At the end of the year, I reflect on the most common questions I get asked during lectures. I actually do keep track and I find the questions fascinating. Curious as to what they are? Here you go… Am I drinking enough water? The standard advice: eight...
Our 17-year-old daughter just woke up. It’s 1:30 in the afternoon, and I'm jealous. Remember the days when you could sleep until the crack of noon? I can! When you're a teenager, you have higher levels of melatonin, which helps you sleep deeper and have...
It is 1AM and I just started watching a movie. Am I a night owl? No, but I’m marred to someone who snores. Snoring is bad for everyone, not just the spouse. The person snoring isn’t really getting quality rest either, though they are doing...
Sleep, the weigh loss secret weapon When I was unhealthy, I was a terrible sleeper. I’d stay up late (doing paperwork for my business), then I’d watch the news and head to bed. I’d toss and turn for 2-3 hours and then I’d start my day...
Eat some cherries! Cherries contain melatonin, a substance that helps regulate your sleep cycle; allowing you to fall asleep faster. Cherries also contain an ibuprofen-like substance that works as an anti-inflammatory. This substance helps reduce arthritis pain. Besides helping promote sleep, cherries also have many anti-cancer properties,...