Not getting enough sleep is horrible. You feel like you have no energy before the day has even started and you’re in a bad mood. Sure, you can handle 1 or 2 sleep-deprived days. But if this turns into a long-term condition then you might unlock more serious health problems. For example, people who get 7+ hours of sleep are 4.2 times less likely to get sick than people who are sleep deprived. One of the most common reasons why you can’t fall asleep is that you’re dealing with a lot of stress and that prevents your body from functioning...
Stress disrupts virtually every natural process in the human body. From your energy levels to your sleep patterns to your skin, and even your hair, continuously high-stress levels can worsen almost every aspect of your health. Hair loss is especially stressful because it’s so visible. Think about the last time you were in the shower and pulling out clumps of hair or when you last woke up to a nest of hair on your pillow. Even though hair does grow back, it takes time. So what if it feels like your hair is falling out faster than it has a...
When it comes to alcohol in our lives, we’re always putting things in terms of “good” and “bad.” We often hear studies about how alcohol is linked to a decline in brain health. But then we also hear about how drinking a glass of wine is actually good for heart health. Can everyone make up their minds already? There is a lot of conflicting research and ideas around drinking alcohol out there, even though it’s pretty common to kick back and have a drink at the end of a long day. Yet, studying the effects of alcohol on the body...
Overloading your adrenals can feel pretty exhausting. From fatigue to mood changes, brain fog, and insomnia, sluggish and overworked adrenal glands have a real-world effect on our lives. Maybe you’ve had to cancel too many social commitments in a row because you’re too tired. Or maybe you’re not performing as productively at work because you just can’t seem to focus. The good news is that there are many ways to improve your adrenal function and get your life back on track. In this article, you’ll learn about 11 proven ways to boost adrenal function with strategies that are both preventative...