The Importance of Sleep

The Importance of Sleep

The Importance of Sleep Feeling terrible after a bad night’s sleep is expected. Grogginess, fatigue, and irritability are just some of the symptoms you’ll experience. Though these symptoms are annoying – and in some cases downright miserable – they aren’t...
Nutrition and Sleep – A Love Story

Nutrition and Sleep – A Love Story

Nutrition and Sleep–A Love Story It’s no secret that maintaining a balanced and nutrient-dense diet is essential for your immune system, endocrine system, and every other system within the body to function at the optimum. Vitamins, minerals, and compounds within the...
REM Sleep and How Your Negative Thoughts Affect It

REM Sleep and How Your Negative Thoughts Affect It

REM Sleep and How Your Negative Thoughts Affect It It’s no secret that a person’s mind running wild can impede their ability to sleep. Whether it’s an exciting event like a new job or an upcoming move or something stressful like a big exam or relationship issues,...
Understanding the Sleep Cycle

Understanding the Sleep Cycle

Understanding the Sleep Cycle It takes an average of 100 minutes for the body to complete a full sleep cycle, your body usually goes through 4 to 6 cycles a night. Each cycle includes 4 stages, though the amount of time your body spends in each stage varies as the...
Why Sleep is Sexy

Why Sleep is Sexy

Why Sleep is Sexy Beauty sleep isn’t a myth–sleep actually makes you sexier.  Unsurprisingly, your physical health depends on how much shut-eye you get each day. How can one do mental gymnastics in the office and give it their all in every meeting or project if...