17 Things you should Look at Before Saying I Love you. Love. It makes the world go ‘round, right? Well, at least that’s the how the saying goes. But is it true? It should be, but so many people confuse love with things like jealousy or possessiveness. True love isn’t either of those things. But these 17 things are. So here are the lessons that real love teaches us: 1. Love means letting go of expectations. Sure, we all want people to behave the way we want them to. We want them to be more affectionate. Or more outgoing. Or smarter. Or more ambitious. All of these things are expectations. Expectations are just your requirements for “acceptability” of loving someone. But true love has no expectations. It simply loves “as is.” 2. Love doesn’t play the victim role or blame others. Love doesn’t think others are “out to get them.” Love doesn’t think their loved ones are wrong. Love works together. It takes responsibility. It forgives and allows other people’s actions to be their...

10 Tips for healthy relationships Healthy relationships have been shown to increase our happiness, improve health and reduce stress. Studies show that people with healthy relationships have more happiness and less stress. There are basic ways to make relationships healthy, even though each relationship is different. These tips apply to all kinds of relationships: friendships, work and family relationships, and romantic partnerships. 1.   Keep expectations realistic . No one can be everything we might want them to be. Healthy relationships mean accepting people as they are and not trying to change them. 2.   Talk with each other . It can't be said enough: communication is essential to healthy relationships. Take the time. Really be there. Genuinely listen .  Do not interrupt or plan what you’re going to say next.  Try to fully understand their perspective. Ask questions .  Show you are interested.  Ask about their expe...

15 PAINFUL SIGNS HE DOESN’T LOVE YOU ANYMORE Today we’ll look into some of the signs he doesn’t love you anymore. If you’re starting to notice that your relationship isn’t what it used to be, despite all your efforts, and you feel like he doesn’t care anymore, it’s perhaps time to re-evaluate. There are certain signs to look out for that shows your boyfriend doesn’t love you anymore (or husband, or significant other). If you’ve searched for “signs he doesn’t love me anymore”, then read on. It can start like this. Lately, he hasn’t been talking to you as usual. It’s more like he is becoming withdrawn; he doesn’t text or reply to your messages and whenever he does, he just replies with a one word syllable, “okay”. You feel like something is lost in your relationship. You start thinking, my boyfriend doesn’t love me anymore. Are you faced with this situation or something similar? You might feel your man is pushing you away and doesn’t want to be with you anymore even if he hasn’t ...

Can it help you lose weight? The Herbalife diet is designed to help people lose weight by reducing calorie intake with meal replacement shakes and boosting metabolism with supplements. There haven’t been any studies on the full Herbalife weight loss program, but the meal replacement shakes do appear to help with weight loss. How does it work? Getting started on the Herbalife diet requires a few simple steps. Step 1: Connect with an Herbalife independent distributor Since Herbalife is a multilevel marketing business, their products are only available for purchase through Herbalife independent distributors. You can connect with a distributor directly on the Herbalife website or via personal connections if you know a certified retailer. Step 2: Choose your weight loss program The next step is to pick the Herbalife weight loss program that’s right for you. There are three versions to choose from: The Quickstart Program: includes meal-replacement shakes, a powdered te...

What is an Ethyl Glucuronide (EtG) Test? The ethyl glucuronide (EtG) test is used to detect alcohol consumption.2 EtG tests date back to 1997.6 Researchers have used them in clinical settings for decades. An EtG tests for ethyl glucuronide, a byproduct of ethanol, which is more commonly known as drinking alcohol.  Glucuronide is a compound that the liver makes. It binds toxins and drugs in the body so you can excrete them via the urinary tract.1 In other words: When you drink alcohol, it comes out in your urine. If you drink any amount of alcohol, EtG will form and pass through your urinary tract. Several factors play into the level of EtG that shows up in urine. Why is an EtG Test Used? An EtG test might be used for several reasons. Whatever the reason for administering an EtG test, it is always done to detect alcohol consumption. A doctor might administer an EtG test on someone recovering from alcohol misuse or alcohol addiction to ensure...

5 BENEFITS READING DOES TO THE BRAIN   There’s nothing like sitting down with a good book. While the hobby is plenty entertaining, scientists and doctors have observed several positive effects from reading. Books inspire creativity, critical thinking, increase empathy, and offer plenty of other incentives to go and enjoy some word power. Read on (pun unintended) for five benefits everyone can enjoy from books! 1. READING ALLOWS US TO EXPERIENCE MORE SENSATIONS In a study conducted at Emory University, reading increases the activity in the brain’s central sulcus, which controls our motor skills. If we read a passage where a character is walking along a path, the activity from the neurons in this area make us feel as though we’re experiencing the walk ourselves. Then, there’s grounded cognition; a concept that proves that reading actually puts you in someone else’s shoes through the brain’s biology. 2. IT MAKES US MORE EMPATHETIC Literary fiction readers have a higher ...

WHY YOU SHOULD TAKE YOUR MENTAL HEALTH SERIOUSLY. What is mental health? Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices.1 Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. Although the terms are often used interchangeably, poor mental health and mental illness are not the same. Click here A person can experience poor mental health and not be diagnosed with a mental illness. Likewise, a person diagnosed with a mental illness can experience periods of physical, mental, and social well-being. Why is mental health important for overall health? Mental and physical health are equally important components of overall health. Click here for a Smart Brain   For example, depression increases the risk for many types of physical health problems, particularly long-lasting c...

The 8 Best Pieces Of Relationship Advice I Got No matter how cynical and commitment-phobic you are, if you're in love with your partner, you want things to last. That doesn't necessarily mean you're shooting for happily ever after (whatever that means), but if you're radiant together, why would you want it to end? That's where the relationship advice comes in. Even though science will never be able to definitively determine what makes up a successful relationship that will stand the test of time, it can certainly give us an idea of what has worked for people in the past. A study published in the  Journal of Personality and Social Psychology  showed that couples who react to each other's good news with enthusiasm and genuine interest, rather than indifference, have a lot greater chance of staying together. Also, studies show that a positive attitude from even just one partner boosts the couple's likelihood of lasting. Another big thing that in...

HEALTH BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGE OF NEEM TREE Neem is a tree. The bark, leaves, and seeds are used to make medicine. Less frequently, the root, flower, and fruit are also used. Neem leaf is used for leprosy, eye disorders, bloody nose, intestinal worms, stomach upset, loss of appetite, skin ulcers, diseases of the heart and blood vessels (cardiovascular disease), fever, diabetes, gum disease (gingivitis), and liver problems. The leaf is also used for birth control and to cause abortions. The bark is used for malaria, stomach and intestinal ulcers, skin diseases, pain, and fever. The flower is used for reducing bile, controlling phlegm, and treating intestinal worms. The fruit is used for hemorrhoids, intestinal worms, urinary tract disorders, bloody nose, phlegm, eye disorders, diabetes, wounds, and leprosy. Neem twigs are used for cough, asthma, hemorrhoids, intestinal worms, low sperm levels, urinary disorders, and diabetes. People in the tropics sometimes chew neem twigs instead of usin...