Good Sleep Can Be a Game Changer, Literally!
Less than one third of American adults are getting restorative sleep every night. A lack of quality sleep has been linked to an increased risk of developing heart disease, dementia, kidney disease, diabetes, stroke, obesity and depression.
Is It Time for a Sleep Divorce?
Everyone’s experience with sleep is different. It’s very rare that two people who sleep in the same bed will have the same sleeping habits or sleep just as soundly as the other.
In 2024, Make Sufficient Sleep a Necessity!
Sufficient and quality sleep is not a luxury, it is a necessity. We must prioritize it and adjust if there are factors (such as toddlers who wake up in the middle of the night!) that create roadblocks to getting enough good sleep.
How To Not Be Terrorized By Night Terrors
Like so many new moms, I turned to Google. How can I get this child to sleep peacefully through the night? Through my research efforts, I got some perspective that my toddler’s nocturnal singing sessions are really not that bad when I started reading about how some children experience night terrors.
Is Red Light Therapy the New Melatonin?
Red light therapy (RLT) is a form of low-level laser (light) therapy (LLLT) and is offered in many medical office settings. Think of it as like a healthy tanning bed. During a session, the light delivers wavelengths of natural red and near infrared light. It’s like the wavelengths you get from sunlight without the harmful UV rays. RLT improves the appearance of skin and promotes healing. It is also able to stimulate bone growth and recovery as well as soft tissue repair. It is so powerful and effective that NASA used RLT to keep astronauts healthy while in space.
Why “Seeing Red” Is Sometimes The Best
We really underestimate how exposure to certain types of light may impact our sleep, mood and overall health. We, after all, already have so much on our plates and so much to think about. Now we have to think about light, seriously? You may think light is light, but there is so much more to it than that.
Iconic Singer Stevie Nicks Goes to Bed at 8am?! Here’s How You Can Be Proactive About Insomnia
Aside from making us feel good, I cannot say enough how crucial sleep is to our overall health and wellbeing. To give you a bit more perspective, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) declared sleep deprivation as a health crisis.
COVID-19 Anxiety Keeping You Awake? Be Proactive
There is a large body of evidence which suggests that sleep deprivation and a lack of quality sleep may contribute to a slew of health issues, including impaired immune function. And we need to be as healthy as possible in order to win the battle against COVID-19.
Here’s Some Information You May Want to Sleep On
Millions of Americans are not getting enough sleep. Sometimes this is by choice. Some may be workaholics and choose nighttime for working even though they should be sleeping!
Is Napping the Key to Your Kid’s Success?
Any parent of a baby or toddler would likely agree that nap time is key for preventing a cranky, moody child. My son is in his twenties now, but, of course, I can certainly remember those times when he was younger and I could just look at him and know he needed a nap. Stat!
Why You May Want to Play Catch-Up...On Your Sleep
A recent report emphasizes the health issues associated with not getting enough sleep. One of these issues, which I particularly find concerning, is diabetes. A lack of sleep can have an impact on your insulin (which regulates the amount of glucose in the blood) levels.
Alzheimer’s Needs to Be Put to Bed, Literally
A little boy by the name of Joshua Trump recently made headlines after he was caught sound asleep at President Trump’s SOTU address. Luckily for Joshua, he’s a child. So people laughed and thought it was adorable. As a child, you can get away with sleeping anywhere, any time!
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