Healthy sleep patterns and habits give your body superpowers. Yet for many of us, it’s the first thing to go when life gets messy or we want to get ahead of our to-do list. But we don’t really need that much sleep, right? Not quite. Unfortunately, skipping sleep in the short term is a poor…
An early morning workout or lunchtime routine doesn’t always fit into our busy schedules. If you want to maintain your active lifestyle, sometimes you have to hit the gym after the sun goes down. But does exercising at night keep us from getting quality sleep? While the rush of a great workout can leave…
As life gets busier, it’s easy to question how much sleep we really need. Laying in bed for a third of our day seems unproductive when we could be catching up on work, organizing the house, or even relaxing in front of the TV for a bit longer. If cutting out sleep adds a few extra…
It’s just like clockwork. When 2PM rolls around, you’re struggling to keep your eyes open, your mood turns sour, and you have the irresistible craving to close your eyes, just for a minute. You muster every ounce of energy you have just to finish a simple email, and are desperately searching for something sweet in…
Fatigue is a word that probably 100% of those reading this can relate to. It can be defined as a loss of energy caused by physical or mental exertion. It can have a myriad of causes from simple exertion and overwork to debilitating illnesses such as Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS) and auto-immune diseases.…
Whether it’s looking at a computer, watching TV, using a tablet, or playing on your smartphone, the average American adult spends 10-12 hours a day looking at a screen. Teens aren’t far behind, clocking in 8 hours of screen time. And children ages 8 to 10, spend around 6 hours a day in front of…
The five Tibetans are a unique sequence of yoga poses reputed to be the key to longevity. Learn how to do them.
Himalayan Salt is extracted from the Khewra salt mines in Pakistan. It is a task accomplished purely by hands with the help of many laborers who work tirelessly every day. Not only do they extract coarse grain salt, they also carve out large chunks of salt as well. When they carve out a hole in…
There are few things as hard on your health as sleep deprivation. Here’s what you need to know for a good night’s sleep and a healthier life.
Lack of sleep is a hidden epidemic, and one that makes you old before your time. Find out why your sleep cycles are critical to good health.