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The Benefits of Practicing Gratitude (And How to Get Started)
There’s no quicker way to affect your outlook, attitude, and even work results than by expressing gratitude The whole idea of practicing gratitude involves trading self-pity for gratitude — a simple practice that brings more benefits than you might expect. In this article we‘re going to cover the benefits of adopting a practice of gratitude […]
B Vitamins & Kava for Anxiety
Why We Feel Anxious Anxiety is a natural process experienced by almost every animal on earth. When something threatens our well-being, the stress response takes action and gives us the needed boost to get us out of harm’s way—we call this the “fight or flight” system. Unfortunately, our stress response can become dysfunctional over time […]
Heart Rate Variability: Measuring The Stress Response Through The Heart
The heart beats roughly 80 times per minute, which equates to roughly 115,200 times per day. Throughout the course of the average lifespan (80 years), the heart will beat in excess of 3 billion times. Each one of these heart beats is carefully orchestrated by the heart and autonomic nervous system to deliver exactly the […]
4 Ways to a Better Night’s Sleep
Insomnia is one of the most common sleep disorders, with a prevalence of 40% in adults. It is generally believed that 10%–15% of the adult population suffers from chronic insomnia, and an additional 25%–35% have transient or occasional insomnia.1 It’s no wonder Americans are so desperate for sleep! Fortunately, there are number of resources out […]