Relax & Reclaim

Thank you to our loyal blog visitors for your ongoing support and feedback, which helps us enhance your experience here on Relax and Reclaim .  We’ve noticed a strong interest in our recent posts about natural skincare . You've asked us to focus on anti-aging solutions for individuals with specific skin concerns.  In response to your requests, we are excited to announce that we will be expanding our content in this area to better serve your needs starting with this article. staying flawless takes effort  Save Your Face Let's face it (no pun intended), skin issues are the gift that just keeps on giving. Many of us deal with these annoying problems every single day!  Our skin, especially our lovely faces, receive a huge barrage of heat, dust, and not-so-clean air. These ongoing attacks can lead to skin issues like aging and wrinkles.  What’s behind this aging drama? Well, it’s a mix of genetics and those ever-present UV rays from the sun. But, one of the best ...

We all have at least one friend or family member that we sometimes disagree with on one subject or another.  Some subjects tend to raise more controversy than others. In the end though, it always ends in a draw or at least the proverbial agreement to “not agree”.  The person I am referring to is one of my best friends ever. We grew up together in the same neighborhood and we share a lot of mutual interests and opinions. Except for the subject of fasting for health . He is of the persuasion that you don't have to “starve” (read: fast) yourself in order to obtain optimal health. I, of course, disagree with that…insinuation.  Here at Relax and Reclaim, we want to give you the facts about all the topics we discuss and let YOU decide for yourself. So, this article is dedicated to my friend and anyone else who may have the same or similar viewpoint. glass of water with lemon and lime in it What’s Fasting, Anyway? Fasting simply means going without food for a set amount of time—whethe...

Stress has a way of turning into a lifestyle if you’re not careful. It starts as “just a busy week,” then suddenly you can’t remember the last time you felt truly relaxed—or slept without waking up tense. You don’t need to quit your job and move to a cabin to feel better. You need a handful of simple systems that protect your mental bandwidth. Here are seven that work. 1. Harness the Power of Laughter It sounds almost too simple, but laughter really is powerful medicine. When you laugh, your body releases endorphins—your built-in “feel-good” chemicals—which can help your mind and body reset. If you’re feeling bogged down, call a funny friend or put on a favorite comedy. A real belly laugh can interrupt a stress spiral faster than you’d expect. 2. Master Your Schedule (Before It Masters You) A lot of anxiety comes from feeling out of control. Taking charge of your time is one of the quickest ways to regain your footing. - ** The 15-Minute Rule :** Wake up 15 minutes earlier and aim to ...