Author: Health Solutions
Just ask a parent, a shift worker, or anyone who has ever suffered from insomnia. A good night’s sleep is absolutely important for our health. There are many different reasons why insomnia can occur. We focus on how stress affects sleep. Cortisol, our main stress hormone and alertness hormone, peaks around 9 a.m. and should then fall to rock-bottom levels before bed. As the sun sets and cortisol drops, melatonin rises and our circadian rhythm is established. This basic rhythm is determined by environmental and internal signals that have been signals to our biology since the beginning of time.…
“This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking my links.” Avocado oil is a nutritious and easy to use oil. And many keto followers are curious: “Is avocado oil keto friendly?” Read below to find out! Gayvoronskaya_Yana / Shutterstock.com What is avocado oil? Avocado oil is an edible and cosmetic oil extracted from the pulp. As a cooking oil, it is considered the safest oil for high heat cooking due to its high smoke point. And it actually has a higher smoke point than olive oil. In addition, it can also…
Muscle confusion is one of the classic marketing terms that supposedly comes from the famous P90X program that was introduced in 2004. But a similar concept, “shocking the muscle,” has been used since the golden era of bodybuilding. The concept behind “muscle confusion” is that over time your muscles adapt to any stimulus. Therefore, we should add more variety to the exercises or constantly change the workouts, which shocks/confuses the muscles and forces them to grow. For others, however, muscle confusion is about motivation. Acc. One study states: “Building muscle mass and strength while maintaining or increasing exercise motivation appears…
Pumpkin, apple and maple – oh my! Enjoy the flavors of fall with these delicious and delicious fall desserts that will satisfy every craving. Cozy up by the fire and enjoy one of these seasonal, perfect treats that will give you the taste of fall in every bite.Not only are these guilt-free desserts delicious, but they're also made with perfectly selected ingredients to boost nutrition and keep you fueled while curbing your sweet cravings. Who said dessert has to be unhealthy? Try one of these delicious fall dessert recipes!You don't have to wait until Thanksgiving to enjoy your favorite holiday…
Dealing with stress and burnout The last few years have hit us hard. The motto “Work hard, play hard” (already a fallacy) has been replaced with “Work hard and then work even harder, because fun and games are hard to come by.”Burnout tends to affect both women and men because we have to keep a lot of things up in the air. Our roles as parents, partners, employees, children, friends, etc. place constant demands on us. in this hyper-connected yet disconnected world. The feeling of running on an empty stomach with no time to refuel and recover is an all…