Are you doomed to slower reflexes and poor memory as you age? Science doesn’t seem to think so… Every person’s brain, like their body, is uniquely different. Not everyone is subject to the slowing down of mental faculties that tends to come with aging. The Benefits of Brain Exercises Like every muscle, the brain needs…
“Just turn off your phone!” “Why can’t you just switch it off?” “Can’t we just talk to each other?” Perhaps you have been on the receiving end of these warnings. You may have even rolled your eyes when you heard them. I mean, can you imagine living without technology? It opens up possibilities for communication…
Ever wonder why my site is called FullyWell by Mel…Well I believe that good health goes beyond just nutrition and exercise. It comes from achieving balance in every area in our lives, striving to be FULLY WELL. That includes the emotional and social parts of our lives, too! Cue this post on relationships… If there’s someone…
Ever wonder why it is so hard to get back on track on a Monday? Perhaps you are like so many and have major food cravings, feel exhausted and a little depressed on that dreaded first day of the week. This might not just be because you dislike your job or coworkers. Below are some…
It was inevitable. The stomach flu. Living in a country like Vietnam, it’s bound to happen some time. And I think it is a good reminder that I’m not invincible and, although I hardly ever get colds or flus, I’m not immune to contracting a sneaky virus. My system took quite a knock and I…
I think Hippocrates had his head screwed on right and so I’m going to take his point of view on gut health seriously. Of course it is a bit of an over exaggeration to say that ALL disease begins in the gut, but your gastrointestinal system still plays a BIG role in your health. The…
The past four Christmases have been anything but traditional. Quite different from the family gatherings I had growing up. Since my husband and I have been traveling and living in Asia, we’ve had to make the most of the festive seasons away from home. Christmas in South Korea… With our first year abroad being…
If you’re anything like me, you let loose a little over the festive season. Perhaps you had some extra treats you wouldn’t normally indulge in, or spent a large amount of time on the couch. Maybe your workout routine was put on hold and the only bicep curls you were doing were the ones to…
As I write this post I am standing. I have resolved to only stand when I am researching and writing for this blog since I spend so much time on it. In the back of my mind I always knew that sitting for too long was bad but I never really knew the extent of…
When my husband started listening to podcasts a couple years ago I just thought it was a regression of technology. My thoughts were: “Are hipsters now trying to bring back old school radio?”. No judgement on hipsters or their love for old-school stuff. I couldn’t be bothered because whatever he was intently listening to, I…
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