Everyone knows it’s critical to get adequate sleep — your life depends on it! And while sleep is restorative, sleep by itself can’t fully counterbalance your waking hours of stress. That’s why Restoration is its own Pillar of Health, alongside Sleep, Nutrition, and Activity. Sleep and Restoration accomplish many of the same goals, but they…
Finding motivation for fasting is similar to finding motivation for other goals you are trying to achieve — it can ebb and flow day to day, or even moment to moment. This is especially true if you are new to fasting. The good news is that finding your fasting motivation can result in big benefits,…
Habits are a huge part of daily life. In fact, research finds that between one third and one half of your actions every day are habitual. To ensure that your numerous existing habits are serving you — and to create new ones that will support your health for years to come — follow this guide to…
Back in December, when I was thinking about 2023, I thought this might be the year I finally nailed down a Restoration habit. I’ve never had success with meditation, but some of the other restorative practices our science team has surfaced sound more appealing; I thought I might try them out in January. Then, I…
Building a new, lasting habit is hard. A recent survey showed that more than half of people who set a New Year’s resolution fail to keep it for longer than a year. That may sound like you have a fifty-fifty chance of forming a habit that sticks, but with the right preparation, you can beat…
Life is full of stressors, and how we deal with them is an essential component of our overall health and well-being. The word Restoration may conjure images of fancy spas and ambitious home remodelings, but we’re here to talk about Restoration as a tool for managing stress and getting back into balance. Because it’s seen…
It might sound basic, but sleeping is one of the best things you can do for your well-being. Sleep can prevent disease, improve mental health, and even boost physical performance. In fact, Sleep is so vital to so many health metrics that it’s one of the Four Pillars of Health — along with Nutrition, Activity,…
When considering whether a food, beverage, or supplement might break a fast, it’s important to first consider what your goals are around fasting. The three most common reasons people fast are for weight loss/metabolic health, gut rest, or longevity. Let’s look at a few items through that lens. Coffee Coffee has minimal calories, but what…
The research is clear: All types of movement, from vacuuming to ice hockey, can improve your health. But despite the myriad benefits that physical activity brings, only 23.2% of US adults meet the CDC’s guidelines for both aerobic and muscle-strengthening activity. Ultimately, a lack of exercise can increase the likelihood of heart disease, type 2…
If you’re interested in intermittent fasting and considering which schedule might be best , this article is for you. Here is everything you need to know about the 20:4 intermittent fasting method to help you decide what fits your needs and lifestyle best. Keep in mind intermittent fasting (IF) should be flexible. If you try…
