ORGANIC HEALTH & HOME

Controlling Your Home Through Your Phone

Controlling Your Home Through Your Phone

We’re kind of in that day and age where our smartphones have become a detachable limb. We use them for everything: getting the latest news, handling work emails, booking holidays, keeping up to date with our friends and family and just about everything else you can think of. But another type of future is fast approaching, one where you can control our home from that little device that is nestled nicely in your pocket.

You may have heard of the Internet of Things already, and interconnected world that we thought was strictly reserved for sci-fi movies. So, to help you get around this a little bit more, we have come up with a list of ways you can already control your home with your phone.

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Cooking Is A Dream

Smart ovens are now a thing, which is good news for all those that love cooking and all those that loathe it. It is set to revolutionize the way you enjoy your cooking because your oven will know exactly how long everything will take to cook, send progress notifications to your phone, and even send a live video stream to your phone. If you still don’t believe that kind of future is here, then we recommend you check out the June Oven; your disbelieving eyes won’t believe what they are seeing.

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Perfect Temperature

We want to enjoy the summer and winter months as best as possible, which means having a home that is a comfortable temperature and not having to worry too much about your energy bills as a result. But thanks to modern thermostats, which connect to your phone, panic stations are no longer a thing, as Farnen & Dermer can explain and install. There are now plenty of systems that let you control your home’s temperature remotely, meaning you can turn the air con off while you’re out or turn the heating on before you leave work so that your home is warm by the time you get home.

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Perfect Mornings

If you’re anything like us then operating in the mornings without coffee is unfathomable. It’s only when you’ve had that first sip that your brain gets into gear and you realize you’ve put your trousers on back to front or something. If this is you then you need to get yourself a smart coffee maker, which is the most simple way to modernize your home. You just tap a button on your phone, snooze until you get a notification saying it is ready and then head down for the perfect morning.

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Robot Cleaner

Dyson is the undisputed heavyweights when it comes to vacuums. They have innovated with everything and stayed ahead of the curve, and this is the case with smart tech as well. Let’s say you’ve got your in-laws coming around for dinner, but while you’re at work you suddenly realized that you can’t remember the last time you gave your home a good vacuum. Not only that but your mother-in-law is a stickler for that stuff. That’s where the Dyson 360 Eye becomes the ultimate cleaning aid. First off, you can control it remotely and, secondly, it can find its way around your home all by itself. Saviour.

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How to Lose Your Weight in Fun and Exciting Ways

By Guest Blogger Diana S.

How to Lose Your Weight in Fun and Exciting Ways

 Weight has become a sensitive issue. On one hand, the first world countries have a growing number of obesity problems, and on the other hand, it has become a political issue. In spite of all this, people are always looking for a way to live a healthier lifestyle and these days, there are a lot of fun and exciting ways to lose your weight.

Become a smoothie master

One of the first things you hear when it comes losing weight is to cut down on starch, milk and milk derivatives. This means most of your meals will consist of fruits and vegetables, and this is where the fun way to lose weight emerges.

Since 70% of our body is water, we need a higher liquid intake to speed up our metabolism and lose those extra pounds. Therefore, you could combine the best of both worlds and turn your fruits and vegetable meals into juices. There are a lot of recipes online that even combine fruits and vegetables into a single smoothie.

However, you can go one step further and start developing your own recipes and combinations. This can be an exciting culinary adventure that can lead you in many unexpected directions. You just need a blender and a juicer and you are good to go.

Read: THE DOS & DON’TS WHEN YOU’RE TRYING TO LOSE WEIGHT

Start trekking and discover the undiscovered

At first glance, the activity like trekking might sound too boring and hard for a casual person. However, with the right group of friends, this can be turned into a fun and exciting activity. For starters, find a group of people with which you click when it comes to adventuring.

Then go out whenever you can and start conquering those hills and valleys outside of town. You can even agree to go to a different location every time and enjoy hours of talking and trekking as you explore new territories and discover beautiful vistas you’d never think you’d find so close to home.

Play soccer and bond with friends

Soccer is not as violent a sport as American football, and it can be played leisurely. It contains the element of socialization that will build up your bond with the members of your team and the respect of your opponents as you try to think of new strategies. If you don’t know how to play soccer yet, no worries. You can check out a club that offers online training and tips such as primalkeeperacademy.com to get the basics down, sometimes as quickly as 30 days!

The 90 minutes (the length of one soccer game) will pass in a blink of an eye and you will start losing that extra weight before you know it. This is a fantastically fun sport that can work for a variety of people of all shapes, sizes and ages. No wonder, therefore, it’s called the favorite pastime of the world.

If there are no quality soccer terrains nearby, you can pop into a well-equipped soccer shop and buy a pair of goals as well as some additional accessories and make your own terrain for you and your friends. Since these accessories enable you to play wherever you want and modify the size of the terrain, you can even do it in your own backyard if other options are not available.

