Tips for Better Sleep at Night
Sleep is vital for both your physical and mental health. The typical adult requires at least 8 to 10 hours of sleep every night. Less than 5 hours of sleep can lead to chronic health issues, like heart disease and diabetes. Sleep deprivation or inadequate sleep can make you feel lethargic and tired throughout the day. We spent our day working our body and mind to do various activities. Night is the time to relax and put your body to the rest it needs desperately. A good quality sleep prepares...
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Winter and Your Skin
Winter weather can be especially rough on skin. Not only does the cold outdoor air dry out your epidermis, but heated indoor air from furnaces or other sources of artificial warmth can also be drying. Dry skin can be flaky, itchy, and uncomfortable. You can prevent reptilian skin this winter with all-natural alternatives. Make sure to test any of these remedies on a small part of your skin before applying to large areas. You might have an allergy or sensitivity to any of the items listed...
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Healing After a Medical Procedure
Most medical procedures require some downtime afterward for healing. The more you listen to your body and not try to rush back into things, the better results you will see long term. While it can be frustrating that you can’t immediately bounce back after a procedure, these tips will help you stay on track and have a more enjoyable time while you’re on the mend. Prepare It’s best to prepare for your post-surgery needs well before you go into surgery. While your doctor will give you a list of...
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Seasonal Sniffles and Your Gut
Digestive health is related to so much more than just a feeling in your gut. A healthy (or unhealthy) digestive system can impact your immune system and even your mood. There is a reason why many people who are experiencing high stress in life can develop stomach issues or ulcers—your digestive system can be heavily impacted when you are under pressure both mentally and physically. In addition to your immune system and your mental health, your seasonal sniffles can also be negatively impacted...
Read MoreBoosting Your Energy Levels the Natural Way
Americans work too many hours, and despite their attempts at fulfilling many competing obligations, they are proving unsuccessful at evading common mental conditions such as anxiety and “the blues.” Much of the problem has to do with a lack of work-life balance. According to the Center for American Progress, 70% of children live in homes where both parents work. Lack of parental leave benefits, the lack of laws setting maximum lengths of the work week, and the fact that almost 86% of males and...
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5 Tips to Jumpstart Your Workout Routine
Exercise is an important part of living a healthy life, and in fact, it can provide substantial benefits throughout someone’s lifetime. Exercise is one of the many things you can do to improve your life; but unfortunately, so many people push it to the side as a last priority. We’re here to tell you that it’s something you shouldn’t be pushing aside or telling yourself it can wait until tomorrow. Here at American BioSciences, we know that exercise is something that is crucial to a healthy...
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