Welcome. Today we are going to discuss back pain. If you’re a shift worker and work long hours on your feet you probably have experienced some sort of back pain in your life. Today I am going to talk about some ways to get some relief, the different types, and some causes and maybe youContinue reading “Managing Back Pain”
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Melatonin and Shift Work
Melatonin can be a really good effective supplement in helping shift workers manage sleep and alertness better, but you must use the right type and dose at the right time. Also timing your light exposure correctly is a big plus as well. But what is melatonin? How can you use it correctly? And what effectContinue reading ” Melatonin and Shift Work”
Caffeine and Sleep Quality; Is There a Connection
Welcome to my friend. If there are any topics you want to know more about or just want me to talk about it and share with others, please let me know. I always love hearing from my followers and friends about their fitness and nutrition journey and what they are up to. So, today’s topicContinue reading “Caffeine and Sleep Quality; Is There a Connection”
Marshmallows and Nighttime Coughs
Welcome to my blog. Today’s topic is on the weird, home remedy that is floating around social media lately and creating quite a following. I don’t think the Stay Puft Marshmallow man is going to come to your house and relieve your cough symptoms anytime soon! ………No seriously that would be pretty cool though. Continue reading “Marshmallows and Nighttime Coughs”
EAA’s or BCAA’s -That is the Question
Essential Amino Acids or EAA’s are required for the body to build new muscle tissue and help with cell repair when muscles are recovering. They are called essential because your body cannot produce them. EAA’s must come from your diet or supplementation. Some foods that you can eat to get EAA’s are beef, dairy, soy, fish, and poultry just to name a few. EAAs have been shown in research studies to both improve Anabolic (Muscle Building) Exercise Response and increase Muscle Protein Synthesis.
4 Pre-Workout Supplements and Their Benefits
Pre-workout supplements, also known as “pre-workouts,” are intended to give you energy for when you exercise. The main ingredient in most of them is caffeine. These supplements often come in a pill form or a powder form, with powder being the most popular. Some of the ingredients in certain pre-workouts (read the labels) can be good for your health and your workouts. But the supplements can bring on side effects as well that you’ll need to be aware of.
June Days of Awareness and Celebration
People choose to commemorate the day by sharing information on social networks. Others may attend parades to celebrate or attend lectures to become more educated on a particular cause. Other meaningful ways to recognize these special days is to raise/donate money or goods to nonprofits working to further their cause.
Your Guide to Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression. It generally happens during certain seasons of the year such as fall or winter. However, it could happen in the Spring during the rainy season depending on where you live. It is thought by research that shorter days and less daylight may set off a chemical change in the brain leading to symptoms of depression.
Finding Your Why
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious or unfulfilled, you most likely don’t have a clear understanding of your “why”. I know a lot of time people are working to live up to someone else’s “why” in the absence of their own. Sometimes it makes you feel that you are out of alignment with your own unique purpose. Your why is a feeling that compels you to do the work you want to do even if it requires short-term sacrifice.
A Morning Routine for Everyone
Before you try one of those quick fixes to shake up your mornings and your productivity, keep in mind that revitalizing your mornings require more than just a five-minute hack. The secret is to change your morning routine in a way that works for you and follow through on those practices every day.
Harmony Shift 