All posts tagged sleep
Your Best Defense Isn’t Always Found in the Medicine Cabinet.
Working to seek and destroy any lurking viruses or bacteria, the immune system serves as our body’s personal army, battling disease on the front lines. Just like any warrior, the stronger the immune system, the better chance it has of defeating its enemy. Here’s how you can ensure that your immune system is ready for action:
FEAST ON THIS It shouldn’t come as a surprise that good nutrition is one of the most important factors in...
The Science of Sleep
Creating the optimal sleep experience isn’t about the number of throw pillows on your bed, the color of your curtains, or the cost of your mattress. An environment where a great night’s sleep is achieved means eliminating any and all factors that prevent you from hitting your eight to nine...
Relaxation: Finding What Works For You
The kids need help with their homework, the new puppy still isn’t housebroken, you have errands to run, and your boss has just scheduled a last minute meeting. If this sounds like a typical day in your life, it’s no wonder the concept of relaxation may sound foreign.
Although some stress...
Relaxation is in the Air
How could a massage possibly get even more relaxing?
There are already so many benefits available from a professional massage. Stress relief, better posture, improved circulation, lowered blood pressure to name a few. Massage also relaxes your muscles, improves flexibility and your range of motion, while also promoting deeper and easier...
Stress Management Approaches to Tardiness
The snooze button: our best friend and worst enemy. “Beep Beep Beep Beep!” – snooze! The alarm goes off again and on a good day, we turn off the alarm and stumble into the shower. On a less motivated morning, the alarm-snooze routine can take us into a hectic morning...
Noise Pollution and our Health
Take a moment and think about how much background noise accompanies you throughout the day. Many Americans find themselves surrounded by noise for most of their waking hours. We listen to music while driving, we surround ourselves with keyboard typing, phone calls and background chatter throughout our work day, and...
The Energy Boosting Power of a Good Nap
Cranial Sacral Massage: Zap Your Headaches at the Source
No one enjoys the feeling of a bad headache. Unfortunately, over 28 million Americans suffer from regular migraines. During these episodes, most people resort to pain relief medication in the hope that the discomfort they feel doesn’t progress. Sure, medication often works to temporarily alleviate pain. The reality, though,...
The Stress-Relieving Power of Music
Whether our preferences lie in rhythmic jazz, classic rock, or Justin Beiber, we can all relate to an interest in music. Although we listen to music for our own enjoyment, the effects of music transcend far beyond toe taps and whistling. In fact, music can help people relax, sleep better...
Key to Stress Management
Ever heard the phrase, “when it rains, it pours?” We’ve all been in situations where life seems to pile on the challenges until we feel completely overwhelmed. According to a recent American Psychological Association article, more than half of us Americans out there have moderate to high stress levels. This...
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