Sleep Posts

Wednesday October 25, 2017 at 7:53pm
Make the most of the extra hour sleep… The end of Daylight Saving Timeis one of our favorite excuses to sleep for an extra hour — a decadent,once-a-year, Sunday morning treat.Howmuch can an extra hours sleep change you? Both the hours slept and the intensity of the sleep are important.Some of your most refreshing sleep occurs during deep sleep. Although suchsleep's true effects are still being studied, it is generally considered arestorative period for the brain. And when ....
Monday August 7, 2017 at 1:24pm
Which foods to eat, and which to steer clear offor a good night's sleep Reach for …  1.   Tryptophan-rich foods Tryptophan is asleep-promoting substance. Foods that are high in tryptophan include dairyproducts (such as milk or yoghurt), nuts and seeds, bananas, honey, and eggs.2.   Carbohydrates Carbohydrate-rich foodscomplement dairy foods by increasing the level of sleep-inducing tryptophan inthe blood. So a few late night snacks to help....
Monday August 7, 2017 at 1:19pm
What To Eat & Drink For A Good Night’s SleepFor dinner…    ·      Tuna salad (with lettuce and tomatoes) Fish such as Tuna, salmon or halibut are high in vitamin B6, which your bodyneeds to make melatonin and serotonin. Tomatoesare one of the best sources oflycopene, a mineral important for sleep. Lettuce containssignificant amounts of a substance called lactucarium, which is a naturalopiate. FACT: This is why extract....
Monday August 7, 2017 at 1:15pm
What To Do When YouCan’t SleepEstablisha regular bedtime routine.Findactivities that help you wind down before bed, and stick to the same sleep-wakeschedule,even on weekends.Don’t smoke.Need anotherreason to quit? Smokers commonly exhibit symptoms of insomnia—possibly becausetheir bodies go into nicotine withdrawal during the night.Limitcaffeine.It’s temptingto reach for coffee when we’re tired after a poor night’s sleep, but drinkingcaffeine can make it harde....
Monday August 7, 2017 at 1:09pm
The Best Exercises For SleepWorking out regularly has so many positivehealth benefits. It can reduce stress,boost alertness during the day, and improve your sleep quality. As little as 10 minutes of aerobic exercise, such as walking orcycling, can dramatically improve the quality of your nighttime sleep,especially when done on a regular basis. Early morning and afternoonexercise may also help reset the sleepwake cycle byraising body temperature slightly, then allowing it to drop and tr....
Monday August 7, 2017 at 1:03pm
Sun And The SkinThe sun can do alot of good. It regulates sleep cycles, stimulates the body's production ofvitamin D, and enhances feelings of well-being. But there's also a downside:Exposure to sun can lead to wrinkles, age spots, and skin cancer. In fact,sunshine is considered the single biggest cause of visible aging. But you don'thave to succumb to the damaging rays. Even if you haven't been sun savvy in thepast, it's never too late to start protecting your skin, says Darrell S. Rigel,M....
Monday August 7, 2017 at 1:00pm
Top 3 Items To Help You Sleep1. Memory Foam Pillows Some pillows are soft to the point of providingno support, while other pillows can be so robust they will force your head intounnatural positions, which can lead to waking up with real neck pain. For a good night’s sleep, each pillow should besoft enough to be comfortable, but with enough support to carefully cradle thehead and neck, preventing sore and tired muscles and joints. Made from uniquely designed material firstdev....
Monday August 7, 2017 at 12:53pm
How To Keep Calm During The Day & Keep Stress Levels Low   Identify the sources of stress in yourlife & start a “stress diary”This isn’t asstraightforward as it sounds. Pinpointing the sources of chronic stress can bemore complicated. Each time you feel stressed, keep track of itin your “stress diary”. As you keep a daily log, you will begin to see patternsand common themes. Write down what caused your stress, how you felt, (bothphysically and emot....
Monday August 7, 2017 at 12:46pm
1.    Youage fasterA study done byUCLA researchers discovered thatjust a single night of insufficient sleep can make an older adults’ cells agequicker. Aging evidence included reduced skinelasticity and fine lines. 2.   Youreyes get puffy In the eye area, the skin has muchless fat so any water retention is much more apparent. Without slumber, theexcessive fluid gathered in the eye area isn’t transported to the bladder andso the eyes get puffy. ....
Friday September 7, 2012 at 12:43pm
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