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”

The Best Brain Games

You can actually strengthen different functions of the brain such as attention, memory, and speed with brain training exercises. Brain fitness can have positive effects on your day-to-day functioning. For instance, it helps sharpen your memory and boost your mood. Your brain is designed to physically adjust to what you’re asking it to do.

Product Review

Normally I buy just the ZMA which is Zinc, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6, but I thought I would give this a try since it has the 5-HTP included in it. They are all roughly the same price, but I think the quality of the product is where you need to look. SNAC stands for Scientific Nutrition for Advanced Conditioning. It was started by Victor Conte a sports nutritionist that was dedicated to helping elite athletes get that extra edge they needed to win.

6 Ways to Process Your Emotions

Welcome tomy blog. Everyone has emotions and everyone deals with them in different ways,but there are ways that can be beneficial and helpful. To process your emotions,try these 6 ways the next time you are feeling that you just can’t do itanymore. Let me know how you handle stress and what is your biggest hurdleContinue reading “6 Ways to Process Your Emotions”

What are the Blue Zones?

Welcome to my blog, Harmony Shift. Have you everwondered about the people you hear about living to 100 years old and beyond?Have you ever wondered what their secret is? Or how they do it? Well, I ranacross this great Netflix original series about the Blue Zones and thought Iwould share it with you just inContinue reading “What are the Blue Zones?”

Exercising at Home? Use                Household Items as Workout Equipment

Commonly found household items can easily serve as good alternatives to gym equipment. For example, filled water bottles make great dumbbells! You can start with smaller 500ml bottles before moving on to 1L or 1.5L bottles. You can do biceps curls, triceps kickbacks, and even do some overhead presses with water bottles. Dry towels are another great addition to helping you get a workout in. Use them to stretch out before/after an exercise. To add a challenge, you could use a damp towel too.

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.

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.