I have never considered myself a religious person. But recently, I have become a quite spiritual one. Because even if it doesn’t seem obvious, religion and spiritualism are two different things. I am not talking here about energies or taking to our ancestors, but about a way of life, furthermore, a key contributor to ourContinue reading “Exploring Spiritual Wellness Through Veganism”
Category Archives: Lifestyle
10 Tips for Sleep: Improve Health and Quality of Life
Sleep is an interesting topic. While dedicating enough time to sleep each day is still considered a privilege by some, even a waste of time by others, science nowadays confirms that sleep quality and quantity are crucial for our health and wellbeing. Far from being time lost in a state of unconsciousness, a good nightContinue reading “10 Tips for Sleep: Improve Health and Quality of Life”
As you get older, your quality of life depends on how many pills you take. Really?
I heard this statement from a close person: that as you get older, your quality of life depends on the number of pills you take. People in their circle seemed to agree. I would probably have agreed years ago too, when I wasn’t aware that there is broader view of health that goes beyond justContinue reading “As you get older, your quality of life depends on how many pills you take. Really?”
Top 5 Lifestyle Changes to Prevent Chronic Illness
I have a question for you: If you could choose between taking a prescription pill throughout the rest of your life, or not taking any, what would you choose? I don’t think anybody enjoys taking pills (and much less paying for them), so I am going to assume that you’d rather not take any pillContinue reading “Top 5 Lifestyle Changes to Prevent Chronic Illness”
Unlock the Health Benefits of Beans
Beans usually get a bad rap. In my experience, they are thought to be high in calories, high in carbs, difficult to digest, and with low quality protein content (“incomplete”). Furthermore, in some countries, like my country of origin, they are usually consumed in heavy dishes loaded with fat and animal products (judías con chorizo,Continue reading “Unlock the Health Benefits of Beans”
Lessons from the Farmer and the Horse: A Mindfulness Journey
Are you familiar with the story of the Farmer and the Horse? I was first introduced to it during meditation, quite recently. It deeply resonated with me. Interestingly, I have run into this story multiple times ever since, in different formats and even languages. Here is the story: The Farmer and the Horse There wasContinue reading “Lessons from the Farmer and the Horse: A Mindfulness Journey”
Lifestyle for Better Heart Health (part 2: exercise, tobacco, stress, sleep)
As promised, here is the second part of the “Lifestyle for Better Hearth Health” series, where I will be covering exercise, tobacco, sleep and stress. For diet, please refer to the first article. A healthy diet, along with exercise, helps us manage most lifestyle factors related to cardio vascular health: healthy cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure,Continue reading “Lifestyle for Better Heart Health (part 2: exercise, tobacco, stress, sleep)”
Lifestyle for Better Heart Health (part 1: diet)
The month of February is associated with love, as of Saint Valentine, the patron of lovers, is commemorated on the 14th. And love is symbolically associated with the heart. But there’s another important thing to consider in February as well: your cardiovascular health, that is, the health of your heart, your blood vessels, and theContinue reading “Lifestyle for Better Heart Health (part 1: diet)”
The Health Benefits of Soy: Myth vs. Fact
Soy (or soya, like they call it in other English-speaking countries)… interestingly, this food has been a staple for centuries is the Western cultures, whereas in the Eastern world, it has been controversial. Fortunately, the misunderstanding around soy consumption has been sorted out and now it is considered a nutrition dense food anywhere in theContinue reading “The Health Benefits of Soy: Myth vs. Fact”
Why Cardio Should Be More Than 10% of Your Fitness
After many years of training on my own in my home gym or outdoors, I decided to join a gym in 2025. They offered a complementary Fitness Assessment to all new members, and I surely took advantage of it. However, it was a disappointment in multiple ways, but one of them stuck out the most:Continue reading “Why Cardio Should Be More Than 10% of Your Fitness”
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