Archive for the ‘Sleep’ Category

Boosting the Immune System

Posted on January 22nd, 2010, by Kasey

After five years of working in a hospital, I have become somewhat of a germaphobe.  I often “take the long way” to get somewhere at work to avoid having to touch doorknobs.  I use my knuckles or a pen (instead of my finger) to press an elevator button.  I go as far to hold my [...]

Getting Enough Zzzz’s

Posted on November 24th, 2009, by Kasey

After eight to nine hours of sleep, I feel well rested with lots of energy.  Yet, I know many people who function optimally at seven hours.  So, how many hours of sleep should we get each night?  According to The National Sleep Foundation, there is no exact number of hours that we all need… “Just [...]