The Thyroid-Sleep Connection, Part 2
Did you know that sleep is an essential part of optimal health? No, you don’t need to just take a sleeping pill, you need to give your body the nutrition it needs to function like it was created to. If we are healthy we have energy all day and sleep all night. Drugging yourself every […]
Changes to Your Diet for Better Sleep
Sleep deprivation is incredibly common amongst adults, with the vast majority of people reporting bouts of insomnia, restless or interrupted sleep at one point or another. A lack of sleep is a result of numerous factors, including stress, anxiety, medical conditions and personal habits. Regardless of the source of sleep issues, they’re unwelcome and can […]
Is Your Thyroid Hurting Your Sleep?
Sleep problems like insomnia can be caused by many different factors, including chronic pain, acid reflux, and depression. But did you know that your issue could also be triggered by a small gland called the thyroid? The thyroid is responsible for regulating an important hormone that keeps your body warm and helps organs function properly. […]
Why and How CBD Oil Affects Your Sleep
Most people experience difficulty sleeping at some point in their lives. Whether you struggle to fall asleep or you wake up a few times during the night, sleep problems can affect your mental and physical health. For many of us, our sleep difficulties are occasional and usually caused by stress, illness, or other temporary interruptions […]
7 Things To Help Your Kids Avoid Long-Term Health Issues
Let’s face it: Being a parent is more than a full-time job; it is a lifetime obligation. For most people, it is something you really want to do your best at. In addition to ensuring your kids are healthy and happy as children, you probably also want to help them succeed as adults. Luckily the […]
Which comes first: sleep disorder or ADHD?
Despite much research, how sleep, ADHD, medication, and other disorders are related remains uncertain. Scientists are working to develop a clearer idea of how the different regions of the brain interact and overlap for attention, sleep, and functioning. Children with ADHD and sleep problems One-quarter to one-half of parents of children with ADHD report that their children […]
Healthy Eating Leads to More Sleep
“Eating healthy and allowing the body to absorb proper nutrients provides the brain with the chemical environment that it needs to produce the neurotransmitters that it needs to maintain adequate sleep,” said Ana Krieger, MD, MPH, Medical Director of the Center for Sleep Medicine at New York-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine. Nearly half of Americans spend […]
Lifestyle Changes That Can Help Reduce Symptoms of Anxiety
Anxiety is our body’s natural fight or flight instinct, and it’s a natural response to threats. But for people struggling with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, every day can become peppered with symptoms ranging from palpitations and panic attacks to trouble concentrating and sleep difficulties. There are various treatments that can help alleviate your condition to make […]
Stop Nighttime Stress So You Can Sleep Better
Stress has a way of interfering with your life in both large and small ways, but it’s arguably the most frustrating when you can’t shut your anxious brain off when it’s time to get some shuteye. Stress-related insomnia is incredibly common, and the anxieties of everyday life can make it hard for you to fall asleep […]
5 Things That Can Happen When You’re Overtired
Do you frequently find yourself saying that you’ll catch up on sleep later? Does your alarm seem to go off earlier and earlier every morning? Is it hard to keep your eyes open in the middle of the day? Unfortunately, busy schedules, commitments, and the general stress of life can often make it hard to […]
