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How Cortisol Affects Your Sleep
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Do you have trouble falling asleep and can’t figure out why? The hormone cortisol may be at play. Cortisol, also known as the "stress hormone," is produced by the adrenal glands...... -
A Good Night's Sleep Can Lower Heart Disease Risk
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Getting good sleep can play a role in supporting your heart and overall health – and maybe even how long you live, according to new Read more -
Brain Health During Perimenopause and Menopause
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Menopause and perimenopause are natural processes in a woman's life that can bring about a range of physical and psychological symptoms, including changes in the brain. The...... -
Traveling? Sleep Tips for a Better Night's Sleep When You're on the Road
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Whether it's for work or pleasure, or because it's the holidays and there is family you haven't seen since last December, sleeping away from your own bed can pose some sleep challenges....... -
5 Ways to Help Your Kids With Their Sleep Routine
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Over the summer many people have a more relaxed schedule and bedtimes for the kids may be a bit more flexible. But now that...... -
Thyroid and Sleep
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Your thyroid is that butterfly shaped gland in your neck that produces hormones that regulate metabolism and energy. Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland produces too little thyroid hormone. Symptoms may include...... -
GABA for Weight Loss and Other Important Benefits
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Most people who know about GABA think of it as the “chill pill." Why? Because gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a neurotransmitter responsible for regulating the nervous system,...... -
Sleep Well Checklist
Post on by Teri Cochrane
Is getting better sleep in 2022 on your list of resolutions? According to the American Sleep Association, approximately 70 million Americans are living with a sleep disorder. I credit this growing trend of disordered...... -
5 Reasons to Take the Stress-Fighting Herb Ashwagandha
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Feeling stressed is common. And while some stress can be beneficial (think running away from danger, studying for a test), constant or chronic stress can have many negative health impacts, including sleeplessness, brain fog, increased blood pressure, and much...... -
Your Spring Detox Guide
Post on by Teri Cochrane
Detox is a word that’s used a lot these days – but what does it really mean? Some would have you believe that detoxing means sticking to a single food group......
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