The sleep-stress cycle is a vicious one. With regular sleep hygiene and stress management, many people notice improvement in 2–4 weeks. We’ve all been there. You lie down after a long day, hoping for rest. Instead, your mind replays conversations, deadlines, and tomorrow’s to-do list. The more you worry about…
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The human body and brain are resilient enough to endure a certain level of stress. However, when stress builds up and doesn’t let up, it can overwhelm your coping mechanisms and lead to a host of issues, making it difficult to manage stress. These will generally affect your health, both…
Yoga is one of the most accessible ways to stay healthy and fit, as seen in the meteoric rise of this ancient practice in Western society. Of the countless benefits of practicing yoga routinely, one of them is a stronger core. A stronger core helps you prevent lower back pain,…
When employees miss time at work, productivity for that business suffers. Therefore, companies have a vested interest in minimizing the number of days lost to illness. This is especially true for preventable illnesses. Companies that have a long-term view of employee retention are well-advised to make employee health (mind and…
“Yoga provides us tools and techniques to lead a stress-free and a tension-free life.” – Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Stress is a constant companion in the world that we inhabit today. From disrupting our sleeping pattern to affecting our physical health, once stress sets in, more often than not, it…
Stress. Who doesn’t experience it? I certainly do. The last few weeks have been so hectic that I’ve tried hard to stretch my 24- hour day as much as I could. What I mean is, I’ve been sleeping late and waking up early. While I’ve looked after my family as…
Stress is a natural part of life. Usually, when one’s under stress, the body feels attacked and prepares to take action. It uses the fight or flight response and to do this, it needs energy provided by the rising levels of certain hormones. These hormones supply the cells with stored…