Sleep is Non-negotiable Medicine: Why we sleep and what happens when we don’t get enough. An Evidence-Based Discussion.
Sleep is Non-negotiable Medicine: Why we sleep and what happens when we don’t get enough. An Evidence-Based Discussion by Dr. Elena Zarifis, Bsc.(Hons), Naturopathic Doctor Even flowers (dandelions included!) close up for the evening when the sun goes down. Sleep is an essential part of our being; integral to our existence. Yet we still don’t completely […]
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR)- (walk through at the bottom of post) is one of my favourite meditation strategies. PMR has been shown to be useful for: Assisting in falling asleep, Managing general anxiety, Managing stress, Improving athletic performance through reduction of performance anxiety , general anxiety and through physiological measures. I love using progressive relaxation […]
