Teens and Sleep Deprivation
Our intern, Andy Lin, who enjoys doing health research in his spare time, was motivated by his own experience and those of his classmates (who…
Category: Sleep
Why Am I So Tired All the Time?
You open your eyes in the morning, only to feel like you didn’t sleep a wink – or, the sleep you did get didn’t seem…
Think You May Have Sleep Apnea? Options for Testing
The time we spend sleeping dramatically affects our time awake. A good night’s sleep lets us wake up feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready to take…
Machine-Free Sleep Apnea Solutions
Do you often find yourself waking up, gasping for air in the middle of the night? Does your partner complain that you snore through the…
5 Tips for Managing Stress
“I promise you nothing is as chaotic as it seems. Nothing is worth diminishing your health. Nothing is worth poisoning yourself into stress, anxiety, and…
I Dreamt I Dwelt in Marble Halls – Decoding the Importance of Dreams
When I think about dreams and dreaming, my mind takes me to the hypnotic voice of the diva, Joan Sutherland, singing the aria “I Dreamt…
The Importance of Self-Care Part 1
We all know that the choices that we make, even seemingly small ones, can have a big impact on our health. Incremental efforts add up…
5 Tips to Starting Off the New Year in a Healthy Fashion
I used to make New Year’s Resolutions every year until I realized that making promises at the beginning of the year which inevitably get broken…
Don’t Go Breaking Your Heart – Myth-busting and Top Tips for a Healthier Heart
I recently listened to a healthy heart masterclass sponsored by the Food Revolution Network where Dr. Mimi Guarneri, a holistic cardiologist, shares tips on how…
Natural Detox Strategies
Did you know that there are over 15,000 man-made chemicals that are in our environment that our body doesn’t know what to do with? As…
Optimizing Sleep with Diabetes
If you are like a third of American adults, you are probably not getting enough sleep or quality sleep. When I was younger, I used…
What is Circadian Rhythm and How Does it Impact Our Health?
I’ve mentioned in several of my blogs about the importance of maintaining a good circadian rhythm for optimal sleep and wakefulness. In this blog, I’ll…
Kicking off the New Year With Intent – Sleep
We spend a third of our life in bed (or should aim to). Sleep affects everything from energy and mood to chronic conditions like heart…
Top 10 Essential Oils for Stress and Anxiety
In this blog, I’d like to discuss the use of essential oils for managing stress, anxiety and mood. Aromatherapy stimulates the receptors in the nose…
Things You Can Do To Reduce Your Cancer Risk: Part 2
In my previous blog, I described some of the foods and strategies you could try to support an anti-cancer approach to daily living. Here, I will highl…
The Importance of Sleep in the Prevention and Management of Cancer
Sleep is something we all look forward to after a long day but in this fast-paced, hyper-wired world we live in, it’s what many of…
Is CBD All It’s Cracked Up To Be?
Cannabidiol, more commonly known as CBD, has grown in popularity over the past few years. But what really is CBD, is it actually beneficial for…
Holistic Solutions for Insomnia
Are you one of those people who can rarely get a decent night’s sleep? Do you then feel washed out and experience brain fog the…
More Natural Ways to Boost Your Defense Against COVID-19
As a follow-up to my previous blog on boosting immunity, I’ve put together summaries of some recent articles on COVID-19 and managing our health during…
Sleep Better and Create your Sleep Sanctuary
Misty Williams is the creator of Healing Rosie which is an online resource for women who want to get to the bottom of their health…