INSOMNIA: BREAK THE CYCLE OF SLEEPLESS NIGHTS
Are you having difficulty falling asleep most nights or waking up several times during sleep? Insomnia: Insomnia is a frustrating condition that affects 20 to 40 percent of the adult population each year. The National Institute of Health defines insomnia as “difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep, or having non-refreshing sleep for...
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THE PILLO1 SLEEP JOURNAL CHALLENGE
This week, we will EVALUATE our sleeping habits to help us make healthy sleep choices! It's easier than you think... The first step is to determine sleep quanitity and sleep quality. According to WebMD, adults should get between 7 to 9 hours a night per sleep. For sleep to be...
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SLEEP AND WEIGHT LOSS: THE #1 OVERLOOKED CONNECTION
Is there a connection between sleep and weight loss? Staying up late to exercise? Beware: POOR SLEEP can sabotage your WEIGHT LOSS plan. When it comes to losing weight, most people focus on diet or exercise, but sleep is one of the best ways to lose weight. How much sleep...
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SNORING, OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA AND MEN – FATHER’S DAY EDITION
Many people snore. It is estimated that almost of half of the U.S. population snores at some point or another. Dr. Raymond Hall, DC states that snoring is generally due to a lack of normal tone of the muscles and/or increased tissue in the back of the throat causing increased...
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SNORING, OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA . MEN VS WOMEN
Many people snore. It is estimated that almost of half of the U.S. population snores at some point or another. Dr. Raymond Hall, DC states that snoring is generally due to a lack of normal tone of the muscles and/or increased tissue in the back of the throat causing increased...
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DR. HALL’S FHP (“TEXT NECK”) TEST
DR. HALL's Forward Head Posture / Text Neck TEST: Part 1: Stand with your back up against a wall with your feet 2-3 inches from the wall so your buttock lightly touches the wall but you remain in good balance. Is your mid back touching the wall, or are your shoulder...
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TEXTING, FORWARD HEAD POSTURE & NECK PAIN
Americans are obsessed with text messaging. According to the 2009 Census, Americans sent 110 billion text messages in December 2008 alone, more than double the amount sent in the same month a year earlier. Texting may be a convenient, but it also has health implications because it reverses the normal...
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5 TIPS FOR BETTER SUMMER BEAUTY SLEEP
Summer is just around the corner, bringing us glowy skin and allowing us to stretch our muscles and get outside to be active. This seasonal change also affects sleep. Here are 5 beauty tips and tricks for better sleep! 5 beauty tips and tricks for better sleep 1. Diet Summer is associated with lighter...
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MOTHERS DAY EDITION: TOP THREE STRESSORS FOR MOTHERS
This Mother’s Day, we reflect on mothers sleep health. Dr. Raymond Hall, DC explains the top three physical stressors for mothers and provides sleep tips for new moms. Sleep Tips for New Moms 1. Lack of sleep: According to the National Sleep Foundation, 7 to 9 hours of sleep a night is ideal for adults....
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PILLO1 PROMOTIONAL VIDEO
PILLO1, the innovative pillow invented by Chripractor Dr. Raymond Hall, has experienced great success in a short period of time since the product was brought to market in January 2010. Now, just over a year later, PILLO1 is on the verge of experiencing its greatest spike in growth yet. PILLO1...
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