Category: Stress & Anxiety

Groggy, foggy, or plain draggy? Could be another fitful night’s sleep. Thousands of people suffer from insomnia, in fact more than 70 million Americans have sleep disorders. This can lead to other serious health issues if undiagnosed. Many people have turned to supplements and sleep aids for help. But what if you learned that sauna […]

Bloating, acid reflux, cramps, GERD–these are all signs that something is off with our digestive tract. In fact, 60% or more of Americans suffer from digestive disorders or disease. Clearly our guts have gone nuts! Fortunately, we have access to healthier food than ever, plus probiotics, prebiotics, and other supplements. Medical development has improved for […]

We’re a society that’s become accustomed to instant gratification. And that’s not terrible. However, the problem with anything that’s instant is that we get accustomed to it and want it more, often to the point of detriment. At some point for our own good, we simply need to step away and take a break. It’s […]

Infrared saunas have been around for nearly 60 years, first introduced in Japan in 1965. Not long after, Health Mate began selling them in the U.S. Since then, saunas have been part of well-being practices for decades. Some benefits we only recently uncovered. Yet still more have yet to be discovered! One of the first […]

Have you ever owned a treadmill or exercise bike only to have it turn into a clothes rack months later? For fitness equipment to be effective, it takes personal commitment, motivation, and energy. Owning personal exercise equipment adds extra convenience when the goal is to prevent illness and build strength or endurance. But what if […]

Candice woke up after a poor night’s sleep yet again. She was clearly in a never-ending cycle of wake-caffeinate-work like crazy, and collapsed at the end of the day onto her couch. Her downfall was staying up binge-watching TV and falling asleep too late. Eventually, fed up with feeling worn out physically and emotionally, she […]

We all love the idea of downtime for ourselves. Sometimes that means a nap, a quick escape to the movies, or a jog around the park. Studies indicate that even short breaks can reduce cortisol levels, a hormone that shoots up during stressful periods. It’s important to reset, but what if you’re too busy to […]

How many times have you heard, “I get my best ideas in the shower?” Perhaps you’ve even personally experienced this phenomenon. As soon as you’re away from regular daily activity or your desk, the mundane task of lather/rinse/repeat leaves the right, or creative, side of your brain free to wander. There’s even a name for […]