ANXIETY!! An unpleasant, panic-filled word that can harm many of us both physically and psychologically. Did you know that nearly 40 million Americans are affected by anxiety disorders, and about 15 million Americans suffer from a social anxiety disorder? You are not alone, but you CAN overcome it, it just takes practice and belief in yourself. Anxiety is a stress...

These days many of us, both young and old, allow ourselves to stress out about the symptoms and possible warning signs of heart attacks, cancer, and other serious illnesses. The Internet has made it extremely easy for us to look up any minor pain we may exhibit and blow it out of proportion. I admit to over-thinking every ache and...

Anyone else feel like September snuck up on us? It’s almost October, and I’m having a hard time remembering how exactly half the month of September flew by. In fact, lately, I feel like my memory is just not where it was a few years ago. I feel like my mind’s in a haze. There are many reputable studies that...

We all know that exercise is key to a healthy life and are reminded of this by every health forum, website, school, and doctor we visit. With so much information (and misinformation) floating around, I thought I’d debunk a few exercise-related rumors. The following are some workout rumors floating around in gyms and website forums alike, and the lowdown on...

Combatting Stress: Summer is ending for students and vacationers alike, and I have to admit, this last summer was a blast. With long schooldays and long work hours awaiting us during the fall season, I think stress is a good topic to tackle. 1. Control your thoughts - My favorite way to tackle stress is to enjoy endless hours of...

Aloha all! As summer comes to a bittersweet end, students make the tiring transition into the new school year while parents and 9-5 workers re-adjust to the hustle. Needless to say, energy is something we all desperately need and can’t get enough of! How to naturally have more energy is a question that we all face. We buy sports drinks...

Aloha all! If you’ve got the midweek blues, turn that frown upside down with some sun, good food, and positive people!   Studies show that the sun boosts your level of serotonin, which is also known as the happy hormone, explaining why many of us feel more energetic and uplifted while at the beach on a clear sunny day! If...

Aloha! Today I stumbled across a short but informative article on healthy skin care that I’d like to share: Discovery Health Quick Tips. One important lesson I've learned over the years regarding skincare is that there is a strong relationship between your skin and your diet. I know for a fact greasy chips and microwaveable food isn't good for my...

Aloha all, Anela here. Welcome to my new blog on the AMS Naturals website! I’m writing from the beautiful island of Oahu, Hawai’i, from where it is easy to spread the “Aloooooha” and provide you with useful knowledge about living a happy, healthy life.   A little bit of information that you need to know about our our Hawaii-based company:...