Time to CleanseWhat is Dry January? According to Healthline, t's kicking off the new year by cutting alcohol for an entire month. It's a trend that's gaining popularity each year. Alcohol Change UK founded Dry January in 2013. They started with 4,000 people that … Read more about Why Dry January is Good for Your Health
Make Sleep Your Priority in the New Year
Quality sleep will help you achieve your New Year's resolutions!The New Year's resolutions routine is similar for most people every year. You make a list of goals, start the year out strong by working on completing them, then Valentine's Day hits, and those goals begin to take a back seat. Before … Read more about Make Sleep Your Priority in the New Year
Sleep Tips to Help Avoid Becoming a Grinch This Holiday Season
Don't Be a Mean One Like the Grinch During the HolidaysThe holiday season is a hectic time for everyone. Whether you’re decorating for the holidays, buying presents for your family and friends, or trying to plan and cook that perfect holiday meal, enough is going on to make anyone turn … Read more about Sleep Tips to Help Avoid Becoming a Grinch This Holiday Season
Pumpkin Seeds and Sleep
What's so great about pumpkin seeds? Everything! Pumpkin seeds are a delicious and healthy snack. They are also a common ingredient in Mexican cuisine. You may know them as pepitas, which is Spanish for "little seed of squash." Pumpkin seeds might be tiny but packed with so … Read more about Pumpkin Seeds and Sleep
Indoor Plants That Help You Sleep
Not only are indoor plants great decor for your home, but some of them can also help you sleep betterGetting a restful night’s sleep is so important to your overall health. It keeps you feeling alert and focused throughout the day while also keeping you happy. Having some indoor plants in your home … Read more about Indoor Plants That Help You Sleep
Back to School Sleep
Whether you or your children have school online or in person, it’s so important to get sleep schedules back on track for the fall. Most schedules go out the window during the summertime, especially sleep schedules. The days are longer, schools out, and most people go on vacation. Getting … Read more about Back to School Sleep
How to Get the Best Summer Sleep
Hot summer nights may affect your sleep more than you realize.The heat can make it uncomfortable and challenging to get adequate sleep. It is vital to your overall health to get the correct amount of sleep your body needs every night, which is between 7-9 hours for adults. The Sleep Doctor, Michael … Read more about How to Get the Best Summer Sleep
The Meaning Behind Night Sweats
The heat of the summer can make sleeping miserable, but waking up sweating at night could have a more serious meaning behind it. The Mayo Clinic defines night sweats as “repeated episodes of extreme perspiration that may soak your nightclothes or bedding and are related to an underlying … Read more about The Meaning Behind Night Sweats
Myasthenia Gravis and Sleep
What is Myasthenia Gravis? The Mayo Clinic defines Myasthenia Gravis as “weakness and rapid fatigue of any of the muscles under your voluntary control.” This chronic autoimmune disease causes a breakdown in the communication between your nerves and muscles. As of right now, there is … Read more about Myasthenia Gravis and Sleep
Exercise and Sleep
Exercising Can Promote Better Sleep at Night!What is exercise? According to the Cleveland Clinic Martin Health, "Exercise is physical activity that is planned, structured and repetitive for the purpose of conditioning any part of the body used to improve health and maintain fitness.” There are many … Read more about Exercise and Sleep
Sleep, Stress, and Hypertension
Decoding the ConnectionWe define stress as "a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances." - Oxford English DictionaryHypertension, often referred to as High Blood Pressure (HBP), is defined as "the force of blood flowing through your blood … Read more about Sleep, Stress, and Hypertension
Vitamins, Minerals, and Sleep
Sleep is something everyone should take seriouslyGetting the correct amount of sleep each night is vital to your overall health. Numerous studies show that sleep helps your brain function and lowers your risk of many different heart complications like heart disease and diabetes. If you want to … Read more about Vitamins, Minerals, and Sleep
