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Every time you experience stress, pressure is put on the adrenal glands, which then pump adrenaline into your bloodstream. The thing is, constant stress can lead to problems like chronic fatigue, weight gain, weakened immunity, and a shorter lifespan. The good thing is that the majority of life's daily stresses can be reduced with proper awareness, practice, and discipline. See what little things Read more
Stress makes the body and the mind tense and can inspire a flood of unhealthy decisions. While exercising definitely helps alleviate stress, we've pulled together five more ways to help you cool your jets. Tackle the To-Do List The more we put off the items on our to-do list, the longer the list grows, and the more it contributes to elevated stress levels. Schedule a “Blitz Day” to knock out Read more
Here is some advice from FitSugar reader sagebliss on how to de-stress; she shared these thoughts in the SageBliss Sugar community group. We all feel stressed out from time to time. Financial, work pressures, family pressures — so much to do, with so little time to do it all. Try these five tips to help ease the pressure and relieve stress Schedule time every day to disconnect from the daily Read more
I know that it seems like a contradiction of terms, but active relaxation is a real technique for getting rid of unwanted tension. Stress creates muscle tension so actively relaxing your muscles can really help clear your mind and ease your level of anxiety. Hold the following positions for 5 seconds and focus on the sensation of muscle tightness. Then actively release the position and focus on Read more
We're thrilled to present a post from Ashley Read at SFA Design. Ashley recently attended the Los Angeles design event, Legends, and reported back to us on the latest trends and inspirations from the event. Named "LA's premier destination for home design" by House Beautiful, the La Cienega Design Quarter is chock-full of the hottest interior design studios, showrooms, and galleries. Until Read more
In his recent article in the Wall Street Journal, designer Vincente Wolf offered some beautiful inspiration and tips on how to give your home a taste of Thai aesthetic. By looking at the amazing home of Jim Thompson, an expat architect who revamped the Thai silk industry, Vincente offers practical advice on how to bring this calming and rich vibe to your home. "Play with height." Vincente says Read more
We were first introduced to the Schick Hydro Silk razor back in January, and ever since our community has been singing its praises. Now we're taking it a step further; we're showing you this beauty must have in action. Check out the video above to get the lowdown on turning your next lazy Saturday into a relaxing spa day at home. The best part? It's all about using what you already have on hand. Read more
We were first introduced to the Schick Hydro Silk razor back in January, and ever since our community has been singing its praises. Now we're taking it a step further; we're showing you this beauty must have in action. Check out the video above to get the lowdown on turning your next lazy Saturday into a relaxing spa day at home. The best part? It's all about using what you already have on Read more
Although most of us associate freeganism with dumpster diving, freegans actually do advocate much more than sifting through garbage for food. Madeline Nelson from freegan.info shared with me the ideology behind their lifestyle. She says, "Not all freegans are dumpster divers and not all dumpster divers are freegans. Freegans' focus is much broader and much more political — how to throw a cog Read more
More so than running outside, I find myself tensing up when it comes to running on the treadmill. And when I look down the row of machines, I see the same thing — runners leaning forward, hunching their shoulders, or running too close to the top of the treadmill. The same running form issues are common no matter if you're running inside or outside, but I've found that the pulling motion of the Read more
