Can’t sleep? Then look at this list of reasons that might be keeping you from getting enough rest. If you’re lucky, a small change of habit could get you back on the right track. The Problem With Insomnia Chronic insomnia can increase your chances of developing cardiovascular disease, anxiety, and increased mortality overall 1. To stay healthy, your body depends...Continue Reading
What if something was stealing your sleep in the middle of the night without you knowing it? That something could be sleep apnea. Sleep apnea refers to a disorder in which you repeatedly stop breathing while sleeping. And every time you stop breathing, your sleep gets interrupted, making for low quality sleep. You may have no trouble getting to sleep,...Continue Reading
A new study has given us a shocking glimpse of what goes on inside the brain when we don’t get enough sleep. And the results from this study are deeply related to two health concerns that are endemic in America and some of the developed world. Insomnia and Alzheimer’s Sleeplessness and Alzheimer’s are major concerns for many of us in...Continue Reading
Sleep repairs, rejuvenates, and strengthens your body. You need to sleep decently if you want to feel good. People try drugs, supplements, and healthy habits like exercise and meditation to improve their sleep. But could your diet also play a role in how well you sleep? Yes! Certain foods (and eating habits) make it harder for you to get a...Continue Reading
So many people are stressed out and can’t sleep. When you can’t sleep, it’s bad for just about everything in your life. You’ll feel worse, your skin won’t look as good (think beauty sleep), and you’ll have a much higher chance of developing cardiovascular disease, anxiety, and increased mortality 1. The vitality of your body depends on the restorative processes...Continue Reading
For many of us, it’s hard to sleep. It shouldn’t be, should it? Pharmaceutical sleep meds are very powerful and can have nasty side effects (even long term effects). And every now and then you’ll hes of people sleepwalking and even driving. Luckily there are many natural remedies for sleep. Some work better than others and have some research...Continue Reading
Your brain is a mess without sleep. Sleep deprivation, especially chronic sleep deprivation, causes tiredness and malaise, and it’s not a problem that can simply be fixed with a shot of caffeine. Researchers have found that sleep-deprived people simply react more strongly to stressors, even mild stressors, than adequately rested people 2. When exposed to these mild stressors, those who...Continue Reading
Many of us have trouble getting a full night of high quality sleep on a regular basis. Insomnia and interrupted sleep not only steal our quality of life but also can actually increase our chances of developing serious degenerative diseases like heart disease, and others. Sleep apnea is one cause of interrupted sleep. Those who suffer from this condition...Continue Reading
Insomnia seems ever more prevalent today. We usually try to battle this sleeplessness by taking supplements, drugs, or practicing consistent bedtime preparation habits. But what if great sleep could be accomplished simply by placing a plant in your room? Check out these 6 plants for your bedroom to help you sleep better. 1. Lavender Humans have have used lavender for...Continue Reading
