Getting a good night sleep by trying to fall asleep earlier may sound like a responsible thing to do but it probably won’t help. Trying to sleep when you’re not tired may actually lead to more difficulty in falling asleep. Your circadian rhythm, the human bodies built in clock, runs on cycle that is pretty [...]
Most adult shouldn’t need a nap during the day. If you’re having trouble sleeping at night, day napping may be part of your problem. To avoid sleepless nights, focus on having a regular regimen instead of a scattered collection of naps and sleep. A sleep-aid like REVLEX® Sleep Time will help you sleep at night [...]
It can take between 10-20 minutes for most people to fall asleep on a normal night. If you’re having trouble falling asleep and find yourself lying in bed waiting for it to come, you may just need to do something relaxing, like read a book, until you feel sleepy. Avoid becoming anxious about your sleeplessness [...]
Not all people have the same sleep needs. We’re all different and our needs could be a result of our age, health, genetics or other factor. Typically, most of us need between 6 to 9 hours of sleep every night to feel well rested and alert the next day. If you wake up feeling groggy [...]
Yes, there are several medical conditions that can result in you suffering from muscle pain including: Chronic fatigue Fibromyalgia Inflammation of muscular connective tissue (Myofascial pain syndrome) Low potassium (Hypokalemia) Thyroid problems (Hypothyroidism or Hyperthyroidism)
While arthritis doesn’t have a specific diet to follow, there are foods that should be avoided if you want to reduce your chances of arthritis inflammation and pain. Here are the top 10 foods to avoid if you have arthritis: Fried Food—You don’t want salt, you don’t want fat, you don’t want artificial preservatives, and [...]
If your work involves heavy lifting, you should strongly consider the potential for additional pain and damage stemming from your arthritis. Plan your job around mitigation of your arthritis condition. Always consult with your medical health provider if you are concerned about the potential for workplace injury. If your work is more sedentary or hands [...]
Arthritis can be debilitating disease that is a constant barrier to doing simple everyday tasks that were once routine. Adopting devices designed to assist people with arthritis can aid greatly in regaining access to lost abilities. Tools such as scissors or knives have been redesigned to accommodate the effects of arthritis. Other devices for opening [...]
Smoking and drinking alcohol can both be causes of inflammation and pain related to your arthritis. Tobacco is full of toxins that can cause trauma to the connective tissues while even a seemingly moderate amount of alcohol consumption (1-2 drinks per day) can cause inflammation and increased joint pain from arthritis. Avoiding smoking and consuming [...]
Yes, cold and heat can provide temporary pain and stiffness relief. Applying cold will help to reduce the joint swelling by slowing circulation in the area you’re cooling down. Reduced swelling helps regain motion in the joint while the cold numbs the area from pain. Applying heat to the area will increase your circulation and [...]
