“The field had long been speculating on this Nobel Prize. This is great recognition for the field of circadian rhythms that are intimately linked to our health and disease, including diabetes, obesity, cancer and cardiovascular disease.” — Dr. Frank A.J.L. Scheer, associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and director of the Medical Chronobiology ProgramContinueContinue reading “Body Clock Researchers Win Nobel Prize”
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Working out & depression risk
A new study suggests that just one hour per week of exercise, regardless of intensity, can significantly reduce depression and anxiety. Study authors, who looked at data on close to 34,000 individuals living in Norway (an important point, since their climate and quality/quantity of sunlight may be close to ours in New York and theContinueContinue reading “Working out & depression risk”
Boosting Autumn Energy and Mood, 3 Ways
The change of seasons in New England is more than just a temperature shift. The days grow shorter, and with that, our body clock adjusts. We may find our sleep to be more restless or fitful, our skin drier than usual, and our bowel movements may become irregular. Our energy may be increased, even leadingContinueContinue reading “Boosting Autumn Energy and Mood, 3 Ways”
Eat to Dream: Melatonin and Diet
Sleep and eating habits, if only we could separate the two. Many of my clients who complain of sleep issues, such as restless nights or working the night shift, have issues with blood sugar control or are overweight. Earlier this week, I wrote a post about our natural body clock and how this can influenceContinueContinue reading “Eat to Dream: Melatonin and Diet”
Two Iron-Rich Smoothies
Eating a plant-based diet can put you at risk of low iron. The side effects of low iron, like forgetfulness, fatigue, and irritability, can be prevented by focusing on whole foods that provide iron, folate, B vitamins, and vitamin C. There’s nothing worse than a bad mood that could be prevented by eating right! EnterContinueContinue reading “Two Iron-Rich Smoothies”
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