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In modern times, the way we sit is often physiologically incorrect and most of us do it for too long throughout the day, which over time leads to an increased risk of numerous health conditions.?The good news is that our bodies are naturally designed to move dynamically and actively throughout the day, and we can easily combat the harmful effects of prolonged sitting.? ? To learn how?excessive sitting can cause problems with long-term health, how to engage your body in a more active form of sitting, and some practical ways?you can engage your body so that it's as dynamic and functional as possible all day, read our?Wiseman Health article.?https://lnkd.in/gaVNPs7C

Humans and plants have shared a long symbiotic relationship, with respiration as one of the most important elements of this interdependent relationship—we breathe in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide while plants take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen. Besides sharing the air we breathe, plants have provided humans with food and essential nutrients, protection from the elements, clothing, tools, medicines, building materials for shelter, among a host of other things. Plants are truly our life partners on both an individual and species level.?? ? Learn how indoor plants can improve your physical, mental, and spiritual well-being as well as some practical ways you can optimize indoor plants and Nature in your home and workspace.?? ? For more information, read our newly updated Wiseman Health article: https://lnkd.in/g3v5_8Yk

Gratitude is the deep thankfulness for the people, things, and circumstances in our lives that are important to us. Science is now showing the?many ways in which gratitude can improve our health as well as how gratitude is?important for our psychological and spiritual well-being. The antidote to fear and anxiety is love. Gratitude is a manifestation of love, and there is no better way to approach each day than with a foundation of gratitude.? ? To learn some basic steps and techniques for incorporating the power of gratitude in your life, such as the Stoic techniques of Negative Visualization and Last Time Meditation, read our newly updated Wiseman Health article: https://lnkd.in/eaA6Pyy8

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), also known as the winter blues or seasonal depression, is a type of depression related to the change in seasons from summer to fall and into winter, when the weather is colder, the days are shorter, and there is less exposure to sunlight.??? ? Learn the natural steps you can take to prevent or improve seasonal affective disorder, such as consistent daily sunlight exposure, taking a daily vitamin D3 supplement, optimizing exercise, improving hydration, getting better sleep, and using meditation and mindfulness techniques to positively influence your mind to control your health.?? ? For more information, read our newly updated article: https://lnkd.in/eb5yMtYZ

A daily morning routine by its very definition is a set of habits we engage in every morning to shift our internal state and set the tone to optimize our upcoming day. But what is the perfect morning routine? To some degree the answer is an individual one, but there are some common approaches we can all benefit from when we maximize our morning routine by incorporating adequate hydration, early morning sunlight exposure, meditation and mindfulness, exercise, earthing, breathwork, and nature exposure. To learn more about these seven natural and sustainable morning habits that can positively influence the mind, body, and spirit and ultimately, our “internal state” so that we can manifest ourselves in the world at our healthiest, read our latest Wiseman Health article. https://lnkd.in/g4TVijuW

Most of us have heard of “silver” metal fillings for cavities; however, this is misleading because these types of fillings, known as dental amalgam, are made up of approximately 50% liquid mercury along with an alloy that includes silver, copper, and tin. Because dental amalgam fillings contain mercury, a known toxin to the nervous system in humans, it’s important to understand the adverse health risks associated with these types of fillings. To learn more about the history of dental amalgam, the long-running debate with its safety, what happens when mercury dental amalgam releases mercury vapor into our bodies, and why it is best practice to avoid dental amalgam for any future dental cavities and to replace all current ones with safer, less toxic materials, read our article. https://lnkd.in/gztwfuKf

Our mattress is the center of our sleep environment. With so much of our lives spent sleeping, it’s essential that our sleep setting is not only comfortable but also healthy. Unfortunately, many traditional mattresses are made with harmful chemicals that increase the chance?of a number of health conditions. There are, however, safer mattress and bedding options made from renewable and certified natural, organic materials free of the dangerous toxins typically used with traditional mattresses. Knowing which mattress and bedding certification labels to look for can help simplify and guide your choices.?? ? To learn more about why certified organic is the gold standard for your mattress and bedding, which certification labels provide rigorous testing of toxic materials and guarantee the ethical treatment of animals (e.g., organic wool from sheep), and the sustainable practices that benefit the environment, read our article. https://lnkd.in/gGaxuYV

Intermittent fasting (IF) means allowing your body to take a break from calorie intake for set intervals of time. While fasting is a therapeutic means for maintaining a healthy body weight and improving overall health and longevity, it’s a concept that is oftentimes misunderstood and confused with not eating enough, malnourishment, skipping meals, ignoring hunger, and/or overeating at the next meal. This beneficial practice isn’t about starving or gorging yourself; it’s simply about decreasing the frequency of caloric consumption to make yourself more metabolically flexible. Learn more about the?basic?science behind IF, its health?benefits, and some?practical approaches to make this a habit in your everyday life.?Read our article: https://lnkd.in/eCNq7EA

Daily activity and weekly exercise are independent from one another but?are equally important to maintaining short- and long-term health.?Some people exercise daily but are not consistently active throughout the day because they sit for long hours at work. Conversely, there are those who are consistently active throughout the day but do not perform dedicated exercise. Both examples are not ideal. Combining daily movement and activity with consistent weekly exercise is the most ideal approach. ? To better understand the difference between daily activity and consistent exercise and to learn how to easily optimize both, read our article. https://lnkd.in/gGYTWG7Y

The Importance of Decreasing Daily Sugar Consumption Natural sugars?found in whole foods?like fruits and vegetables?are?part of?a healthy diet, but how?much added sugar in our diet is too much? Read our article to learn more about the history of sugar,?what modern health problems are associated with a high sugar diet,?the current added sugar intake guidelines, and helpful strategies to decrease your daily added sugar consumption. https://lnkd.in/gGs9-PqD