sleep

Insomnia can be a really challenging problem, one that has a variety of health related consequences.  Not being able to fall or stay asleep can leave you functioning at below your optimal level.  Not only will a lack of sleep keep you from achieving your goals, but it can also have harmful consequences for your emotional and physical health.  Sleep is one of the most important th

Kava is an ancient crop which was grown in the western Pacific.  The plant is known by other names and in Hawaiian is called ‘awa, in Samoa called ‘ava an in Fiju yaquona.  The word kava usually referred to a both the beverage made from its roots and the plant itself.

It can be very difficult to get a good night’s sleep especially when you suffer from sleep disorders such as heavy snoring and sleep apnea.  It can be even worse when your partner is the one suffering from these disorders and you both are unable to get a decent night’s sleep.  While snoring may seem to be nothing more than a nuisance, the truth of the matter is that it can be a sign o

Gaining weight but have no reason why? If you have been following your diet religiously and exercising regularly but are still gaining you may be puzzled. The answer could be stress. Stress not only increases your risk of getting sick by weakening your immune system but it can also rob you of sleep and lead to weight gain.

It seems the question about sleeping for most people, isn&undefined;t whether they had a good sleep or not, it&undefined;s what is keeping you awake.  More and more people today have sleep disorders or have a hard time getting to sleep.  What&undefined;s the cause?  Is it stress and anxiety?  Is it what we are eating?

Being a worry-wart can cause all kinds of problems physically and mentally. Many people are “natural” worriers and tend to get stressed out easily. Others have anxiety which leads them to get stressed out about everything. Although you may think a little bit of worrying can’t do much harm it can.

Having trouble sleeping? There are certain changes you can make to your diet that will help you get and stay asleep.   Certain foods when eaten at particular times can actually hinder or help your sleeping patterns. Here are three ways to use your diet to promote better sleep:

Depression is one of the most common psychological problems that people suffer from today. It is estimated that up to 20% of Americans exhibit depression symptoms at some point in their lives. This disorder is caused by a variety of different factors, some of which include genetics, life circumstance and biochemical changes.

Are you getting the right amount of sleep each night? Lack of sleep can cause many problems – lack of concentration, anxiety, irritability, and impairs your cognitive judgement. New studies also suggest that lack of sleep or too much sleep is linked to high blood pressure and diabetes.

If you are looking for a sleep aid that is natural and has no side effects, give Valerian root a try. The word Valerian means“to be strong or healthy.” The word comes from the latin word valere and it this plant extract has been used for medicinal treatment since ancient Roman and Greek times.

Everyone has the occasional sleepless night due to an illness, injury, stress, or otherwise. Having trouble sleeping regularly though, is a problem that requires treatment. Human beings are so reliant on sleep for basic mental and bodily functioning and when this sleep is disrupted if affects us in more ways than we know.

It is the day after New Years and chances are that a lot of people are not feeling that great after a big night of partying. If you drank last night you knew the hangover was coming yet we all tend to forget just how bad too much alcohol can make you feel.  But why does alcohol make you feel so terrible?

If you are one of the millions of people that do not have the luxury of a normal sleeping pattern do not despair. Before you run to a doctor for a prescription medication, there are many effective natural remedies that you should try first. Prescription sleeping aids can be damaging to your body and are highly addictive. Here are three natural options to try first.

Womens diet and lifestyle habits are more important during pregnancy than at any other time. The child that is growing inside you is completely dependent on you to protect, nourish, and care for them. For women that are first time mothers it can be quite overwhelming and hard to know exactly how to care for yourself when you find out that you are expecting.