Ever feel like life’s little stresses are piling up, leaving you drained and irritable by the end of the day? I know that slump all too well—rushing through work, skipping meals, and collapsing on the couch with zero energy to tackle anything fun.
Have you ever felt that knot in your stomach after a long day, where everything just piles up and you can’t shake it off? I know I have—those moments when work emails won’t stop buzzing, family demands pull you in every direction, and your mind races like it’s running a marathon without a finish line.
Running to relieve stress isn’t just a feel-good idea—it’s backed by how our bodies respond to movement. When you run, your brain releases endorphins, those natural mood lifters often called the “runner’s high.” This counters the stress hormone cortisol, which spikes during hectic days and leaves us feeling frazzled.
Imagine this: It’s a hectic Monday morning, and you’re already feeling the weight of the day pressing down on you. Your mind is racing with to-do lists, and your body aches from yesterday’s stress. Sound familiar? As someone who’s juggled a busy life just like you, I get it—staying healthy in the midst of everyday chaos can feel impossible. That’s where combining meditation and exercise comes in. This powerful duo isn’t just about fitting in a workout or zoning out for a few minutes; it’s a game-changer for boosting your daily health, sharpening your focus, and building resilience against life’s curveballs.
As the adage goes, you are what you eat. Your food choices every single day have significant effects not only on your body but also on your mind. How is it possible, you ask? In biology, serotonin is the neurotransmitter responsible for sleep, mood, and appetite regulation. Your gastrointestinal tract produces serotonin. The good bacteria … Read more
We hear the phrase “quality of life” more often than before. That is because this has become the determining factors with which we evaluate how healthy we are living. It is no longer a question of who is the slimmest, or fastest, but instead, who lives with the most sustainable lifestyle that supports longevity. The … Read more
Have you ever had difficulty concentrating or feel like you can’t stop worrying about something? Then you have experienced stress. Stress is your body’s approach to responding to any demand or threat. When this happens, your body’s defense system kicks into high gear in a rapid, automatic process which is known as the “fight-or-flight” reaction … Read more
The internet is abuzz with ways to deal with stress and anxiety today. Ironically, biological stress was not even documented until the early 1950s. Before Hans Selyre (an endocrinologist) understood and formally documented stress, hundreds of millions of individuals the world over were constantly suffering from an ailment that had no official medical record or … Read more
One of the first tips if you want to stay fit and healthy is to add a bit of exercise to your daily routine. But did you know that even a little bit of exercise can also go a long way if you want to support and improve your mental health? Here are some of … Read more
Stress management is one of the most important life skills that we all need to learn in this fast- paced life. Sources of stress are around us, from work, business, money, love, marriage, and even family. Thus, learning ways to cope with stress is inevitable. There are numerous ways to deal with stress depending on … Read more