My Green Blog

07 Jan

5 Scary Things That a Lack Of Sleep Can Surprisingly Cause

We have all heard it over and over - getting a good night's sleep is crucial.

Sleep is the answer to a lot of common problems; you catch a cold - "make sure you get a lot of sleep"; you have a big decision to make? - "sleep on it"; feeling extra anxious, sensitive or depressed? - "you are just tired, get some sleep".

Although, most of these ailments are pretty common in most people at some time or another, what you may not know is that the lack of sleep can sometimes be the culprit in some pretty serious conditions.

17 Dec

Surviving Your Day After a Poor Night of Sleep

No matter how hard we try, most adults don't get enough sleep. Over time, the effects of sleep deprivation can build up and make you miserable the following day. Not only is your body tired, subject to real aches and pains, but you're likely to feel mentally and emotionally tired, too. Read more →

03 Dec

10 Easy Ways to Stay Rested and Relaxed This Holiday Season

Getting enough rest, eating properly and taking time to decompress from the hubbub surrounding us will make this time of year not only more enjoyable, but better for our overall health too. Worried about how you can do that while still making merry? Here are 10 easy ways to stay calm, cool and collected this season. Read more →

05 Nov

3 Ways Our Body Keeps Working While We Sleep

In spite of how common sleep is, there are few bodily processes more mysterious to humans. For example, scientists are divided over the functionality of dreams: are they the brain's method to enhance long-term memory, or simply the product of random brain activity? What is the purpose of the considerable neural and physiological variations produced in the body during REM (or, rapid eye movement) sleep? What exactly is the definition of sleep? Read more →

29 Oct

5 Surprising Ways That Poor Sleep May Be Affecting You

Getting a good night's sleep is important if we want to maintain healthy and productive lifestyles. Too often, however, we find ourselves caught up in work deadlines, family obligations or household projects and the time we should have been dedicating to sleep has managed to slip away from us. Read more →