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Craving quality sleep? Eat this, not that.

Do you ever lie awake at night, tossing and turning, without the faintest idea of why?  Stress and anxiety are well-known sleep disrupters, but did you know the food you eat can increase the stress hormones in your body and mind?  Foods can significantly influence your sleep quality due to their nutritional content and how...

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Feeling Sick? Get Some Sleep

When you’re feeling unwell, your body instinctively knows what to do – sleep.  This isn’t a mere whim but a vital part of your body’s defense strategy. Sleep is a powerful tool for energy conservation, allowing your body to focus its resources on fighting off the illness. But it’s more than just an energy saver;...

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Snooze & Lose: The Surprising Connection Between Sleep & Your Weight

Weight loss is an ongoing goal for many. Shedding those extra pounds is usually at the forefront of our minds. But before you dive headfirst into your weight loss plans, let’s take a moment to consider something that often goes unaccounted for: your Sleep. Now, imagine a night spent tossing and turning, leaving you exhausted...

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Rest Easy: 8 Tips for Getting the Best Sleep While Traveling

Traveling can be exciting and rewarding but comes with its fair share of challenges. One of the biggest challenges? Getting a good night’s sleep, especially when you’re staying with family and friends. Whether on a business trip, exploring new places, or visiting loved ones, getting quality sleep is crucial for maintaining energy, focus, and your...

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Relax, Have Fun, and Sleep Better with These Five Calming Apps

We’ve written extensively about the importance of destressing. Stress is a killer and causes a kaleidoscope of mental and physical issues. With stress at an all-time high, you need a way to deal with it – and bring happiness back into your life – STAT! People in every age group are turning to calming apps...

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How To Calm Your Racing Brain and Fall Asleep Faster

Have you ever put your head on your pillow, hoping for sleep to come quickly? But your wired mind, obsessing over your work or family problems, just perhaps it just won’t let you relax. Not quickly falling asleep is one of life’s cruelties, exhausted from the day yet knowing sleep won’t come for minutes or...

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The Surprising Connection Between Gut Health and Sleep

The microbiome–the trillions of tiny microbes that reside in your intestines–plays a crucial role in digestion, but it also helps to regulate hormone production, appetite, digestion, mood, stress responses, and metabolism. Like sleep, the microbiome is regulated by circadian rhythms, according to an article published in the International Review of Neurobiology. But the circadian rhythm...

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20-Minute Savory Mushroom Pâté Recipe: The Star Appetizer of Your Next BBQ

“Can you bring an appetizer?” If you have a dinner party or a barbecue coming up, we have a dish you can bring that will seriously ‘wow’ your friends.  If you bring chips and salsa, your friends will be grateful, and it’ll probably get eaten.  If you bring this mushroom pâté, there will be a...

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Unveil the Power of Fungi: 3 Science-Backed Benefits You Can Get From Mushrooms

If you’ve been reading magazines or seeing lots of ads for mushroom products, you might be wondering:  What’s all this talk about mushrooms? I thought they were just for pasta, salads, and pizza… We’re not talking about those kinds of ‘shrooms—we’re talking about functional mushrooms.  They’re called “functional mushrooms” because they contain bioactive compounds believed...

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Krill Oil vs Fish Oil: Which is Better For Your Health?

Fish oil and krill oil have been a mainstay in the health and wellness conversation for years now for one primary reason:  Omega-3 fatty acids.  There’s a great reason for all the hype.  Omega-3s have been clinically proven to deliver incredible health benefits such as:  • Heart health: Omega-3s have been clinically proven to support...

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Win the Morning, Win the Day: 6 Benefits of Routine

What’s the first word you think of when somebody says “routine?” Do you think of negative words like boring, dull, same old… Or do you associate it with more positive words like planning, consistency, reliable… How you think and feel about your daily routine can dramatically affect the rest of your life. If you dread...

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6 Ways to Break Free From Nerve Discomfort

Living life to the fullest means embracing every moment, exploring new passions, and enjoying the activities you love.  However, nerve discomfort can be an uninvited guest for many, dulling these joyful experiences and turning everyday pleasures into challenges. The downsides of nerve discomfort play out in everyday life:  Struggling to tie your shoes… Letting the...

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