Health Solutions Live » Archive for August 2010
Useful relaxation techniques to help you reduce stress
While experts say that some stress is good for you (since it can sharpen the mind and the senses,) too much stress is bad for your mental and physical health. At the same time, relaxation can do wonders to regain balance in your life — and could even decrease some of the health risks linked to stress. What follows are 10 on-the-spot techniques you can use anytime and almost anywhere to decrease the tension in your … Read entire article »
Filed under: Disease Prevention, Fitness, Mental Health
Having trouble waking up? Tips on how to be a morning person
For many of us, getting up before we naturally would can be painful — because it’s too early, too sudden, or too dark. Is there a path to kinder, gentler awakenings? Yes, say sleep experts, but making it happen is equal parts art and science. What are sleep cycles? Humans have anywhere from four to six “sleep cycles” each night. Every cycle is composed of five stages, from very light sleep (stage 1) to very deep sleep … Read entire article »
Filed under: Featured, Mental Health