Think protein and, for many people, the image of a muscle-bound guy gulping down a post workout shake comes to mind. The association of protein with muscle is an obvious fit - after all, it is the building material for every ounce of muscle on your physique. But there is much more to the protein story than getting buff. In this article, we reveal 5 of the most important … [Read more...]
How to Reduce Stress and Improve Your Health
I don’t know if you’ve noticed but the modern world is a pretty stressful place to live at the moment. Every day the news is full of doom and gloom. If it isn’t political division, it’s the rise of nationalism, once in a lifetime storms, civil wars, climate change or even impending monkey flu epidemics. Eek! That’s the big stuff, we haven’t even got to all the things we have … [Read more...]
What Hides Behind Snoring?
There are some well-known facts about snoring. For example, people snore more while lying on their back. Everybody snores from time to time. Fatigue and clogged nose are usually the most common causes of snoring in people who don’t usually snore. Men snore twice more than women. Some snorers have difficulty accepting the fact that they snore, even when confronted by their … [Read more...]
How Poor Sleep Affects Your Mental Health?
Did you ever wake up happy and energized after a night full of restless and never-ending tossing and turning in bed? Definitely no. That’s because only a good night’s sleep can lead to a happy and energy-filled day. Poor sleep causes you to feel grumpy, and to drag through the day with a lack of focus. That is just the start of all the problems poor sleep can create for you … [Read more...]
How to Combat Insomnia without Sleeping Pills
Currently, 1 in 10 people suffer from insomnia, the condition of finding it difficult to fall or stay asleep. This is unfortunate, as sleep is necessary to maintain a healthy life. It provides time for our bodies to restore and rejuvenate, grow and repair muscle, and synthesize our hormonal balance within our bodies. Lack of sleep would wreak havoc on our bodies and our … [Read more...]
How To Get A Better Night’s Sleep
Most people know about the obvious steps they need to take to avoid a bad night’s sleep such as avoiding caffeine, making sure your bedroom is dark and quiet as well as letting go of the to-do list before bed. The problem is that you might still be tossing and turning throughout the night. Sleep specialists have found that there are many habits that you might have which could … [Read more...]
5 Essential Healthy Life Tips I Learned During My Recovery From Addiction
Our body is our temple. It is the physical casing that houses our spirit, and our irreplaceable vehicle during our journey through life. The true meaning of this common saying became clear to me during my recovery from drugs and alcohol. During my dark days of addiction, I didn’t care much about my body. And by abusing drugs and alcohol, I certainly did considerable damage … [Read more...]
Sleeping In A Cold Room May Be The Secret To Losing Weight And Living Longer
Sleep is a fundamental human need, so there’s no arguing that it is important. However, many factors can lead to sleeplessness - work, diet, environment, stress, etc. In order for us to get a good amount of sleep, we have to address these factors. image/shutterstock The room temperature is the crucial factor that affects how fast, comfortable, and deep we fall asleep. … [Read more...]
4 Proven and Drug-Free Treatments for Sleepwalkers
Sleepwalking remains to be a mysterious behavioral disorder which, at the moment, has no surefire cure. However, there are different proven ways to curtail its effects, and they’re mostly about avoiding known triggers for sleepwalking. Once you know which triggers to avoid, you can greatly lower the chances of sleepwalking incidents escalating into potentially dangerous … [Read more...]
How to Sleep Soundly When You Have Osteoporosis: Finding and Maintaining Proper Sleeping Posture
If you’re still unclear on whether or not good posture is important, ask someone who has osteoporosis. People who suffer from osteoporosis have lower bone density or weaker bones. Its effects can make your bones more likely to fracture, change your posture, cause severe back pain, and make it considerably harder for you to walk or even sleep. While there’s currently no … [Read more...]
