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Articles About Sleep
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- Why Eat A Raw Food Diet?
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Author Yuri Elkaim BPHE, CK, RHN
The benefits of eating more raw foods are numerous and once you understand them you'll probably wonder why you haven't eaten more raw in the past. You'll also think twice about eating dead cooked foods ever again.
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- Could Poor Head Posture Affect Your Sleep?
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Author Kreg Weiss, B HKin
Many people experience problems with acquiring proper, restful sleep. We often associate this with direct causes like stress, anxiety, or diet. Have you ever thought about your posture and, in particular, your head position being part of the reason for poor sleep habits?
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- Are You on Fire? Fight chronic inflammation with natural fire extinguishers
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Author Rupina Meer
Normally, inflammation is a defending phenomenon of the immune system to protect us against bacterial and viral invaders and can be a good thing in small doses. Step on a nail and you want white blood cells and the body's inflammatory chemicals to rush in. But chronic systemic inflammation arises from two interacting systems: a play between nature and nurture: 1) In our immune system, normal pro-inflammatory chemicals called cytokines go awry; and 2) an imbalance in our omega-3 to omega-6 fat intake results in the production of pro-inflammatory eicosanoids. Together, these two factors result in chronic systemic inflammation. It's inflammation that doesn't know when to stop and that's obviously a problem.
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- Just Say No to Fatigue: Simple Solutions for Your Energy Crisis
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Author Rupina Meer
If you're feeling exhausted all the time, and the thought of getting out of bed makes you want to yawn and roll over, you're not alone. Whether you're a committed yogi looking to get more out of your practice, a corporate citizen or a multitasking supermom muddling through an energy crisis, use the below checklist as a tool to manage the energy drainers in your life by: (a) recognizing where they are; and (b) being mindful of how much you choose to pick from the energy-giving plate versus the energy-sapping one. These small diet/lifestyle tweaks will do more for your mojo than a 7 a.m. cup of joe ever could.
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- Season to Boost Your Immune Power
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Author Dr. Sacha Elliott
Cold and flu season is just around the corner, but, for some reading this, it has already hit in full force! The immune system plays a powerful role in our body; it’s constantly on guard, attacking and destroying foreign invaders likes bacteria and viruses and ensuring we don’t get sick. Certain things are beneficial for our immune system and help ensure we have a fighting chance at warding off any germs we come into contact with. I’ve put together a list of my top five favorites for promoting optimal functioning of the immune system and to help remain cold and flu-free naturally during the colder months to follow.
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- Top 5 Solutions To Improve Your Sleep!
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Author Melanie DesChatelets, BSc(h), ND
Sleep is something everybody needs but not everybody gets it! Sleeplessness affects 30-50% of the population and can lead to debilitating daytime drowsiness, poor concentration and difficulty with memory. The inability to fall asleep, frequent awakening from sleep, inability to maintain sleep and early morning awakening are all considered types of insomnia.
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- Jet Lag: 5 tips to reduce jet lag and enjoy your travels sooner
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Author Melanie DesChatelets, BSc(h), ND
More individuals are flying now than ever before and jet lag is often an associated experience. Complete avoidance of jet lag is sometimes unavoidable due to the extent of eastern or western bound travel. Nonetheless, the period of adaptation to the new time zone can be significantly improved. Follow these simple tips on your next big trip and you will be enjoying your destination sooner than later.
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