Grave Matters
Grave Matters follows families who found in “green” burial a more natural, more economic, and ultimately more meaningful alternative to the tired and toxic send-off offered at the local funeral parlor.
Eschewing chemical embalming and fancy caskets, elaborate and costly funerals, they have embraced a range of natural options, new and old, that are redefining a [...]
Sleep is an important physiological function. Not only is the amount of sleep important, but the quality of sleep. Getting to sleep, staying asleep, and not being disturbed while sleeping are important factors in getting adequate rest.
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Rise and Shine
Sleep problems are either intrinsic — caused by us — or extrinsic — caused by something else. Two examples of extrinsic causes would be medication or noisy neighbors, but the list of things that can interfere with a good night’s sleep seems endless –
physical aches and pains
depression
anxiety
jet lag
shift work
Any of these things can result in [...]
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Some people can seemingly get by with very little sleep and function at a high level, but these people are the exception. The latest sleep research shows that the brain needs at least 8 hours of sleep to function at its best.
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