May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. It is estimated that at least 20 million Americans suffer from depression. The Mind/Body Connection There is a well-known concept that may have originated with the ancient Greeks. That concept is that there is a link between a healthy mind and a healthy body. Modern science has proven …
Athlete Recovery: Sleep & Natural Sleep Strategies
Many Americans, athletes included, don’t get nearly enough sleep. Sleep is essential to athlete recovery. Adequate sleep is essential for good health as well as the efficient recovery from physical training and athletic competitions. Adequate sleep also improves an athlete’s peak performance potential. The lack of adequate sleep has an immediate impact on physical abilities, …