Author: Jesse Crow

You may be aware of the different kinds of food out there that do not help you sleep – aka anything with caffeine or sugar – but have you ever considered what kinds of food may actually contribute to better, more restful sleep? There are many, and they’re healthy for you, too. Sleep has a huge effect on how you feel throughout the day, and foods related to serotonin, along with Vitamin B6, B12, and folic acid, help promote the healthy sleep you’ve been needing. Here are a few different foods that will help you cultivate a restful slumber: 1. Complex carbs You’re probably thinking: yes, an excuse to eat… Read More

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Close to 60% of adults in the United States experience acid reflux related symptoms every single year. Of that 60%, 20-30% experience chronic reflux-related discomforts, making it a serious occurrence millions need to learn to live with – and sleep with. Acid reflux is the pushing of the acid in the stomach up the esophagus, past the sphincter that was supposed to keep it down. As a result, an incredibly painful and unnatural burning feeling afflicts the person, causing bad breath, cramping, and even vomiting. It’s brought on by spicy foods, fatting foods, acids like wine, citrus, chocolate, carbonated beverages, and a variety of other non-healthy foods. Eating big, acid-filled… Read More

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We’ve all had those days when it seems like absolutely nothing is going to go right. It begins with a bad night of sleep, and spirals downward from there. Though difficult days are inevitable for everyone, there are some surefire mood-boosting activities to prevent unhappiness at work every day. Here are 6 ways to stay both happy and productive at work: Eliminate Distractions Yes, that means closing down your social media profiles so you don’t spot articles or personal posts that anger you. Save the distracting Internet-browsing and radio listening for when you get home from work. Compartmentalize Definitely easier said than done, but practice compartmentalizing all of the different… Read More

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We’re all addicted to our phones. Chances are, you’re reading this blog right from your mobile device. Smartphones have revolutionized our world, and provide entertaining and engaging content right at our fingertips. It makes it hard to unplug and walk away. The downside of smartphones popularity is that they are directly linked to stimulating poor sleep in users. The basic rules of sleep hygiene recommend avoiding bright lights for 30 minutes prior to bedtime. This rule is becoming pretty hard to follow with smartphones. Most people don’t set theirs down until the second the go to bed. Even worse, 71% of all smartphone users either fall asleep holding their device,… Read More

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Studies show, according to The Body Clock Guide to Better Health, that only 1 in 10 people is a true morning person. This same study shows, however, that only 2 in 10 people fall into the category of true night owls, while the rest are left floating somewhere in between. Chances are, you fall into the majority category, which means you, too, can become a morning person (even the night owls can as well). Here are 6 ways to make yourself a morning person today: 1. Sleep schedules Our bodies need predictable times to fall asleep every night. If you know you have an early morning coming in a week,… Read More

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