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7 Fat-Burning Hormones and How They Work
You're likely familiar with the consequences of a terrible night's sleep. You're cranky, feeling awful, and coasting on mammoth cups of coffee along with some high-sugar impact dessert masquerading as breakfast. "It's going to be one of those days," you reluctantly say late morning, assuaging your frustration with your coworker's homemade brownies. That miserable, out-of-whack feeling isn't just in...
October 11, 2021
Can One Sleepless Night Bring on Adultery?
This article might offend some people, but please bear with me till the end and pay attention to the science mentioned in this article. As a therapist in practice for over 30 years I have had a lot of firsthand experience with this topic. Most people would not think that one all-nighter could lead to adultery, but science shows that even one night of missed sleep can have lasting effects on your life;...
October 8, 2021
5 Morning Habits That Will Help Burn 300+ Calories
Do you want to help your body burn calories more efficiently all day long? Yes, you can boost your routine and be even more productive starting today. Here are 5 habits that can improve your morning - and - your body, and help you burn at least an extra 310 calories every day! - 1. Eat Breakfast - Although you may have heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, you might not realize...
September 14, 2021
Could Your Eating Habits Be Costing You Precious Sleep?
Sleep deprivation can have several causes, making pinpointing the right one difficult. We might feel like we’ve tried everything, but a solid eight hours remains out of reach. Well, it turns out that the problem could be diet related. With the focus of sleep hygiene often centered on routine, screen time management and nighttime comfort, we may forget the importance of eating (and avoiding) certain...
July 22, 2021
6 Ways Decluttering Can Enhance Your Health
For most of us, unless we practice daily diligence, clutter can easily take over. From piles of papers to toys in the middle of the floor, it can be very discouraging to live among the clutter and hard to find the motivation to get going on it. It’s the universe’s best example of the second law of thermodynamics in motion: Without constant work, everything tends towards clutter. Maybe this will help:...
July 9, 2021
Common Mutation Could Make You a Night Owl
Humans might be the only creatures on Earth with such unpredictable sleeping patterns. Some people rise every morning at the crack of dawn, while others of us struggle to drag ourselves out of bed by noon. Night owl schedules aren't necessarily disordered, but their patterns can conflict with normal working hours, which may affect their ability to function in a world designed for early risers. Researchers...
July 2, 2021
Everything to Know About Pink, Brown, Black, and White Noise for Sleep
Sleep: Most Americans -don't get enough of it. In fact, -1 out of 3 adults- doesn't get enough shut-eye. Many can trace it back to getting up early for work or going to bed too late because of a busy day. But some people solve the problem by turning to sonic hues or color noises when it comes to falling and staying asleep. But what exactly are sonic hues? Let’s take a closer look. White - White noise-...
June 21, 2021
5 Insomnia Myths That Could Cost You Precious Sleep
Not much can disrupt a person’s day like a bad night’s sleep. According to the -CDC-, over 35% of adults fall short of the recommended 7 hours of sleep they should be getting each night, and the repercussions could be huge. So why are so many people failing to get enough sleep? A handful of common insomnia myths could be at least partially to blame. Myth: Alcohol Makes a Helpful Sleep Aid - Many of...
January 25, 2021
Bedbugs: How to Spot Them and What to Do
Just the word is enough to make the skin crawl. Bedbugs. They're gross and creepy and can keep someone up at night with itching and discomfort. Bedbugs aren’t anything most people want to discuss, but knowing how to spot them, and what to do about them, can be important for a -good night’s sleep. What Are Bedbugs? - Bedbugs are -parasitic insects. They’re small and have a reddish-brown coloration....
October 29, 2020
Trouble Waking Up? Do These 5 Things to Energize Your Mornings
Mornings can be difficult, even on the best of days. On the bad ones just getting the body out of bed can feel like an epic feat. What can be done to get yourself moving a little faster when all you want to do is hit the snooze button and roll over? Let's look at some ideas to cut the drag and energize the slowest mornings. Why Is It So Hard to Wake Up? - That grogginess we feel when we first wake...
June 5, 2020