Hops Have Sedative Effects What are hops? According to Healthline, they are the female flowers from the hop plant, Humulus Lupulus. They produce beer's bitter flavor. They have a history of use in herbal medicine, dating back to at least the Ninth Century in … Read more about How Hops Helps With 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
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
Cocoa Benefits
Today is National Cocoa Day!There are many benefits to consuming Cocoa. Cocoa is a powder made from the seeds of the Cacao plant. Did you know that Cocoa can make you happy? There was a study done by the Journal of Psychopharmacology showing that dark chocolate containing a high content of cocoa can … Read more about Cocoa Benefits
Sleep Affects Mental Health
Today is World Mental Health Day!Did you know that people with mental health problems are more likely to suffer from sleep disorders? There's a significant connection between sleep and mental health. According to the Harvard Medical School Mental Health Letter (2019), every 90 minutes, an average … Read more about Sleep Affects Mental Health
