10 Tricks to Avoid Jet Lag & Weight Gain
The average person requires seven-eight hours of sleep each night to function at their optimal level, and when travel is added to the routine, jet lag makes it extremely difficult to meet this requirement. And, if crossing time zones, the ever-dreaded jet-lag is likely in store. Many weight loss clients coming to PFC Fitness Camp share…
Read MoreCan Night Time Eating Really Affect Your Sleep?
It is estimated that one to three percent of the population may be suffering from Night Eating Syndrome (NES), a condition first described in 1955 but only recognized by the general community since 1999. The condition appears to be more common in women. According to an article posted on the American Sleep Association web site, about…
Read MoreWhy Americans Rarely Get Enough Sleep
Sleep…we all need it, but what is considered enough? According to the National Sleep Foundation (NSF), the following chart illustrates your needs by age group: With our 21st century lifestyles, we sometimes sacrifice our hours of sleep just to have some “me time” or to accomplish one last thing before bed. But, is it the…
Read More8 Shades of Pee You Need to Know Now
H20. The two parts hydrogen and one part oxygen make up more than two-thirds of the human body and is one of the most essential elements to survival. So important, that your body has its own water management system to prevent dehydration. Even the slightest decrease in your body’s water supply can trigger signs of dehydration.…
Read MoreSleeping Pills = Early Death
I’m pretty confident anyone reading this article will agree that there is nothing better than waking from a solid night of slumber. Unfortunately, that sound sleep is all too often dependent on a small, harmless looking, over-the-counter sleeping pill. In fact, up to 10% of US adults are reported to use a hypnotic drug with…
Read More4 Penalties Your Body Pays for Skipping Your Zzz’s
Sleep, glorious sleep. The majority of us long to cuddle up with our pillows and get a good night’s sleep. Unfortunately, most of us don’t get enough of the 7-8 hours of recommended sleep each night. Instead, we burn the midnight oil in attempts to keep up with our workload or to spend time with…
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