My Green Blog

10 Jun

The Healthy Weight/Sleep Connection: Finding the Right Balance for Your Life

Plenty of studies have proven a connection between consistently getting the proper amount and quality of sleep and maintaining a healthy weight and metabolism. Insuring that you're sleeping the proper amount of time is relatively simple compared with knowing how well you're sleeping. And importantly, it's not just the amount of sleep, but the quality of that sleep that affects your weight, metabolism, and overall health. Consider what you can do to improve your sleep to help manage your weight and your overall health. Read more →

03 Jun

Sleep Apnea: An Often Hidden & Dangerous Condition

For many of those who suffer, sleep apnea is a hidden condition. People might go for years, or even decades, before officially being diagnosed with this condition.

And ignoring this condition doesn't come without its consequences. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, uncontrolled sleep apnea could be a cause of habitual distracted behavior, mood swings, and loss of productivity. Studies have also shown a link between sleep apnea and a host of dangerous, even life-threatening problems, such as diabetes, strokes, and even heart attacks.

So what is sleep apnea? How can it be diagnosed? And most importantly, what can be done to treat it?

20 May

How Your New Job Can Affect Your Sleep

Getting a new job is one of life's most exciting achievements. Along with other life-changing events, such as getting married or moving to a new home, starting a new job probably will cause you some stress. Keep in mind, though, that not all stress is bad for you Read more →

13 May

6 Spring Tips to Get an Allergy-Free Night's Sleep

Allergy season is in full-force and causing a lot of restless nights. Millions of people suffer with seasonal allergy symptoms. For some allergy sufferers, springtime is when their symptoms are triggered the most. These symptoms often include watery eyes, itchy throat, sneezing, and stuffiness. The stuffy nasal congestion is the worst, especially when trying to get a good night's rest. Read more →

06 May

Five Scientifically Proven Benefits of Sound Sleep

Of course we all understand that getting the right quantity and quality of sleep can have a great impact on our upcoming day. What we may not all understand though, is just what sleep does for the mind and body that requires us to receive the appropriate amount and standard so as to be able to function throughout our daily lives. Read more →