OPTIMAL SLEEP HEALTH – 6 VERY IMPORTANT TIPS TO FOLLOW
Here are a selection of recommendations in order to take control of your sleep health to live your optimal life : • Be consistent with sleep. Sleep is as important to a person as fuel is to our car, both in terms of quality and quantity. You need proper sleep...
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TIP OF THE DAY
Get better rest by keeping your head and feet cool on warm nights. Opt for no socks and choose a breathable Talalay latex pillow (like PILLO1) for your head.
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ISOMETRIC SHOULDER EXERCISES, GOOD FOR ROTATOR CUFF INJURY PREVENTION EVEN IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC!
Do you suffer from shoulder or stiff neck pain? Weakness in the shoulder and rotator cuff can make you susceptible to sports injury so maintaining strength is important. Try this on-the-go Isometric Exercise Program for rehabilitation and sports injury prevention. Try these exercises possibly while driving in traffic. Who knew...
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HALL’S TEST: ORTHOPAEDIC TEST THAT HELPS TO ASSESS ILIOPSOAS MUSCLE
Hall’s Test: aka- “Hall’s Test I” and/or the Iliopsoas/hip flexor- extension and rotation test Patient position: Prone Examiner grasps the subject’s thigh and attempts to extend the hip with the knee in the 90 degrees flexed position: a measurement is taken. Then, while in the maximally extended position, the...
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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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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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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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