Caffeinism: A Cause of Mental Illness?
By Jacob Inman, Revive Your Life Executive Editor
Photo by pfv
I’ve finally made the decision to quit drinking coffee - sort of. My goal is not to stay away from coffee for the rest of my life, but instead to end my current state of dependence on the widely-used, legal drug that comes with every sip - caffeine. Once I succeed in breaking the addiction, I may consider enjoying the occasional Starbucks treat, but when that time comes, I will drink because I choose to, not out of necessity.
You might be thinking, “This guy acts like he is addicted to crack, its coffee for goodness sake!” In a sense, you’re right, it could be much worse. It’s not so much the fact of what it is that my mind and body have a dependence on, it’s the fact that the dependence which exists is detrimental to my health and sense of well-being. Caffeine has a bigger impact on our health that most of us would ever imagine. … Read More »
Buying Magnesium Supplements? 3 Reasons To Consider Sustained Release Technology
By Patrick Sullivan Jr., for Revive Your Life
Sustained Released Technology
Revive Your Life contributors have written extensively on the risks and symptoms of magnesium deficiency — heart attacks, high blood pressure, aching muscles, migraines, etc. — and the almost limitless benefits of magnesium supplementation.
But how do you choose the best magnesium supplement to buy? Let’s review.
What Forms of Magnesium are Available?
It’s important to note first off that magnesium supplements use different forms of magnesium. That’s why you see “magnesium chloride” on some labels, “magnesium citrate” on other labels, and so on. Without delving too deep into the science between the different forms of magnesium, a good rule of thumb is that if the form ends in “-ide”, it’s less tolerable and less absorbable than if it ends with “-ate”.
Therefore, magnesium oxide (by far the most common in magnesium supplements) is not nearly as good for you as magnesium taurate, citrate, malate, etc.
What Delivery Mechanisms are Available?
Now that you know to look for a form of magnesium ending in “-ate”, it’s important to note the different delivery mechanisms that are available and their various pros and cons. … Read More »
Singing - A Catalyst For Healthy Living
Singing Promotes Positive Wellbeing
You’ve been waiting all day to receive a special phone call about a potential job promotion. You can barely sit still as you work, much less concentrate on the work you need to do. As the day draws to a close, you see that particular number flash on your phone. You hurriedly answer it with great expectation. After a couple minutes, you put down the phone and shout with excitement. You’ve just received the best job promotion offered at your company. You burst into joyous song, making up the melody and words as you jump around to tell co-workers. As you ride home in your car, you sing at the top of your lungs to any familiar song on the radio. In terms of overflowing emotion, you are sailing on Cloud 9.
While this may not be your everyday experience, I am positive you can relate to this story in some way. What I find so peculiar is that we have such an awesome tendency to sing whenever we experience something that empowers us. Just think about it: a high school basketball team has just won the conference championship. On the bus ride home, what do the basketball players do? Why they sing, of course! It could be a bellowing of “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen or a yelling of “Enter Sandman” by Metallica. Whatever the case, the common denominator is singing. As we can see, singing is almost an automatic reaction to heightened emotions. Singing is a catalyst to healthy living. Let’s unpack that some more.
Singing and Emotional Release
Singing is a visceral act, meaning that is has the ability to affect our bodies. It would not be a farce, then, to say with confidence that singing has a unique ability to stir emotions within us. As such, singing can be executed almost naturally when we release pent up emotion. Studies have shown that singing can reduce stress, decrease blood pressure, lower the heart rate, numb the propensity to feel pain, and elevate the immune system. Just viewing this list of benefits makes me wonder why people don’t sing more! … Read More »
Constantly Arguing In Your Relationship? A Breakup May Be Inevitable
By Paul Bremer, for Revive Your Life
Photo by skedonk
Most living, breathing human beings can attest to the crippling effects that the fear of failure can have on their egos. Presumably, failing is regarded as an embarrassing handicap in a person’s ability to successfully complete something. In order to avoid dissatisfaction and disappointment within themselves, people sometimes exhaust all efforts choosing not to surrender to an impossible task.
Those involved in serious relationships, friendship or otherwise, often remain committed to their significant others despite frequent arguing that ultimately prevents the relationship from moving forward healthfully. While arguments can sometimes be a useful tool for conflict management and intellectual understanding, one must examine the dynamics of the relationship in question to determine if the light at the end of the tunnel is in sight.
In other words, one must decide for themselves when and if it’s time to sever the ties when fighting has consumed their relationship. While it can be difficult and painful to contemplate letting go of something you’ve worked hard and cared so much for, the risk of damage to your self-worth and mental health can be a serious concern if all options aren’t considered. … Read More »
Grocery Bill Out of Control? Buy More and Stay Healthy!
By Erin Giebler Hill, for Revive Your Life
Photo by AlaskaTeacher
Normally, the word wholesale isn’t the best word to inject into a conversation about healthy eating, but it always seems to be the best tip when trying to save money on groceries. Why not put the two together and search those big box wholesale stores for healthy foods that keep your wallet large but not your waistline?
A major factor in watching your diet is proper portion control. When you bring home a huge box of cereal from one of these wholesale stores, it’s so easy to chow down like there’s no tomorrow because you have a plentiful stash. One of the top tips to take away from this article is to take advantage of your freezer, food storage bags or containers made for freezer storage, and a food scale. It is much easier to take a single serving, enjoy it, and move away from the table.
Meat and Poultry
One of the largest meat sections you’ve ever seen awaits you at a wholesale grocery store. Refrigerator cases usually lining an entire side of the store are filled with chicken breasts, pork and lean beef in packages of three pounds or more. However, most recipes require just a pound of these proteins. When you come home from the store, portion out one pound servings into large food storage bags, placing what you plan to use within the week in your refrigerator and the rest in the freezer. Then, you’ll have what you need for your planned menus and some for the next week or two. … Read More »
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