We all know the feeling of stress, it can be a normal everyday experience for some of us. We suddenly feel on-edge, we feel strange in the pit of our stomach, we have trouble sleeping, and an overall sense of anxiety. But what exactly are the symptoms of stress? How does stress manifest within your body? The symptoms vary widely; they can manifest themselves differently in each ... Continue Reading
Sleep Better: The Failsafe Relaxation Trick
Struggling with a torrent of thoughts the instant you lay down for the night? Try this relaxation method to sleep better and wake up well-rested. This post from Mindbodygreen.com puts forward the case for a magic bedtime window for a restful night’s sleep. One recurring problem I hear over and over again from my patients is that they have difficulty falling asleep. More ... Continue Reading
Timing Is Everything For A Cup of Coffee
If you really want to get the most of your caffeine consumption, maybe it's time to reconsider when you drink your first cup of coffee. This article from The Washington Post places a question mark on the ingrained habit of drinking coffee shortly after waking up. Coffee has ingrained itself in the mechanisms of so many people's early morning routines. There is something ... Continue Reading
How to Sleep Better and Have More Energy
Scientific interest in how to sleep better has grown in recent years and what many studies are confirming is that there’s no substitute for sleep. This post from Elite Daily demystifies the science of sleep and offers practical tips for getting better sleep and having more energy. On February 13, 1972, Michel Siffre climbed into a cave in southwest Texas. It would be six ... Continue Reading
Avoid Adrenal Fatigue With Wise Food Choices
An article offering effective natural remedies, that don't involve pharmaceuticals, for avoiding or reversing adrenal fatigue. If you feel run down and fatigued chronically, there is a possibility that you're experiencing some level of adrenal fatigue, which may precipitate or include hypothyroidism. Chances are your mainstream doctor won't isolate adrenal fatigue as your ... Continue Reading