Read: I CAN’T LOSE WEIGHT NO MATTER HOW HARD I TRY. STUPID TIP OF THE DAY:

Do some doga

Yes, you’ve read it right. It’s called doga and it’s a combination of two words – dog and yoga. If you want to go completely wacky and fun with in order to lose your weight, why not add your pet to the mix? Believe it or not, doga is actually becoming a trend, as it’s a fantastically hilarious way to stretch and push your body and simultaneously bond with your pet. As it’s evident by numerous YouTube videos, it’s a potential source of countless funny situations which will help you forget you are even practicing. It’s far from the traditional way to lose weight, but try it out, and you’ll discover it’s as effective as it is fun.

We all want to push our bodies into shape. No matter the size of our bodies, we all feel much better once a physical activity that requires discipline is thrown into the lifestyle mix. In order to get the best of all worlds – in other words, have fun and lose weight – just try any of the aforementioned methods, and you’ll see yourself laughing through those extra pounds before you know it.

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SEX & LIFE

Dating Hacks For The Notoriously Unlucky In Love

Dating Hacks For The Notoriously Unlucky In Love

They say that love is a many-splendoured thing… if you can get it, that is! The world of modern dating can be such a minefield at times, it can sometimes feel as though the search for love is never-ending. Sure, you do have to kiss a few frogs before you find your prince – but after you’ve kissed quite a few, it can leave you wondering just when exactly said Prince is going to turn up! Of course, for all its sins, modern dating also has some benefits. Women these days are settling down much later, and the current culture surrounding sex and relationships enables you to date a number of people before deciding if you actually want to move forward with any of them. This allows for a much greater sense of freedom, and also, it means that far fewer of us are simply settling for the first guy who comes along! But when all your friends are getting married or having babies, it can make you incredibly aware of how fast the clock is ticking. Single life can be fun, but if you’re notoriously unlucky in love, knowing how to tackle the dating game can be quite the challenge. Here are a few tips so you can change your fortune, and bag yourself your Mr. Right in no time at all.

1) Stop looking

Yep, you heard correctly! It may seem mad to stop looking for love when that’s what your long-term goal is. But sometimes, people can get so wrapped up in what they are looking for that they stop giving regular guys a chance. If you have a list that you refer to every time you’re out with your friends, it’s highly unlikely that you’re ever going to come across a guy who ticks all your boxes – and even if you do, you may not even ‘click.’ Remove your focus from formal dating and just go with the flow – you could be surprised at who you meet.

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2) Work out what compliments you in a partner

You may swoon at the thought of a man who is dominant and who takes control of any situation – but consider whether that kind of scenario would work for you in real life. If you are naturally a bit of a control freak, having someone on the same wavelength could spell disaster, and you could clash. A good way to work out what you need in a partner is to read a capricorn love horoscope, or whatever your star sign may be. These can often tell you a lot about yourself and the nature of other partners, so you can tell whether you’d be compatible or not.

3) Persist

So often, people turn down their dates on the basis that they didn’t feel a spark right from the offset. But if you’re the type who never sees the same guy twice, consider putting in the work and going on a few dates, even if you weren’t immediately drawn to them. Sometimes an initial spark does happen, but in some circumstances, the relationship might be a slow burn. Of course, don’t drag out anything that isn’t meant to be. But if you seem compatible and you get on, see the guy again and keep an open mind.

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9 Ways to Improve Your Brain Function

9 Ways to Improve Your Brain Function

Part of staying as young as possible for as long as possible is keeping your brain functioning well. Whether you need a brain boost because you’re a mother of four with a full-time job and just staying awake is a challenge or because you’re trying your best to climb the career ladder and you need to constantly be on top form, you’ll need to give your brain a fighting chance. Here are some ways you can give your brain a boost.

 

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Play Games

Playing mentally stimulating games is a way of exercising your brain so it stays alert and ready. Your brain needs to be exercised, just like every other muscle in the body. You can play games like chess, word and picture puzzles, trivia games and many more. The great thing about this way of boosting your brain’s function is, it’s fun. You don’t have to look at it as a chore you have to complete to keep your brain young because it’s something the whole family can get involved in.

 

Exercise

Have you ever noticed how much more motivated you are after exercise? It’s as if the world opens up and you can see things brighter and clearer. That’s the benefit exercise has on your brain. It increases the amount of blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood to the brain. It also lowers blood pressure and reduces mental stress. It’s ideal for anyone that feels their job is stressful. We can’t always avoid stress at work, but exercising can go a long way to relieving your tension. Going for an early morning run is one of the best ways of setting yourself and your brain up for the day.

 

What Are You Eating?

Your diet has a direct effect on how your brain is functioning. It’s best to stay away from saturated fats, which means the less take-aways you eat, the better. B vitamins and folic acid are ideal for brain function and you’ll find plenty of those in leafy green vegetables. If you’re worried that you’re not getting your fill of the vitamins you need, you may want to take a supplement. You can get everything you need from brain function support nootropic. To ensure you get a good range of vitamins in your diet, why not try making smoothies for your breakfast?

