Tag: Stress

Magnesium is the MVP of minerals. Since it’s found in every single cell in your body, it’s safe to say you can’t live without it. This mighty mineral has many, many health benefits, such as supporting blood sugar, mood and sleep. You can include many magnesium-rich foods, such as leafy...

Couch potato. Desk jockey. Inactive. There are many terms for a sedentary lifestyle, but they all mean the same thing: a person who spends the majority of their life sitting and lying down and getting very little exercise. Since our bodies are made to move, making the conscious effort to...

In addition to quality sleep, fueling up with nutritious foods and exercising, there’s another tool in the self-care toolbox that can help fight daily stress: supplements. They provide an extra dose of calm by filling in any nutritional gaps left behind from our diets. From familiar ones like vitamin C...

Even if you’re dialed in with your diet and workout routine, the external stressors of work, family and everything in between can take a major toll on your health and well-being. Enter: Mother Nature, who brings a slew of natural ways to strengthen our internal systems that deal with periodic...

Ah, sleep. That blissful nightly reprieve from all things worrisome. That lovely, mysterious, and, for many, downright elusive mistress. However, stress and sleep can be an extremely toxic duo, which can ultimately impact our physical and mental health. For example, chronic under-sleeping has been linked to mood disorders, chronic health...

There are two sides to every coin. And in the case of exercise, that couldn’t be more true. Yet, when the topic of cardio vs strength training comes up in conversation, it seems like most people believe you’re either in one corner or the other. But, are there actual benefits...

Ashwagandha has been used as a traditional remedy in India as far back as 6000 BC. More recently, this root’s benefits for occasional stress relief have helped it gain favor in the West. Ashwagandha is an adaptogen that helps support healthy levels of cortisol, plus it can improve sleep quality....

Digestive enzymes break down food into the nutritional building blocks that your body needs. Digestive enzymes are naturally released to assist the digestive process. But in some instances, your body might not produce enough of a specific enzyme or enzymes. If you experience occasional digestive issues like bloating, indigestion or...

Glutathione, also known as “GSH” or the “master antioxidant,” is an easy way to help stop the harmful chain of reactions caused by diet and stress. Are your daily stress levels at an all-time high? Here’s one powerful way to stay resilient: Get more antioxidants like glutathione in your life....

It’s safe to say that 2020 will be a major chapter in the history books of our lives. From being quarantined inside our homes to wearing face masks out in public, enduring the COVID-19 pandemic has certainly been a huge challenge. And, for social butterflies like me, the concept of...

Download the Bulletproof Sleep Bundle now (includes Bulletproof Sleep Roadmap, sleep log and your printable sleep checklist) via the sign-up form below! Raise your hand if any of these scenarios sounds familiar: You struggle to fall asleep, and once you do, you wake up multiple times a night. Or perhaps...

Our moods are multi-faceted and changes to them can have many causes. Several mineral and vitamin deficiencies are associated with how we feel about ourselves and the world around us. Supporting your brain with mood-boosting supplements may help relieve symptoms of the blues When you out of sorts or stressed,...