Stress and Your Health
February 27, 2009 3 comments
Lower Your Stress: Reduce Your Risk of Colds and Flu
December 2, 2008 No comments yet
As we enter the heart of cold and flu season, many of our patients want to know the best way to prevent coming down with these viruses. In my last article, I talked about whether flu shots really work. If you missed it, I said there is very little evidence that they do.
The best way to prevent flu or colds is to keep your overall health and immunity strong. That’s why you’ll see recommendations for making sure you dress warmly, get plenty of rest, and drink plenty of fluids. Good hand washing is another great preventive measure, but there is a ton of evidence that shows another sure-fire way to lower your chances of catching a nasty cold or debilitating flu — and it’s not one that you see discussed often.
The Real Cause of Insomnia
September 28, 2007 1 comment
According to the National Sleep Foundation, 6 out of 10 people report they have problems getting a restful night’s sleep. Given that sleep deficits have been linked with diabetes, heart disease and lowered thyroid function, this is alarming. Sleep issues have been a media favorite in the last couple of years, as multiple studies have linked lack of sleep to increased belly fat and weight and decreased leptin/increased ghrelin levels (hormone shifts associated with increased appetite). In fact, one study reported that if you got less than five hours of sleep, you would gain weight regardless of exercise and diet!
Most health practitioners link a lack of sleep with increased stress, but amazingly few realize that research shows that chronic stress from too-busy days hyper-excites the brain and is the actual trigger of chronic primary insomnia (insomnia not due to any other causes, such as sleep apnea).
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