We want you to have the best sleep ever!

Work towards a better sleep from the moment you wake up! Read on for some useful tips...

Did you know that you can help yourself sleep soundly and solidly at night during the day? Me neither. So far the only tips I've ever learned were the usual: warm milk, herbal tea, counting sheep... These suggestions can still be helpful but there's so much more you can do from the moment you wake up!

If you want to be able to sleep soundly like this cute puppy, then I suggest you try a few of these tips from Steven & Chris in Secrets to a Good Night's Sleep.

Some of those tips are surprisingly simple, such as putting away your electronic devices before bedtime and winding down the old fashioned way: with a book! But sometimes, no matter what one does, a restful sleep can evade him or her. Even when your body is tired, stress and anxiety can keep our minds active and prevent us from getting all the zzz's we need. In those cases, I suggest checking out our Sleep & Stress products.

Sleep well everyone!

Image source: cuteoverload.com

Posts from the Past: 2012!

It's December 31st and before we look forward to a new year, we're taking a look back...

I have to say it's been an excellent year. Don't you agree? 2012 has had its ups and downs but for myself and the team at Webber Naturals, and hopefully for all of you, 2012 has had plenty more ups than downs!

With great new content coming up on our website everyday, it's easy for articles from even last week to get completely buried in the archives. Even though the sun is setting on this year, let's dig up those buried posts and take a look back at 2012. Here are some fun and informative posts from this past year...

January: Our expert Dr. Stephanie Rubino started our 2012 with her tips for Successful Weight Loss for the New Year!

February: Feeling stressed or unhappy in your living area or work space? Try owning a pet plant! Learn why in Pet Plants: They're Good for Your Health!

March: This may be labelled a spring recipe but this Spring Quinoa Salad is tasty any time of the year!

April: This month, we heard from another expert, Dr. Joyce Johnson about The Importance of Fibre in a Health Diet. We've heard about the benefits before, but are we getting enough?

May: If you have any big plans to run a marathon in the new year, check out this infographic for tons of great tips and insights to get you going: Running a Marathon.

June: What better way to finish up a work out than with some healthy recovery snacks! We're Shaping Up with Chocolate Milk?! (Yes, you read that right!)

July: I know it's a bit chilly and dark out right now, but you might want to consider the Benefits of Working Out in the Morning!

August: If you're feeling under the weather, oregano oil can be a big help! Check out this Practical Guide to Oregano Oil [Infographic]

September: This post is all about 5 Positive Ways to Start the Day! Take a glance at those tips and turn them into five positive ways to start the new year!

October: Susceptible to cold sores? This month we presented an extremely informative series from our expert, Dr. Quinn Hand that you may find useful: Cold Sore Combat: Strategy #1 (to #6)

November: One hundred years ago the word "vitamin" was born and we celebrate that with a little history in 100 Years of "Vitamins"

December: Well... what can I put here? We've got so many good ones this month as well. Let's highlight this post since it's the last of 2012. We hope you enjoyed Posts from the Past: 2012!

We'll see you all in the new year everyone!

Image sources: ben(mahon) flickr, minted.com

The Importance of Cellular Hydration

Why should we drink plenty of water? Here's why...

It's officially cold outside and I find that I can't go anywhere without my lip balm... and a back up in case I lose the first! Lip balm has become my crutch for the chilly seasons. No matter how much I moisturize and use lip balms, my lips still seem to feel the sting and bite of dry windy winter weather! I started to think there must be something more than just the cold causing this! Guess what? There is: dehydration.

We're all told to drink plenty of water each day, but do we know what happens when we aren't drinking enough? Some common symptoms (depending on the level of dehydration, of course) are: mood swings, emotionally liable, quick to feel stress, dry skin, chapped lips, headaches, chronic fatigue (even coffee won't help if you're dehydrated!), allergies, asthma, dizziness, muscle cramps, weight gain, food cravings, insomnia, high blood pressure... This list goes on and terrifyingly on! But water to the rescue!

Feeling thirsty? Don't ignore that urge! Our bodies are composed of 25% solid matter and 75% water and our brains are composed of 85% water. Even our bones, hard and seemingly solid, are made up of 25% water!* With water being a key element in our body composition, it's no wonder that it plays a major role in basic bodily functions: it helps the body metabolize fat, convert food into energy, prevents wrinkles, supplies essential nutrients to the cells, flushes out toxins, builds a strong immune system, fights fatigue, helps prevent disease, increases mental acuity... Yes, we definitely need water to live!

There's more to hydration than drinking water. Drinking plenty of water will give us water outside of our cells (we're made of billions of these little guys!). What we all want is cellular hydration: water within our cells. So how do we achieve cellular hydration? We need water and minerals! *Read more about cellular hydration and the importance of water in Dr. Neetu Dhiman's article featured in the Richmond Review.

Time to go and refill my water bottle!

Image sources: Sarah Does Fitness, Chasing 42