Vacation and sleep seem to be a perfect pair. Except when noisy hotels and time zone changes get in the way of rest and relaxation.…
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Melatonin: Hormone or Supplement
Melatonin is both a hormone found in the body and a supplement that can be taken orally. The human body produces melatonin deep inside the…
READ MORESimple Steps to Reduce Stress and Sleep Better
In honor of stress awareness month, let’s pause for a moment to reflect on how stress and sleep are intertwined, and how we can support…
READ MORERecovering from Coronasomnia
If your clients have difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, struggle with stress, intrusive thoughts, or show symptoms of sleep deprivation (increased daytime sleepiness, impaired concentration…
READ MOREThree Sleep Components That Improve Heart Health
Every single piece of the human body benefits from sleep, including the cardiovascular system. With February being Heart Awareness Month, let’s make the connection between…
READ MOREFive Physiological Tips For Sleep
Sleep, although a natural process, is a really complex one, not always coming “naturally”. In a well-performed musical, all the actors and actresses need to…
READ MOREEight Routine Swaps for Better Sleep
Identifying the culprits that disrupt sleeps leads to improved sleep. Certain habits and environmental factors that seem harmless can actually make it tough to fall…
READ MORECan You Sleep Too Much?
Too much sleep isn’t good or bad but it is telling us something. Ten or more hours of sleep is too much if it’s happening…
READ MOREForearm Extensor Anatomy: Locating the Extensors of the Wrist and Fingers
The extensors of the wrist and fingers are used during planks, when playing tennis, golf and every time a door is opened. Of the dozens…
READ MOREForearm Flexor Anatomy: Locating the Flexors of the Wrist and Fingers
The flexors of the wrist and fingers are used every time a dumbbell is curled, a treadmill bar is grasped, a smartphone is held and…
READ MOREReplacing Screen Time with Relaxing Bedtime Activities
This one single sleep habit can significantly improve your clients’ daytime energy (as it is influenced by night sleep), which equates to more motivation for…
READ MORESimple Steps for Using a Sleep Journal with Fitness Clients
Using a sleep journal re-connects a person to their habits and can make a difference in one week. If your clients ever mention a rough night of sleep, that’s your cue to investigate this otherwise undercover aspect of health by using a sleep journal.
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