Give your body a deep cleansing detox to reboot your health. A short detox can make a massive difference to how you feel for weeks afterwards. Not only is weight loss inevitable, as you’ll lose excess fluid, but a cleanse will also reset your energy, improve your concentration and clear up skin niggles. We don’t advise diving in at the deep end straight away – you’ll get better results if you do some prep work first, so we recommend putting a few pretox strategies in place at least five days beforehand. This involves phasing out certain types of foods, along with undertaking a few lifestyle changes. We’ve also listed handy what-to-do advice in case you get stuck and some simple...
Who doesn’t need more quality sleep these days? The ‘busy-ness’ of life, family, career, retirement, travel, pets, and who knows what else keeps most of us on alert 24/7. Finding the right combination of time and place to get the deep, restful sleep we need can be challenging, but not impossible. Here’s an idea that works if you’re willing to make the time and effort to see it through. Step One How inviting is your bedroom? That’s an important first step because this should be your Sleep Oasis® as we lovingly refer to it. The room where you sleep should be cool and dark, meaning close the shades or curtains and keep the devices OFF. Cool means 67 to 71...
You can have the best of both worlds: luxurious, eco-friendly bamboo bedding and the convenience of simple, easy-care. To clarify any misconceptions about the care of bamboo bedding products, here are the facts. Yes, bamboo is naturally hypoallergenic, microbe resistant, more breathable than cotton, and more luxurious than silk, but it is also extremely easy to care for and will last years longer than other fabrics. Island Slumber’s bamboo sheets and bedding are made of 100 percent natural viscose. There are no harsh chemicals or anti-wrinkle agents added to the fabric. These luxurious sheets and bedding only need a little special care to ensure they last for years to come. You won’t need harsh detergents or softeners on the natural...
Sleep is essential for good health and yet there are many myths that exist which are damaging. Know the facts so you will get the sleep you need to stay healthy and live longer. Sleep Myth 1 - 5 hours of sleep or less is all you need Unless you’re a superhero this simply is not true. If your life is so busy that you are attempting to get by on this premise, beware! Researchers and doctors say not getting enough sleep is inviting cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attacks and strokes, and shorter life expectancy. Getting 7-8 hours of quality sleep at night can change (and even lengthen) your life. Sleep Myth 2 - Alcohol before bed will help...
Skimping on sleep may be one way to cram for the exam the next day, but is it really smart? Those last 24 hours before the big exam are pressing down, yikes! What do most college students do who are unprepared for the big day ahead? Stay up all night cramming and jamming hoping that something sticks. And while some may get lucky and pass (barely), they are joining the ranks of the most sleep-deprived people on the planet. Lack of sleep and sleep difficulties are one of the strongest predictors of academic failure. On the other hand, students who consistently get 7-8 hours of deep, restful sleep each night are the higher achievers. Sleep is essential in helping students...
