Author: Vital Sphere
Vital Sphere
I’m Vital Sphere, a dedicated health enthusiast passionate about holistic wellness and self-care. My journey revolves around exploring the best in nutrition, fitness, mental health, and women's health, along with navigating unique health challenges with resilience and optimism. My aim to inspire and empower others to embrace healthier lifestyles through knowledge and practical tips. Whether it’s crafting balanced meals, finding the perfect fitness routine, managing stress, or discovering supplements that work, I’m here to help you every step of the way. Together, let’s make every step toward wellness count! Join me on this journey to better health, one choice at a time.
You deserve pure pleasure, whether it’s a delicious meal, a foot rub or sex. Engaging in pleasurable activities may boost happiness, which is linked to longer life. No guilt! Blast beats. There’s a reason you have a favorite artist or genre: Listening to music feels nice! Numerous studies have found that music helps reduce stress and that listening with the intention of relaxing helps lower cortisol levels. Regress. Participating in playful activities — video games and coloring count! — has been found to lower adults’ feelings of stress (along with their blood pressure). Play releases dopamine and other feel-good chemicals. Fantasize. Don’t be afraid…
Smart goal! Research has shown that chronic stress can cause body-wide inflammation and lead to digestive problems, insomnia, low libido and difficulty concentrating. Stre-e-e-tch. Stretching relaxes your body, of course, but there’s evidence that it can ease your mind. One study showed that 10 minutes of slow, mindful stretching could reduce anxiety. Practicing deep breathing while you’re at it helps calm your nervous system. Start with a downward-facing dog pose; inhale and exhale and feel the stress ebb. Walk outside. Just being in fresh air relaxes the mind. Take a brisk 10-minute stroll: Research shows that it can lower anxiety…
We love this intention — our physical and mental health depends on the repairs that take place during sleep, and sleep deficiency is linked to many chronic health problems, including heart disease, diabetes and depression. Be in nature. Spending at least some time in a park or garden can help you sleep better at night, says Ellen Wermter, a behavioral sleep medicine specialist with the Better Sleep Council, who points out that exposure to natural light makes your circadian rhythm more robust. Being in green spaces is also known to reduce stress and anxiety, which leads to better sleep. Think of a…
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