Today we are talking about 8 sleep hacks for optimizing your sleep, getting to sleep, staying asleep and waking up feeling like you had a great night sleep. 1. Blood sugar regulation Preparing for a great night of sleep can start with your first meal of the day. Bagels, croissants, cereal (no matter how many […]
Category: Sleep Habits
Remedies for Restless Legs Syndrome
Contrary to popular belief, restless legs syndrome is not just an electrolyte issue, or an imbalance of calcium or magnesium, so what are some other remedies for restless leg syndrome? Before diving into the remedies, let’s consider some of the lifestyle habits, substances, and medications that can promote restless leg syndrome. For some, just reducing […]
Benadryl and Melatonin | What are the long term effects?
Benadryl and Melatonin, it is paramount that we consider the long term consequences of consistent dosing with an artificial sleep aid vs a natural one. Melatonin signals to our bodies that it’s time to get ready for sleep (it does not induce sleep). Benadryl on the other hand, blocks the effects of histamine and acetylcholine, the […]
Can Sleep Apnea Be Cured? | Detaching from a CPAP machine
Can sleep apnea be cured and can you detach from a CPAP machine? Sleep is designed to be a state of deep rest and regeneration. Unfortunately, for over 30 million people in the United States, sleep turns into an all out war of trying to clear carbon dioxide and pull air from the outside into the […]
10 Tips To Sleep Well
You know that you need to sleep well in order to optimize your life performance but night after night you find yourself tossing and turning. Here are a few ways to accelerate your sleep quality. Get sunlight exposure every day. Even if it is cloudy, get out there and expose your body and eyes to that […]
How to breathe for abundant health
The main reason I think breathing often gets overlooked (even though we’re doing it 20,000 times a day) is that we don’t give credence or respect to our autonomic nervous system or limbic system. The limbic system is always working for us whether we are working, sleeping, playing, or eating. We have failed to realize […]
How to get a good night of sleep
A house that is never cleaned, is like a body chronically deprived of sleep. Sleep cleanses, refreshes, organizes and regenerates our mind and body. However, for many sleep is allusive and not as easy to come by as counting sheep. That’s why we’re going to dive into the top things you can do to get […]
