Sleep is essential to our mental and physical health. Despite its obvious benefits most people find themselves deprived of quality sleep. There are many causes of poor sleep patterns. Beyond making you moody and tired, poor sleep habits could lead to serious health concerns such as type 2 diabetes, heart diseases, and obesity. To prevent […]
Have you heard of CBD oil? If you haven’t you are probably not too active on social media or the internet (that’s a good thing). So what is CBD oil and what are some of its benefits? Some time ago when I heard the term ‘CBD oil’ I immediately thought of cannabis or weed, and […]
Whether you have just started working out as part of a healthy kick-off into 2020, or if you have been an avid gym-goer for years, there is one word that can instantly ruin the best of your workout days: DOMS. Delayed onset muscle soreness, i.e., DOMS is not something anyone likes to experience, and a […]
Athletes are always looking for ways to improve their performance and skills. They know that to be the best they can be, they have to make sacrifices. Often that means adhering to strict practice schedules, following an exercise regimen, eating a quality diet that fuels the body for optimal performance; and committing to proper rest […]
Getting great sleep is essential to performing our best. We have more energy, patience and peace plus better focus, concentration and comprehension when we are well rested. Whether from work, school, or life in general, stress and anxiety can affect our sleep and make it harder to wake up feeling refreshed and ready to take […]
As a runner, you may be concerned about how much sleep you are getting. You may not feel you are getting enough sleep, or you may wonder if you are sleeping so much that you are not able to perform your best. These are valid concerns, and we want to address them here to give […]
According to a recent poll, 51% of adults worldwide do not get enough quality sleep. This can pave the way to a number of problems that can arise without sufficient rest. We need it for the sake of our brain function and our physical body alike, so it’s no surprise that the amount of sleep you’re getting […]
Dr. Tara Swart is a neuroscientist, leadership coach, award-winning author and a medical doctor. She explains how an individual can determine how much sleep they actually need. I have always wondered how people who manage with such little sleep can get by, while I struggle through the day if I get less than 6 […]
Are you one of those people that struggles to wake up to an alarm, hitting snooze over and over? Does that terrible alarm sound hurt your ears and your brain so early in the morning, eventually waking you up but making you feel terrible still? I know what you mean, I always dread that alarm […]
