The Importance of Sleep For Muscle Growth and Recovery
Sleep is an integral part of our physiology as a species since it mediates an array of functions, including structural (e.g., muscle growth, protein synthesis) and biochemical (e.g., hormonal regulation, metabolism) processes. Unfortunately, many people neglect the power of sleeping for sufficient hours during the night and its effects on improving the performance of their […]
How Athletes are Opting to Recover
Sporting activities could be pretty demanding for athletes at all levels. When you consider the hours of practice and the extent to which they strain their body, it can take a severe toll on their body. As a result, they end up with sprains, muscle tears, joint pains, etc. Yet, over the counter medication has […]
Back from Covid
All routines were thrown out the window when COVID-19 hit the States during the spring of 2020. More than a year later, vaccinations are available for 12 and up creating more flexibility for businesses to reopen. Though precautions are important, routines are creeping back into focus for individuals and families. Evenings Outside abnormal shifts at […]
Recipe for Better Sleep
Elk Meatloaf with Kale & Pesto **Elk is wild game meat, and it contains more tryptophan than many other types of meat. Tryptophan is a naturally occurring amino acid, which promotes the production of serotonin and melatonin that both help with the body’s sleep cycle. The addition of kale gives the body lots of calcium, […]
Healthy Foods = Healthy Sleep
“Eating healthy and allowing the body to absorb proper nutrients provides the brain with the chemical environment that it needs to maintain good sleep,” said Ana Krieger, MD, MPH, Medical Director of the Center for Sleep Medicine at New York-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine. Nearly half of Americans spend their days tired, frustrated and moody because […]
How Writing and Reading Can Help You Sleep Better
As the popular adage goes, leaders are readers. Successful people read a lot of books to expand their thinking and improve the quality of their lives. According to research conducted a few years ago, it was discovered that an average adult reads less than three books in his or her entire life after graduating. The 80/20 […]
Fatal Familial Insomnia: What Is It and Is It Common?
A ‘family curse’: First insomnia, then death “Look, I’m so sorry to do this to you on your birthday,” Hayley Webb, a television reporter in Australia, recalled her mom saying in 2012. “I have six months to live.” A month later, her mother, Narelle, was calling her by the wrong name, hallucinating and falling over. […]
Does Quarantine Have You Sleep Deprived?
Quarantine may mean more free time to do the things we want. But for some, this period drives our anxieties up making it difficult to calm down and get some sleep at night. Don’t worry. You are definitely not alone. People around the world are affected by this pandemic and just like you, they are […]
7 Key Tips for Staying Healthy During Quarantine
The world is undergoing a period of significant change right now. If you’re like most people, you’re living in the middle of a time of quarantine, you’re being ordered to stay at home until the all-clear is given. While this is a confusing, chaotic time, focus on what you have control over and take this […]
How Bedroom Design And Color Affect Your Mood
What do you see when you look into a person’s eyes when they are thinking about their bedroom designs and colors? Do you see the bright reds, pinks, and purples that we usually associate with spring or summertime or the deep burgundy tones that are usually associated with the fall? More often than not, we […]
