Archive for the ‘Sleep’ Category

Get Back In Sync and Sleep Better In 7 Days

Sleep is the prime time for our bodies to clean house, repair, rejuvenate, and even burn fat. Use these tips to help you sleep better in 7 days!

Three Sneaky Signs of Sluggish Thyroid Function

There are many well-known symptoms of a struggling thyroid such as low energy and slow metabolism. However, here are some early signs that your thyroid is not functioning optimally.

Glymphatics: Keeping the Brain’s Waste Removal System Healthy

Your brain has a built-in system to remove toxins and trash while you sleep called the glymphatic system. Malfunctions in this system are linked to Alzheimer’s, impaired cognitive function, and more.

Make Sure Your Kids Get Enough Omega-3 DHA

The brain is one of the fattiest organs in the body, so it is especially important to make sure your children are eating the right types of fats to make their brains happy.

Yoga Reduces the Fight-or-Flight Response

Stressed? Yoga has been found to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, a branch of the autonomic nervous system that helps our body cope with stress.

Maximize Sleep to Burn More Fat

Sleep is our opportunity for optimal fat burning. Use nutrition to improve your sleep and optimize fat burning!

Staying Healthy in the Midst of Life’s Storms

Our hearts go out to those affected by the recent natural disasters across the globe. Here are some tips to help reduce the toll on health and to run the race of life’s ups and downs.

Preventing Alzheimer’s: Sleep, Nutrition, and Amyloid Beta Clearance

Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by the accumulation of amyloid beta protein in the brain. Use nutrition to enhance sleep and prevent accumulation of memory-compromising amyloid beta proteins.

Stress and Adrenals: Restoring the HPA Axis

There is no private island one can jet off to and avoid stress forever. Use nutrition to nourish the stress response pathway and help your body recover.

Sleep Tips: Get Back in Rhythm

Are you getting the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep each night? If not, use these tips to help you get to sleep easier and get your body back in rhythm.