Here are a few more sleep straegies

WellnessCrystal JuarezApril 22, 2020Sleep, Better SleepComment

Getting Through Groundhog Day

I urge you not to squander this time, but to use it to develop life-giving habits, such as cooking healthy meals, exercising regularly, meditating, praying, journaling, drawing, learning a new language… The sky’s the limit. We may not end up with a bestselling book or an elite level of fitness, but it won’t matter; the joy is in the journey, the step-by-step progress, and in the adamant refusal to waste another minute.

WellnessBen TylerApril 19, 2020Strength, fortitude, Mental Health, wellness, wellbeing, health, encouragementComment

How To Get Better Sleep (Part 2)

Learn some key tips in part 2 of this How To Get Better Sleep series.

WellnessCrystal JuarezApril 15, 2020Sleep, Sleep Deprivation, Better SleepComment

Ingenuity in the Hurricane of Noise

“…we can choose to be stressed, sit on our hands and worry, or we can step up to the plate, harden our gaze forward and rely on our God-given blessings of ingenuity, courage, and hard work to help us get through this stronger than when we started.”

The WhyBen TylerApril 12, 2020wellness, wellbeing, health, leadership, thankfulness, ingenuity, strength, community, crossfitComment

How to Get Better Sleep (Part 1)

With sleep being such an important factor in immune function, what can we do to get better sleep? What does better sleep mean? Ideally, 7-9 hours of deep sleep. Since sleep cycles are around 90 minutes in length, 8 hours in bed with 7.5 hours of deep sleep + 30 minutes to fall asleep or wind down is a commonly recommended amount and equals 5 sleep cycles.

WellnessCrystal JuarezApril 8, 2020Sleep, Deep Sleep, Immunity, Immune BoostComment

Singing in the Shadows: Choosing Hope During Life’s Dark Hours

We mustn’t let an attitude of “well, there’s nothing I can do” rob of us opportunities to uplift, inspire, or simply listen, especially during this time of social distancing. As we love to say at 925, we are stronger together, even when we’re apart.

WellnessBen TylerApril 5, 2020leadership, thankfulness, motivation, family, truth, friendship, cancer, wellness, caringComment

Why Sleep is Important for Immune Function

Did you know that 7-9 hours of quality sleep per night is necessary for most teens and adults to support healthy immune function? In one particular study, it was found that sleeping 6 hours or less created a 4-fold higher risk of developing a cold following exposure than subjects who slept more than 7 hours per night (1).

WellnessCrystal JuarezApril 1, 2020Sleep, Better Sleep, Sleep Deprivation, Poor SleepComment

A Time for Heroes: How to Be Your Best in the Worst of Times

How do you want to seem during this season? To whom are you looking and listening to help you become and remain that way? Today might be the day to make some adjustments, not just for your own sake, but for the sakes of your loved ones, and those looking to you for wisdom, comfort, courage, and strength.

“Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings, so that you shall gain easily what others have labored hard for.” - Socrates

WellnessBen TylerMarch 29, 2020hero, habits, Healthy Living, community, friendship, wisdom, stoicism, fitness, wellness, wellbeing, motivation, leadershipComment

C-Boost Smoothie

Did you read the recent blog post about Vitamin C? Are you curious about how to incorporate more Vitamin C-rich foods into your daily routine? Try the recipe below (or a variation).

NutritionCrystal JuarezMarch 25, 2020Immune Boost, Immunity, Vitamin C, Smoothie, Vitamin C BoostComment

Train For Greater

Conveniently located in Stone Oak:

21216 Gathering Oak

San Antonio, TX 78260

“Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.”