If you have taken antidepressant medication like Zoloft, Prozac or Lexapro to name a few, you may have experienced bizarre or intense dreams. This very disturbing, it does not mean the medication is making you worse. Antidepressants suppress the REM stage of sleep which is the stage where you dream. The effect of this suppression […]
Evening Light Hurts Your Sleep
Did you know too bright light in the evenings can keep you from sleeping well? Light inhibits melatonin production and studies have shown that long term inhibition can cause depression. What can you do? Light blocking glasses can allow you to use your bright electronics without the negative effect of melatonin being inhibited.
Stress Fighting Foods
You are what you eat and some foods help you fight stress.
Not all Supplements Safe
I’ve talked with many people who are adamantly against taking medication, but will take natural remedies because they believe they are safer and better for your body. The Today Show had a very interesting segment on 12 supplements to avoid. Take note of the “Blue Man” Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news […]
A Reason to Get your Chocolate Fix – A Proven Stress Reducer Chocolate
Does chocolate cure stress? Recent research suggests this is so. The antioxidants in dark chocolate help reduce stress as well as help fight disease. Here are some recommendations as to how much chocolate one should eat to reduce stress. Of course, if you eat chocolate to reduce stress, you’ll need to make adjustments in your […]
Pull this Weed and Reduce Your Stress
This stress inducer creates chaos in your sleep and raises your stress level. Most people have it and don’t realize the stressful effect.