from acid reflux using common household ingredients. Several articles I came across recommended apple cider vinegar, and since we had some in our pantry, I decided … More Is Apple Cider Vinegar Worth the Hype?
Through means of the website DoSomething.org (https://www.dosomething.org/facts/11-facts-about-body-image), I was able to access and analyze a lot of statistics about social media and its relevance to how it influences body image and body perception. Here are some of the statistics that stood out to me in regards to this social issue: 91% of women worldwide are … More Social Media and Body Image: Statistics
Social media websites and eating disorders share a unique connection. Websites such as Facebook and Instagram influence negative body image through means of photos and pictures, though the way in which social media influences eating disorders is often overlooked. Users of social media websites have direct access to forums where individuals discuss and even encourage … More Social Media and Eating Disorders
My mom has always had a passion for relieving bodily ailments naturally whenever possible, and through her passion, she discovered oregano oil and its benefits, which I thank her for. If you’re unaware of what exactly oregano oil is, it is an essential oil that is extracted from oregano leaves. Organic Facts offers a lot … More What’s With Oregano Oil?
In accordance with my previous post regarding the best moisturizers for dry, winter skin, I realized that individuals also commonly encounter dry, cracked lips throughout the winter months. I personally do, and because I know how unpleasant and painful cracked lips can be, I did some research and found a list of what TotalBeauty.com considers … More All the Lip Balms!
I apologize for beating a dead horse in regards to often I have discussed dry, winter skin as of late, but I wanted to review Dove’s Deep Moisture Body Wash because it truly is a fantastic product to make use of throughout the winter months. I have been using this body wash consistently for approximately … More Product Review: Dove Deep Moisture Body Wash
Mental illness is a prevalent occurrence in contemporary society, yet many myths regarding this type of illness exist and allow persons to be entirely inaccurate in their perceptions of what this type of illness consists of. According to mendthemind.com, some of the most common myths regarding mental illness include: Mental illness does not impact children … More Myths About Mental Illness
Coffee is, for me personally, a rather absolute necessity in my everyday life. I am aware of the fact that I arguably consume too much coffee in a day, and I have done so for a long time. I began drinking coffee when I was around fourteen or fifteen, and I have been hooked ever since. … More How Much Coffee Is Too Much?
When I was a teenager, I was under the impression that in order to stay in shape, a gym membership was required. I made use of my gym membership frequently throughout my high school years, and after a while, I became aware of the hefty price tag that accompanies a gym membership. Don’t get me … More Why Staying In Shape Doesn’t Require Having A Gym Membership
The Roommate, a 2011 psychological thriller film, is a movie I have been meaning to sit down and watch it for quite some time now. I finally did view the film and thought I might review it for other’s sake, specifically because it was not exactly what I assumed it would be. The film was directed by … More Film Review: The Roommate
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