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Even if you’re not someone with chronic acid reflux problems, we all experience it once or twice in our lives when we eat a late night, spicy meal a little too close to going to bed. This incredibly uncomfortable, burning sensation can keep you up all through the night, and contribute to esophagitis and other throat-related problems. Acid reflux and sleep are two closely related topics. Sleep can cause further acid reflux if no angle is used while sleeping. But, with the proper sleep solutions, it can also help remediate the acid reflux problems causing discomfort in the afflicted person. Causes of acid reflux The reasons why some people develop… Read More

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We look forward to summertime all winter. By this time of the year, the lack of sunlight and outdoor activity options gets pretty tiresome. But, with summer comes unbearable heat waves, and less than ideal sleeping conditions for achieving restful, cooled sleep every night. Our bodies sleep better in cooled, calmed environments, so here are 5 tips for sleeping in comfort this summer: Closed Blinds Letting the sunshine into your room all day is a very easy way to warm it up to unnatural temperatures. Naturally, if you block the sunlight out of you room, it’s less likely to heat up into a hot box throughout the course of the… Read More

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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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