By Natasha Turner If you’re not getting enough shut-eye, you’re certainly not alone. Since 1999, the National Sleep Foundation has conducted annual, nationwide polls on sleep habits and attitudes toward sleep. The first of these polls revealed that only 35% of adults sleep the minimum eight hours a night recommended by sleep experts. Fast forward […]
Natasha Turner If sleep is an issue for you, the likely cause is low melatonin. Read the list below and count how many of the issues pertain to you: Menopause (women)/andropause (men) Night eating syndrome High alcohol consumption Cravings for sweets or carbohydrates; increased appetite; eating starchy carbs close to bedtime Difficulty falling asleep Failing […]
by Natasha Turner In general, most of us recognize our stress levels exceed what is widely considered to be healthy. And yet, although we understand the importance of healthy behaviors like managing stress levels, eating right, and getting enough sleep and exercise, challenges practicing these healthy behaviors are far too common. More often than not […]
Fitting in some nature, or vitamin N, may just be the secret to unlocking a better mood, faster metabolism and stronger memory. Poet and philosopher Henry David Thoreau said, “Why, nature is but another name for health.” Research has shown that early-morning cardio in a fasted state can burn up to 20 percent more calories; […]
As we say goodbye to carefree summer days and welcome the transition into fall, there are somany things to look forward to – the crisp, clean air, the leaves changing colour, the biggestfashion season, the return of school and busier schedules, and of course, everything pumpkinspice! With this transition, we often find ourselves inspired with […]
By Natasha Turner New York Times Bestselling Author of The Supercharged Hormone Diet and The Hormone Diet Most of us recognize our stress levels exceed what is widely considered to be healthy. And yet, although we understand the importance of healthy behaviors like making attempts to manage it, by eating right, getting enough sleep and […]
Ingredients 1 tbsp lavender flowers 1 tbsp chamomile 8 oz hot water 1 tsp organic honey Instructions: Bring water to a boil. In a loose-leaf tea strainer, tea-ball, or empty teabag place the lavender and chamomile buds. Put the straining device in your cup and pour the boiling water over it. We suggest letting the […]
March 11/21 It has been a year since the World Health Organization declared an official world pandemic. Life has changed A LOT and we are living in a new normal. Stress continues to be a huge component of this new normal for obvious reasons. There are ways you can diminish stress and anxiety and clearly […]
Blog post by Allison Madigan So many struggle from anxiety these days – truth be told I am sure we all do. I thought I would share my top 10 tips to help manage anxiety. Sleep – Getting enough good quality sleep is key to managing anxiety. When we aren’t getting enough good sleep we can’t […]
September is fast approaching and the thought of it might make your head spin. For many of us September is a very busy time – back to school, back to typical work days after lounging by the lake or vacationing over the summer. If you were lucky enough this summer to have a break and […]
