What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you’re getting ready to go to sleep? Ah, yes, relaxing, turning off the noise of the day, feeling the comfy, cool sheets against your skin as you wrap yourself in the luxury of blissful rest. Did we forget to mention taking off all your clothes so you can feel more naturally free and untethered to sleep better? This is your recipe for deep, healthy, ‘wake-up-feeling-refreshed’ sleep. But this sleep better scenario doesn’t just happen without some thought and preparation on your part. Here’s what you need to do to set the stage. Create your Sleep Oasis® by putting luxurious bamboo sheets, pillows, pillowcases, and comforter on your bed. Luscious...
Tranquil, deep sleep is not an option, but a necessity when it comes to maintaining wellness. What happens the next day after you’ve had a bad night’s sleep or not enough sleep? You’re grumpy, unfocused, easily distracted, and probably not ready for the day ahead. Healthy, deep sleep is essential for wellness. Lack of sleep affects your body, mind, and attitude. Here are the reasons you need restful sleep. Deep Sleep Sharpens Your Brain Learning and memory are greatly affected by lack of sleep. Without enough sleep, it's difficult to focus and retain new information. Your brain simply doesn’t have the time it needs to sufficiently store memories so you can recall them later when needed. Restful, deep sleep lets...
What is it that makes food so irresistible late at night, especially if you’ve been out with friends or at a party? Scientists have confirmed what we might have suspected – losing sleep makes you hungrier. They even say that for every hour of missed sleep, you eat about 200 extra calories the next day. Yikes! Research has found that sleep-deprived people not only eat more, but also rack up those extra calories from simple carbohydrates and fat, so things like a waffle soaked in butter and syrup sounds wonderful. Don’t worry too much about one night of missed sleep. It won’t completely throw your diet off balance. But if you skimp on sleep as a habit, you won’t be...
First, let’s understand what ‘Biohacking’ is. It’s about understanding your body as a system and then fine-tuning the whole system for better health. Scientists use the term biohacking to apply to work they’re doing in labs as they build or change things then monitor what happens. However, when you and I apply biohacking to improving our health it basically means we change things or do things differently to achieve different (hopefully better) results. One of the things biohacking has been shown to improve is sleep. It’s a given that healthy sleep makes you feel better, look better, and perform tasks better. But some of the optimization strategies that you can implement into your daily routine are a form of biohacking....
Achieving wellness happens only with discipline and a true desire to live well and long. Wellness is about good health and well-being, but it’s much more than that. Wellness is also very much about prevention and lifestyle, so that every day of your life can be active, rewarding, and fulfilling. The seven dimensions of wellness describe how to be mindful of wellness and stay engaged in life at its best. 1. Your emotions Emotional wellness means you can cope with life’s challenges and show trustworthy, respectful behavior. Humor, laughter, interaction with other people all contribute to balance and greater awareness. Find new, entertaining things you enjoy and share the fun with a friend. 2. Your mind Whether you choose...
