It’s no secret that good sleep provides better function at work and home, along with even better fitness and athletic performance. The National Sleep Foundation released a poll taken in 2015 that clearly indicated quality of life is far better for those who had a good...
I don’t want to bang on about it but…. this is why it is so important to keep at least a modest amount of muscular movement going…”The lymphatic system aids the immune system in removing and destroying waste, debris, dead blood cells,...
How many of us appreciate the importance of the lymphatic system in maintaining our good health? Muscular activity is required to work this passive system.. Read More:
Harvard Health Publications suggests memory foam neck pillows like the Peacepillow Connect to enable correct sleep posture, avoiding twisting of the spine which reduces circulation to the muscles. Impaired circulation causes fatigue leading to spasm. This manifests as...
Prolonged inactivity e.g. sitting at a computer is seen as a important factor in metabolic syndrome, where production of the body’s fat burning enzymes slows, contributing to obesity and the development of long term health problems such as heart disease and...
Newsflash: Muscles tone up when they are engaged! The more we engage them, the more they tone up. The common image of a gym fanatic pumping iron, with bulging veins and wild eyes is one way, but there are many other ways to strengthen and improve muscle tone. Running,...
Featured below is an interesting article from Harvard Health Publications on how important sleep posture is to the quality of your rest. Poor sleep posture can cause twisting of the spine putting tension on the muscles that surround it. This in turn reduces...
Being consistent is the key: A regular sleep pattern with a natural sleep-wake-cycle is hugely beneficial if you want to wake up feeling more refreshed restored and energetic. If you need a nap during the day discipline yourself to 30 mins. Waking up the same time...
When you have had a lack of sleep, you quite often crave sugary foods that give you a fast energy booster. Lack of sleep can directly link to weight gain and eating too much. The more sleep you lose, the more food your body craves. The two hormones that regulate...
