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Natural remedies for Insomnia

Natural remedies for Insomnia Sleep is vital to life. During sleep is when our bodies heal, regenerate new cells, make growth hormone and thyroid hormone. Without sleep for many days, one can literally go mad. To find a cure for insomnia one must understand the cause of their sleeplessness. There are remedies that can help however, even when the cause remains a mystery. Today we will discuss insomnia causes and natural remedies. When we lay down to sleep after a busy day, we need to switch to total relaxation mode. There are many bodily processes involved in this ‘bedtime’ [...]

Natural remedies for InsomniaWendy Wells2019-01-28T19:29:35+00:00

Reducing inflammation in the body

What is inflammation actually? Inflammation is a good thing! Immune cells in the area send alert signals called cytokines and they bring healing to the area in need. Cytokines cause healing and also cause pain. When it goes on daily, weekly, chronically is when our body gets out of balance. In general, if our inflammation is high, any pain, strain, arthritis, or soreness will be felt more and can last longer than if we are in a healthier, lower inflammation state. We cannot exist without any inflammation as it’s needed to send signals for healing. The problems arise [...]

Reducing inflammation in the bodyWendy Wells2019-01-16T19:27:22+00:00

Why can’t I sleep?

Why can't I sleep? Why it matters? A survey conducted by the American Cancer Society concluded that people who sleep 6 hours or less per night, or who sleep 9 hours or more, had a death rate 30 percent higher than those who regularly slept 7 to 8 hours. Even those who slept 6 hours or less who otherwise had no health problems had death rates 1.8 times higher than those who slept "normal" hours. Sleep is essential to LIFE! What happens when we sleep? Our brain goes through 4 stages of brain wave patterns that move [...]

Why can’t I sleep?Wendy Wells2018-04-14T16:04:36+00:00

Brain health and exercise, new research

We know this is true, we feel it in our body and mind. After exercise, we feel better! Our mood improves and our attitude is more positive. But what is actually happening? It’s not just about more blood flow, serotonin and endorphins. Recent research from Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago shows that stem cells are "turned on" when we exercise our bodies. Stem cells are the cells that stimulate new growth. The conclusion is that exercise stimulates neurogenesis or the making of new nerve cells. It can happen at any age, but the most significant time is [...]

Brain health and exercise, new researchWendy Wells2014-05-11T17:53:37+00:00

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