Getting quality sleep when you work long hours or on rotating shifts is a complex task. I hope you are up for the task though because inadequate or irregular sleep puts you at risk for mental and physical health problems (Khoshakhlagh et al 2023) as...
Although quarantine has been difficult for all of us, at least with the sunny and mild weather, a walk outside could help clear your mind and provide the benefit of exercise. But, now that the temperature is falling what can we do to prepare to...
Hello HHR friends, By now we've been bombarded with COVID-19 information, pandemic panic, and countless unknown scenarios. We're stuck inside or wrapped up in our PPE outside. What can we control in this time of uncertainty? No one has all the answers, but here are a few...
As I think back on 2018, one of the trends I heard about most from my health coaching clients was their curiosity about and use of products containing Cannabidiol (CBD) oil. The products have been hard to miss these days. I've personally seen them arranged...
Stress is a normal part of life, but when it gets out of control, it can interfere with your ability to function normally. Stress often leads to sleeplessness, which affects your emotional and mental health. Acupuncture and healthy sleep habits are a natural way to...
So you've made your New Year's Resolution. More exercise. More sleep. Fewer calories. Who needs to pay for an expensive trainer, health coach, or sleep specialist when there are so many gadgets on the market today that can hold you accountable. Monitoring sleep is a...
Have you, or anyone you know, tried using marijuana to help sleep? If so, you're not alone. There is so much we still don't understand about the relationship between marijuana and sleep. In this month's blog, HHR has teamed up with The Conversation to discuss how marijuana...
We all like to dream every once in a while right? It’s only natural. Well, I’ve been doing a bit more dreaming as the landscape of health care is changing. If I had a unlimited funds, what would I build? Here's my attempt at answering...
Have you or someone you love been diagnosed with sleep apnea? Is there a machine in your closet collecting dust, also called a Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) machine? If so, check out HHR's blog "5 Ways to Fall in Love with Your PAP Machine, courtesy...
Are you someone who has suffered from insomnia for many years? Has your doctor recommended Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi) to you? If they haven’t yet, they might soon. Last week, the American College of Physicians made a recommendation that CBTi is the initial treatment for...