Kayla Prpic
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By Kayla Prpic
What Causes Headaches? 0:00 /0:57 1× Headaches can be triggered by various factors, including stress, muscle tension, dehydration, or poor posture. Understanding the root cause of your headache is key to finding relief. 0:00 /0:24 1× Can Yoga Help with Headaches? Yoga is known for its
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By Kayla Prpic
What Causes Snoring? Snoring occurs when airflow is partially blocked as it passes through your throat and nasal passages during sleep. This obstruction causes the tissues to vibrate, producing the familiar snoring sound. Check out this explanation from Dr. Michael Breus, also known as "The Sleep Doctor": 0:
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By Kayla Prpic
What are electrolytes? Electrolytes are minerals like sodium, potassium, and magnesium that carry an electric charge in your body. They help regulate essential functions like muscle contractions, nerve signals, and, most importantly, fluid balance. 0:00 /1:36 1× Why are they so important for hydration? It turns out that
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By Kayla Prpic
We’ve all been there—a nagging headache that won’t quit. As it turns out, there are many types of headaches! From cluster headaches to sinus headaches, and so on... For most of these, it’s recommended you consult your doctor for proper treatment. But if you’re like
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By Kayla Prpic
Did you know your diet can significantly impact your stress levels? While life throws plenty of stressors our way, our foods can either support a calm, relaxed body or worsen stress! Let’s explore how we can eat our way to less stress We'll focus on foods that
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By Kayla Prpic
Can supplements even help me with my daily mental hurdles? My Doctor always pushes medication when I mention my anxiety and stress. Natural Supplements vs Doc's Prescription Medication for Stress and Anxiety: What should I try? 0:00 /0:28 1× So, Dr. Daniel Amen says we should
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By Kayla Prpic
When searching for the most effective stress relief methods, we're always brought back to breath work... but why do breathing exercises prove so effective in reducing stress? 0:00 /1:04 1× So, according to Dr. Elissa Epel, the way we breathe (consciously or not) actually has a
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By Kayla Prpic
The internet seems full of information on how to reduce stress long-term, but what happens when you're in the middle of feeling overwhelmed and ... What if You need to calm yourself down right now? So first let's try and Understand our Brain when we're