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Tagged as Circadian Rhythm
LIGHT- is the most overlooked wellness essential that affects -core- vitality, weight, sleep, mood and other body-mind functions. Without the sun there would be no life on this planet. Just like a green plant, our bodies require the full-spectrum of light exposure to thrive which is equivelent to the process of photosynthesis; a process used by plants and other organisms to convert light energy into...
March 18, 2016
Since the beginning of human history, people have lived and worked outdoors during the light of day, absorbing light energy from the sky. An average of 10 hours outdoors each day, 70 hours weekly, was common. Following the advent of Edison’s long-lasting light bulb, over the last 100 years, people have moved indoors, away from the natural light that so faithfully regulated our circadian rhythms and...
January 26, 2016
Photo credit: Alicia Cho, -Thrive Market - “Five a.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.” I raised my eyebrows. Sure, my new client seemed motivated to get her butt into gear, but that’s an early morning for anyone, trainers included. She promised she’d be there, no matter what. Monday rolled around, and I got a sleepy email explaining that she’d be 10 minutes late. Wednesday, the tardiness increased...
December 19, 2015
It's that time of year. Halloween has just passed, the once abundant supply of Snickers bars, lollipops and Tootsie Rolls now nothing more than empty wrappers and the eclectic mixture of smells in a pillowcase. Now we have Thanksgiving, Christmas and a season's worth of birthdays to contend with as we try to navigate our way to a healthier body. However, lurking under all of these obvious triggers...
November 25, 2015
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