…from heart disease by 48% and stroke by 15%! The reason is a lack of sleep decreases your levels of the satiety chemical leptin so you’re more likely to overeat, contributing to obesity and heart disease. Chronically sleeping too little also heightens your sympathetic tone, raising your levels of…
…serotonin levels naturally. Potatoes, which have a moderately high glycemic index, create a precisely timed “hit” of insulin to escort serotonin- and sleep-inducing tryptophan into the brain. But because potatoes are so satisfying compared with other high-carbohydrate foods, they are not likely to trigger…
…), * Tenormin (atenolol), and * Corgard (nadolol). Beta Blockers also come with a whole host of side effects, including: * Erectile dysfunction, * Sleep disturbances, * Fatigue, * Dizziness, * Depression, and * Flu-like symptoms. Additionally, beta blockers deplete CoQ10, and should not be used by patients…
…recommendation goes straight to the heart of the issue. When you become fatigued, it’s easy to become stressed. Rest includes not only your daily sleep, but adequate relaxation and vacations. I remember years ago reading a study that showed people who took more vacations lived longer. * Learn to say…
…serotonin. So as the days get shorter and serotonin production drops, SAD can set in—including fatigue, anxiety, depression, carbohydrate cravings, sleep disorders, and even reduced libido. Fortunately, you can stop SAD in its tracks: * Get moving. A study at the world famous Cooper Clinic in Dallas showed…
We’ve been hearing a lot about sleep lately. We’re all familiar at this point with Michael Jackson’s previous insomnia issues, and in yesterday's issue of The New York Times there was an article about a new Pew Research Study that shows that 34% of Americans report they take a daily nap…mainly…
…desk or in your car for a quick stress-relieving walk. * Get plenty of sleep. It’s easier to focus on your work, and to keep work stresses in perspective, when you’ve had a sound night’s rest. Strive to get 7-8 hours of sleep each night. * Fortify your body with B vitamins, which are quickly depleted…
…light up. Since I first wrote about this concept, stories about experiences with Earthing have been pouring in from readers. They describe improved sleep, reduced pain and inflammation, fewer arrhythmias, and a host of other improvements. But this one was a first: Earthing for pets! One of my Facebook…
…If shift work is a way of life for you, the good news is you can protect yourself: * Get enough sleep and plenty of exercise. * Avoid things that disrupt sleep. Remove all electronics from your sleeping area. Plus, drink a cup of tea that contains valerian or chamomile, both of which help to make you…
…eating. If you eat more quickly, you’re short-circuiting that system. * Get more sleep. Many recent studies have found that there’s a strong link between sleep and weight control. The reason is that a lack of sleep is a double-whammy. It reduces your leptin levels, the chemical that controls satiety…
…flexibility, bone mass, and muscle tone improve, you look and act younger. Lack of mobility gives away your age. 9. You'll sleep like a baby. Not only will you fall asleep more quickly and sleep more deeply, your concentration and memory will improve and you'll stay on a more even keel emotionally. 10. You'll…
…direct contact with potential sources, such as shaking hands with others, touching stair rails, door knobs, etc in public places. * Sleep 6-8 hours a night, since sleep bolsters your immunity. * Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, especially the colorful red, yellow, and dark green varieties.…
…awakening, and settles down nicely as the day progresses. Usually blood pressure levels come down during the night, with the rest and recovery of sleep, and elevate over the course of the day with activity and stress. So, I’d ask: Do you have any psychological stress as you face your day that is somehow…
…diabetes, and without any history of cardiovascular problems, should do is follow an anti-inflammatory diet (staying away from sweets), exercise, sleep grounded, and take natural anti-inflammatories, including: * fish oil, * digestive enzymes, * bromelain, * garlic, and * nattokinase. This approach…
…in tomatoes along with pumpkin seeds and other fine herbs and spices can help men with their prostate concerns. From heart disease and diabetes to sleep and sex, The Healing Kitchen will educate you about natural, tasty remedies for many of the illnesses that afflict the 20th century. If you are looking…
…neurotransmitters in your brain—and can boost the feel-good endorphins responsible for the “runner’s high.” Plus, movement eases muscle tension, improves sleep, and reduces levels of the stress hormone cortisol. More recent research has also shown that exercise may actually function as an antidepressant—right…
…sugar and artificial sweeteners, since sugar will age you faster, and put you at a greater risk for developing heart disease than cholesterol. 3. Sleep 5–7 hours per night, grounded on an Earthing sheet. 4. Exercise three or four days per week, between 40-60 minutes at a time. My "cardio" days include…
…-pollution. In this way, your heart rate is dynamic. It speeds up when you exert yourself or become stressed, and slows back down with relaxation and sleep. That’s normal. However, heart rate variability is different. It represents the subtle timing variations in your heart’s beat-to-beat intervals…
…heart. Five of these smart-looking apps enable you to track vital signs, such as your heart rate and blood pressure readings. Others monitor weight, sleep and activity levels, blood work results, and exercise work outs that you can share with your MD. One app even manages your prescriptions, including…
…think you have turned it off? He, and several other truly electro-sensitive people we met, actually turn their household electricity off while they sleep to limit their exposure. Then there was Una. Her palpitations, rapid heart rates, and lightheadedness all dissipate when she travels. And her husband…
…can boost the level of endorphins—the feel-good chemicals responsible for the “runners high.” Exercise also eases tension in muscles, improves sleep, and reduces levels of the stress hormone cortisol. These changes can take a bite out of symptoms such as sadness, anxiety, irritability, stress, fatigue…
…green “superfoods” supplements. * Exercise regularly with activities you really enjoy, like walking, dancing, or swimming. * Get adequate rest and sleep every day. * Maintain a wholesome balance between work, play, and family time. * Strive to reach, and maintain, emotional and spiritual well-being.…
…-consumption of anything is never smart medicine in my book, moderate chocolate intake may be in order (but not after dinner for those of you who can’t sleep after caffeine). My personal chocolate stash includes resveratrol chocolate bars and organic dark chocolate bars. I allow myself to have a small piece…
Welcome, or welcome back, to the Dr. Sinatra Walking Club. If you missed the "official introduction," you can see it here. Each Saturday, I post a new Walking Club Check-in, where you can post your minutes walked, the number of times you walked, or miles by leaving a comment. There's no question…
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