It can be nearly impossible to turn your brain off when you get in bed at night. Thoughts spiral into a tangled web of worries and to-do lists and sleep is actually pushed further away rather than getting closer. Our bodies even carry the extra stress of the day and it becomes hard to relax.Yoga instructor Nicole Lynn Hooley has come up with a five minute yoga routine to help … [Read more...]
8 Ways To Improve Your Sleep
Getting adequate sleep each night is important for both mental and physical health. However, it can be harder than it appears. Many people struggle with insomnia, unable to sleep through the night. Others stay awake tossing and turning due to stress, anxious legs, back problems, and more. Fortunately, there are easy ways to improve your sleep habits and your health. Try … [Read more...]
Eight Solid Hours: The Importance of a Good Night’s Sleep
Over-scheduling has become a modern epidemic, driven by a just-in-time economy and a culture of instant gratification that has given rise to a more or less permanent workday. It shouldn't be shocking, then, that American adults are more sleep-deprived than ever. During crunch time, the calculation seems obvious: you'll be more efficient if you stay up a little later and get up … [Read more...]
Top Five Ways to Stay Healthy
Many people hear the word healthy and shudder. We all know the importance of maintaining our health, but doing it is another thing all together. The good news is that by taking a few simple steps and making small changes to our life, we can minimize harmful behaviors. Here, we will explore five ways to stay healthy. … [Read more...]
Sleep’s effect on weight loss
Whilst many of the benefits of a good night’s sleep are obvious and quite straight forward there is one huge boon that many people do not associate with slumber. Sleep is primarily known for helping individuals achieve alertness and improving their cerebral workings yet it also provides benefits such as helping stave off illness and, surprisingly, maintaining or even losing … [Read more...]