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Do You Have Quarantine Fatigue?
Quarantine fatigue is not just feeling tired and out of energy from isolation, though that is definitely a catalyst for it. This type of fatigue is more about being mentally exhausted from quarantine in general. You tend to stop washing your hands as much, don’t worry about wearing a mask unless it is mandatory, and don’t take all the careful steps to protect yourself and others that you did in the beginning. If this sounds like you, here are some things you can do to remedy it. Understand That it is Completely Normal Quarantine fatigue is completely normal, and something most people in isolation are experiencing. This is the result…
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Six Healing Herbs and Spices
With all of the health concerns that we are facing in this new year, finding ways to augment our health is a popular topic. Social distancing, wearing masks, exercising, and eating healthier are all commonly discussed these days. A less commonly discussed topic is the potential benefits of herbs and spices. While herbs and spices can’t completely prevent illnesses or cure diseases, they may have a lot of powerful natural healing abilities. Here are the 6 healing herbs and spices we love the most. 1. Turmeric The first healing spice will probably come as no surprise to you – turmeric. Turmeric is a wonderful anti-inflammatory spice that contains a lot…
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The Best Habits for Early Morning Hours
While there is no such thing as a “perfect” morning routine, there are definitely some habits that can benefit you if you do them early in the morning before getting started with your day. Waking Up Slowly and Naturally Waking up slowly and naturally is not about not using an alarm clock and hoping your boy wakes up at the right time. Instead, it is more about allowing your mind and body a little time to start waking up, instead of jolting out of bed and stumbling directly to the coffee pot. Take a few minutes to sit on your bed in the quiet and stretch, allow yourself some time…
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How to Reset Your Mindset
We are creatures of habit, and that includes our mindset and thought patterns. You have probably noticed this when something stressful or upsetting happens; your mind tends to go the same place it always does. While this can be frustrating, it is also very possible to change how you react by changing your entire mindset. Flip the Script Flipping the script is about taking your normal thought processes, and flipping them. All those negative thoughts and the negative self-talk can be turned around into something positive. Remember the point is not to put pressure on yourself and force yourself to be positive all the time. That just isn’t realistic. Let…
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How to Improve Your Child’s Digestion
It can often seem like digestion problems don’t start until you are an adult, but many children and teens also experience issues digesting food. In some cases, it is from food sensitivities or allergies, like lactose intolerance, but in other kids, it has to do with what they’re eating and often how much. Here are some helpful tips for improving your child’s digestion. Know the Common Food Sensitivities Among Kids The first way to help your kids with their digestion is by understanding what food sensitivities they might have. They don’t need a full-blown allergy just to experience digestive issues from what they eat. There are many foods that cause…
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Christmas Gift Guide 2020: Smart Home Tech
There are so many great gift options for SmartHome technologies this year. Here are 5 choices to consider. iRobot Roomba There are a lot of gifts that you can give that are meaningful, but none as meaningful as giving the gift of time. When you gift an iRobot Roomba, you give those you care about freedom from doing a mundane chore like vacuuming. Product Details This vacuum is worlds beyond other robotic vacuums. Thanks to the tough suction action, it uses 10x the strength, so that it’s capable of picking up whatever’s on the floor, regardless of whatever type of surface the floor is made of. You get to set…
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Christmas Gift Guide 2020: Wearable Technology
Wearable technology is going to be popular this holiday season as it has for the past few years. Here are five options that your family will really enjoy! Apple Watch Series 5 Whether you’re focused on fitness or just enjoy using technology frequently, the Apple Watch Series 5 offers tons of amazing features and a quality build that helps you really get the most out of your iPhone. Product Details This watch features Apple’s signature Retina display, which has such a high resolution that you can’t really distinguish individual pixels, making it all look seamless and clean. The display is bright and colorful and is a touch screen. Activity Tracking…
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Christmas Gift Guide 2020: GoPro HERO8 Black
If you like going out on adventures, from hiking to skydiving, you might be interested in getting a GoPro to record your journeys. GoPros can be attached to all kinds of different mounts and are highly resistant to the elements, which is very useful if you’re out in the rain or even underwater. Product Details The GoPro HERO8 has extraordinary video capability, as it can record in 4K resolution at 60 frames per second. This is amazing quality for a standard camera, let alone for one of this size. In photo mode, it can take photos at 12MP, which is very detailed. It can also livestream footage at 1080p, which…
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Christmas Gift Guide 2020: Garmin Forerunner 35
Some people today can get confused by all the complex features in some smartwatches. There are ones that try to do so much in such a compact device that it starts to become a bit scrambled. Product Details The actual watch portion displays a very clean and minimalistic digital clock, along with the date and battery charge level. During typical use, this is all you’re going to need to know throughout the day while you’re using it as a watch. Fitness Screens You can switch screens to go look at your fitness info, but while you’re just working or walking around, that’s your basic information. There are a few different…
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Christmas Gift Guide 2020: Fitbit Charge 4
If you enjoy going on long runs or hikes, or even just going to the gym regularly, a Fitbit can help improve your experience greatly by helping you keep track of important information while also acting as a stylish smartwatch. The latest one, the Fitbit Charge 4, has tons of features that fitness enthusiasts will love, making it a must-have for any gym-goers or runners. Product Details The first and most obvious feature of the Charge 4 is that it acts as a sleek, simple watch. Through the Fitbit app, you can change the watch face to better suit your needs and style. The Charge 4 will track plenty of…