 

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Blood Pressure

Did you know that high blood pressure can lead to cognitive decline in old age? It’s also worth knowing that there are many things you can do to easily lower your blood pressure when you need to. Studies have found that stroking dogs can significantly lower a human’s blood pressure. That’s because most people become totally relaxed around dogs, especially puppies. You can also lower blood pressure by lowering the amount of alcohol you drink per week. For women, it should be no more than a glass of wine per day. For men, no more than 2 pints of beer per day.

 

Cholesterol

Bad cholesterol has been linked to dementia in older age. It’s important to improve your cholesterol as soon as possible. You can do so by adjusting your diet and getting regular exercise. If you’re a smoker you may want to think about cutting down or giving up altogether. Here are some ways you can reduce your bad cholesterol and get more of the good.

 

Mental Health

We’re all affected by mental health at some point in our lives. Whether you go through a difficult time in your life, like a divorce or you’re clinically diagnosed with a mental health issue, it’s important to do what you can to look after your mental health. It goes without saying that the more pressure we have on our mind, the more likely our brains will need help to function in the future. If you feel like you need help to get through a particularly tough time in your life, counselling can be a fantastic way to take care of yourself.

 

Use Protective Equipment

It’s only as we get older that we realise that the things we did when we were younger do have consequences. If you think you can get away with riding a bike without a helmet, think again. Every fall, every hit, every accident; it’s all absorbed by our bodies. Even if we believe we’ve walked away without major injury and recover with no issues, the aches and pains may come back to haunt us. So, if you want your brain to function as well as possible in older age, you’ll need to protect is. Wear a helmet on a bike, wear protective gear when walking through a construction site and don’t take your body for granted.

 

 

Stay in the Game

Retirement doesn’t have to mean that you’re stuck at home watching re-runs of The Golden Girls. To keep your brain active, you need to be around other people. So, as you approach retirement, start to join clubs and groups where you can talk to like-minded people. One of the biggest complaints from retirees is loneliness. And, loneliness is no good for our brains. Of course, there will be days when you just want to be at home and relax, but staying connected to the community is a big key in keeping your brain active.

 

Travel

There’s nothing that broadens the mind quite as much as travel. It’s wonderful to see how other people live. Experiencing other cultures is the best way to awaken your brain. Travelling allows you to see new sights, taste new foods and speak different languages. It’s also the perfect excuse to totally relax. Whether you’re relaxing on the beach or exploring the wonders of the country you’re in, you’ll surely have forgotten about all the stresses and responsibilities of home. Take a look at some of the top travel destinations for over 50’s.

 

Keeping your brain functioning well isn’t hard when you know how. All you need is zest for life, a balanced diet and some good exercise for your mind to be in tip top shape.

 

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FOR THE GUYS, SEX & LIFE

Friends with Benefits Turned Love or Gone Wrong

By Guest Blogger Stefan S.

Friends with Benefits Turned Love or Gone Wrong

Past a certain point in life, having friends with benefits amounts to having a companion to share the lonely days with more than anything else. However, we shouldn’t rule out the fact that when it comes to over 50 dating, for instance, passion can strike when you least expect it like a summer thunderstorm. In other age groups, many singletons out there are excited to meet new people, engage in new activities, and date outside of their social circles. On the other hand, there are those who like to play it safe with the people they’re already comfortable with, and take things to the next level with a close friend or an acquaintance. Today, we take a look at all sorts of friends with benefits, and whether such relationships have a chance to succeed.

The Familiarity Is Attractive

Lots of people out there like to meet someone new and start over with a clean slate. However, there are also those who prefer to stay on the familiar ground and romance friends they already know well. For many singles who take their friendships to the next level, this familiarity is key because they probably dread the idea of washing a stranger’s pair of shorts or being spooned by someone they’ve known for less than a year. Not surprisingly, their solution to this problem is to go for someone from their existing circle of friends.

It’s Convenient

For many individuals, dating can be challenging on so many levels, from having trouble joining new social groups due to anxiety to living in remote regions where there aren’t that many new people to meet. However, if they opt to ask a friend out, they already know they have a bunch of things in common, and they don’t have to introduce them to anyone, which is super convenient to people who appreciate practicality. There won’t be any awkward introductions to judgmental friends or family who just happen to like the old guy/girl better, and refuse to give another living soul a chance.

When Things Go Wrong

Asking a friend out can be a great idea in terms of trying to cure loneliness within one’s comfort zone. However, more often than not, the friends with benefits kinds of relationships end badly for everyone, from the people who actually dated to the entire group of friends who now have to pick sides in this futile dispute. Having a falling out with a friend is always stressful regardless of the reason, but losing friends past a certain point in life due to ‘romantic misunderstandings’ is seldom ever worth it.

The Verdict

In this debate there is no clear winner, and we can’t know what the future has in store for us unless we give a relationship a try. Being aware of the risks, such as losing a friend, and maybe a few others who side with them after the breakup, is crucial when deciding which course of action to take, but at the end of the day the heart wants what it wants.

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