Posted by iRY on 05-19-2011
Here are the Top 10 Psychology Studies of 2010. These ten great studies have a clear “take home” message, and they can actually improve your life!
- How to Break Bad Habits
- How to Make Everything Seem Easier
- How to Manage Your Time Better
- How to Be Happier
- How to Have More Willpower
- How to Choose a Mate
- How to Feel More Powerful
- How to Tell if He Loves You
- How to Make It Easier to Cut Your Losses
- How to Fight With Your Spouse
Visit Psychology Today to read about each study in detail. What was your favorite study? Share with us.
Posted by HoMedics-Chad on 02-22-2011
Feeling rundown? It could be because of a lack of sleep, or something you may not have considered – your diet, exercise regimen, or even your coffee order. Here are few quick ways to boost your energy levels:
1) Have bran for breakfast
2) Order a small or a latte – and sip it slowly
3) Eat more often
4) Plop a plant in your office
5) Gulp some water
6) Or steep a cup of tea
7) Take a 10-minute walk
8) Copy your kid’s lunch
9) Cue up your iPod
10) Try a natural cure
11) Order the seaweed salad
Read more about these energy-boosting suggestions here. What helps you feel instantly energized? Let us know!
http://www.prevention.com/11fixesforinstantenergy/index.shtml
Posted by HoMedics-Chad on 01-27-2011
All of us at HoMedics would like you to take 10-minutes of your day to just relax! In fact, we challenge you to take some time for you right now. Read a magazine you’ve been setting aside, take a walk, or try out this 10-minute de-stressing yoga video.
Have you ever done yoga before? Tell us about your experiences with yoga!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqWpt1xyn8A
Posted by HoMedics-Chad on 08-24-2010
We all know that relaxing feels good, but does it have any actual health benefits?
According to an article from the Mayo Clinic, relaxing does have multiple health benefits including:
- Slowing your heart rate
- Lowering blood pressure
- Slowing your breathing rate
- Increasing blood flow to major muscles
- Reducing muscle tension and chronic pain
- Improving concentration
- Reducing anger and frustration
- Boosting confidence to handle problems
The Mayo Clinic lists multiple ways to relax including:
- Yoga
- Tai chi
- Listening to music
- Exercise
- Meditation
- Hypnosis
- Massage
Keep this in mind and try to find some time each day for you! Relaxing has been proven to be good for you both physically, as well as mentally. Everyone is different and relaxes in different ways so be sure to find what works for you and try to practice this technique for at least a few minutes each day to work on yout health and happiness!
Be sure to check out our Relaxing Downloads and visit HoMedics.com to browse our line of products that can certainly help you to relax!
If you have any unique ways in which you like to relax, be sure to tell us on out Relaxation Survey to the right.
-Stay Relaxed
Posted by HoMedics-Chad on 08-23-2010
Its been said over and over again that green tea is good for your health, but do you know HOW good it is? Check out this extensive article on WebMD to answer any questions you may have about this veritable elixer of life!
Health benefits of Green Tea
-StayRelaxed
