Most North Americans are deficient in this mineral- are you? Magnesium is what helps us to produce energy and allows our muscles to relax. It relaxes nerves, relieves tension and helps with sleep. It is necessary for proper brain, nerve, lung and digestion function. Together with calcium is allows our nerves to work so they send … Read more
If you’re constantly feeling tired and run down, it may not be for the reasons you tell yourself. You’re probably not lazy, or boring. The reason you are tired may be you’re not getting the fuel you need to energize your life! Here are 3 surprising reasons why you’re tired: 1. You’re Not Sleeping or … Read more
More than a third of the population is not getting enough sleep. And being drained and fatigued throughout the day is not good for your health. Craving caffeinated beverages and sugar rushes are certainly way too common because we don’t get enough sleep. Unfortunately, fatigue has been accepted as a part of western life. Now, … Read more
This is how much sleep your body needs according the age listed by The National Sleep Foundation. In order to preserve our health and promote proper development our body needs to rest, so you must know how much time is enough for your body to rest and sleep. Here is how many hours of sleep … Read more
The healing powers of raw honey have been around for centuries; going as far back as Cleopatra’s reign over Egypt. Cleopatra was said to soak in milk and honey to improve her skin and the Egyptians used honey not only as an offering, but for wounds and an embalming fluid. Today, honey is used for … Read more
Many people find it difficult to fall asleep and try different ways to get some peaceful shut-eye. If you are one of those suffering from insomnia or have trouble sleeping, we are sure you must have tried out every single home remedies for a good night’s sleep. You may also have developed a habit or … Read more
Believe it or not, but many people suffer from health issues because they fail to take care of themselves. Don’t let this be you by making yourself a priority. It’s all about how much time and energy you choose to dedicate to nurturing your own wellbeing. A lot of times excuses are holding you back … Read more
Excess belly fat is extremely unhealthy. It’s a risk factor for diseases like metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and cancer (1). The medical term for unhealthy fat in the belly is “visceral fat,” which refers to fat surrounding the liver and other organs in your abdomen. Even normal-weight people with excess belly fat have an … Read more
The right food at the right time can get you ready for a good night’s sleep. Can’t sleep through the night? If you find yourself tossing and turning instead of sleeping soundly, you are not alone. Experts say that at least once in our lives, most of us will suffer from severe insomnia. But before you … Read more
One of the major causes of chronic stress in the modern environment is sleep deprivation and disturbance. Even a single day of sleep deprivation can increase cortisol levels by over 100%. Sleep duration has been declining over the last few decades. In 1910, people slept 9 hours on average. By 1960, surveys indicated that Americans … Read more