Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published December 15, 2024. Degeneration of the cervical spine, which is the neck portion of your spine, affects nearly 80% of adults. Unfortunately, most people are unaware of the damage until it has progressed significantly, mainly because it usually has no symptoms in the early… Read More »
Over time, sleeping less than five hours a night increases your blood sugar swings by 2.87%. That finding — published in JAMA Network Open — underscores just how much your sleep habits impact your metabolic health.1 Glycemic variability — the technical term for those swings — plays a major role in insulin resistance and Type… Read More »
This article was previously published October 29, 2020, and has been updated with new information. Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a powerful adaptogenic herb, which means it helps your body adapt to stress1 by balancing your immune system, metabolism and hormonal systems. It is known as a multipurpose herb and was used in ancient Ayurvedic and… Read More »
Do you ever wake up in the morning feeling like you didn’t get enough sleep? Do you find yourself feeling sluggish or fatigued during the day? While many factors can contribute to these feelings, inadequate REM sleep is one of the most significant. What is REM Sleep? Not all sleep is created equal. In fact,… Read More »