Monthly Archives November 2013

It has been almost a month since Daylight Savings went into effect. Of course, we fall back in the fall, and spring ahead in the spring. But does that extra hour of sleep, one way or the other, prove beneficial or harmful?  Fall Back Benefits Ah, who doesn’t enjoy the luxurious benefit of an extra […]

Known as the inventor of the lightning rod and bifocals, Benjamin Franklin is also revered for his famous and insightful quotes such as, “Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.” So just how accurate are these words attributed to one of our country’s founding fathers? Is there a […]

It has been weeks since your co-worker Danny seemed to be his normal self. Gone are the days when he actively participated in brainstorming project sessions and if Danny does actually talk, he rambles on or doesn’t make sense. He is moody and easily irritated, and you know for a fact that he has constant […]

Remember back when you were a youngster, or when the kids were toddlers and naps were a daily occurrence? Naps for the young can be a godsend and help turn short-fused, crying kids into rejuvenated and restored little human beings. But as adults, can naps be similarly beneficial? The Positives of Napping Experts advise that […]

Watching your favorite team battle its arch rival caused so much anxiety that before you knew it you ate almost the entire gallon of Rocky Road ice cream. A big “no, no” on your diet but tomorrow is a new day and you can easily get back on track Monday morning. Now, what if you […]

Over the past couple of months, you’ve been staring at your wedding picture. You fondly recall the early days when you would hold hands walking down the sidewalk, snuggle under a hand-made afghan to watch a favorite movie, and dig into the leftover Chinese food in the middle of the night with one set of […]

Sleep hygiene is defined as the habit and/or  practice that allows you to sleep well on a regular basis. And of course, key to having sweet dreams. It’s not a myth. Regular and consistent sleep is important for overall health but what can you do to insure that this occurs? Good news. There are quite […]

You finally hit the proverbial brick wall. You can’t go another day feeling fatigued and gasping for air in the middle of the night. In sharing your symptoms with friends and co-workers as well as looking online for answers, you believe that you might have sleep apnea. Hence, you decide to seek out the assistance […]

Bamboo sheets, free-range eggs and reverse osmosis water: if you adhere to an environmentally friendly lifestyle practice, these three items are familiar. So what can you do if you have sleep apnea and would like to treat your condition naturally? The good news is that there are sleep apnea natural remedies but the bad news […]

You remember the PowerPoint slide with the colorful pie chart and the next thing you recall, the lecturer is asking the audience if they have any questions. Why? The topic was interesting and the lecturer was stimulating so neither caused you to nod off. But then again, this scenario happens, wherein you fall asleep in […]

For three straight nights, you’ve spent more time watching the clock instead of sleeping. Stress at work and home is overwhelming and you can’t seem to relax, turn off your mind or re-direct toward more soothing thoughts and images. Is there no solution other than to quit your job or leave home? Fear not. An […]

Whether you are a man or a woman, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can cause many a sleepless night and affect everyday activities during daylight hours. Depending on the severity of your sleep apnea and no matter your gender, breathing is interrupted throughout sleep to the tune of hundreds of instances. Each time a person has […]

Ever crammed for a test in college which resulted in staying up all night? Or did your next door neighbor have a Halloween Party with loud partygoers awakening you in the middle of the night? Or have you recently worked a double-shift that left you clocking out with the sun rising? Or does your significant […]

You wish it was not true. But yes, you admit putting on a couple of extra pounds—or 30—over the last several years. Add to the mix only getting, on average, five hours of sleep per night, and you can’t seem to refrain from smoking when the stress of the day gets to you. And no, […]