Did you know that when you turn on a light to do a little bedtime reading, you are putting your health at risk? Nighttime lighting can throw off your sleep schedule and disrupt your body’s internal clock. Being deprived of sleep can lead to illness and diseases like depression, memory loss, cancer, and more. Exposure […]
Between work, wrangling a toddler, and maintaining some semblance of order in my home, I’ve often struggled with getting myself to bed on time. However, each time I forsake sleep for something “more important” I feel I need to do, my mind and body suffers! Through the years, I’ve learned how absolutely crucial sleep — […]
We know that providing our bodies with good quality nutrition, sufficient hydration, and plenty of exercise plays a vital role in the state of our health. Yet, when it comes to achieving optimal well-being, this is not the whole story. Since the mind and the body are so intimately connected, it stands to reason that […]
When was the last time you got a good night’s sleep? If you’re working back through your memory, and can’t remember, or maybe even forget what you were doing halfway through, that’s a good sign that you’re chronically sleep deprived. It’s a very common problem these days with nearly one quarter of Americans saying they […]
Sleep is very important to our well-being. Not getting enough sleep has been linked to a number of chronic illnesses. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society issued new guidelines for proper sleep, meaning you should get at least seven hours per night. Consistently not getting seven hours can lead to […]
I began to develop lower back pain while playing college basketball and I haven’t fully recovered. Some days I still feel a dull ache in my lower back that ricochets up my spine — and the pain sticks around for days. I can attest to the fact that dealing with it can create a major […]
We just can’t stop talking about raw honey. This incredible natural remedy has so many uses, we feel like we can’t live without it! Here are 15 of the best uses for natural, unpasteurized honey. Soothes allergies One of the best ways to soothe allergies is with locally sourced, unpasteurized honey. It is said that […]
Do you find yourself always reaching for that extra cup of coffee in the morning just to make it through? Are you getting eight hours of sleep but still feel tired? There could be a reason for your constant exhaustion. We talk about the importance of vitamins a lot. Vitamins are essential to your overall […]
Your immune system works hard to kill bacteria and block viruses from invading your cells. As COVID-19 continues to spread across the country, having a strong immune system is more important than ever. But to have a fighting chance, you’ll need to up your game. That means checking yourself and not doing the things that […]
How much sleep are you getting every night? Are you waking refreshed and ready for the day ahead? Despite all our modern conveniences, special beds, sleep machines, and sleep-aid pharmaceuticals, Americans generally sleep horribly. Data from the National Sleep Foundation found that 48 percent of Americans have insomnia, and 22 percent have it almost every […]
