Sleep is essential to our health and well-being, yet an astonishing number of people struggle to get a good rest each night. There are numerous possible causes of insomnia, and nobody should despair. There is always a way to fix poor sleeping habits, even though getting it exactly right can take a little trial and error.

Here are a few tips that can help you get a good night’s sleep”

1 – Reduce stress

The first thing to do is try to reduce your stress levels. Nothing is guaranteed to make you lie awake staring at the ceiling like fretting over the anxieties of the day. Keep a notepad by the side of the bed, and if an issue starts preoccupying your mind, jot it down on the pad. Many people find that this helps them to put it out of their mind, allowing them to get a good night’s sleep at last. [Read more…]

Could drinking more water keep you younger? You bet it could! While drinking enough water won’t turn back the actual clock, it could help to keep you in tip top health. Our bodies are mostly water – recent estimates suggest about 75% water on average. We lose about 10 cups of water every day just by doing normal, everyday things (breathing, sweating and going to the bathroom). If we don’t put at least that amount back, then we soon feel the effect – and they are visible on our skin.

Hydrating the skin

One of factors that keeps people looking young is healthy, hydrated skin. You can tell when people are properly hydrated because their skin looks so good. In contrast, chronic dehydration can result in dry, lifeless skin which makes people look years older than their true age. Lack of water can also result in more wrinkly skin.

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As summer roars into full swing, cities across the country are finding themselves in the scorching grip of yet another heat wave. The mercury has already climbed upwards of 95 degrees in several states and as much as we love the laid back lazy days of summer, such temperatures can be dangerous, even deadly if you don’t know how to cope with a heat wave.

Here are a few tips to keep you safe and cool during the hot summer months:

1 – Drink Lots of Water

Even if you aren’t thirsty it’s important to drink lots of cool water. To switch things up you can make a 50-50 mix of water and fruit juice, a great option for kids. It’s important to avoid alcohol, energy drinks and soft drinks. Caffeine will zap your stored water reserves and lead to dehydration, which is extremely unhealthy and dangerous.

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A skin tan is one of the things most people look forward to acquiring during their summer vacation. In fact, it is a mark of success of a summer vacation. For many, a good tan is one reason that makes going to Africa or the tropics a worthy course in spite of the financial investment required.

The question is, just how much sun-tan is adequate? Are there additional costs associated with exposure to the sun’s rays? While most people find pride in returning from a summer vacation with a skin tan, this beauty may come at an additional and lifetime cost of managing skin cancer.

What is skin cancer and what causes it?

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There was time, not too long ago, when people around the world used only organic products. This was simply because there were no non-organic products available. However, as time went by and the industrial age hit, a plethora of man-made products hit the market.

One big market where artificial products made their mark was the cosmetic industry in general, and hair care products in particular. This is still the case even to this day, and hair care products alone account for the lion’s share of the multi-billion dollar cosmetics industry.

However, starting a few decades ago, people began questioning what exactly is contained in these artificial products. Many people did not like the answers and thus was born the organic revolution. Oils – especially essential oils – are widely used for organic hair care. The following are some of the most popular oils and essential oils used for improving hair and scalp health:

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