You have been there – you have slept in a motel/hotel room or slept at a friend’s house. And in at least one of those places, it just wasn’t easy to get to sleep. Something was so different from what you were comfortable with, that you had trouble adjusting. Maybe it was the other way […]
EnLightened Sleep
Before we had television and other ‘boxes’ that emitted light, we had electric lights. Before that we had gas lights. And before even that, we had fire (torches and fireplaces). That takes us to the original and still constant source of light – the sun. The sun – the light it gives off during the […]
Sleep Better – Part 8F
(Excerpt #8 from 17 Proven Tips to Sleep Better at Night) As I wrap up this series of tips on ways to help you Sleep Better, I hope I have been able to help you. If not, keep searching for something that works for you. Sleep is too important for your health – the benefits […]
Sleep Better – Part 7
(Excerpt #7 from 17 Proven Tips to Sleep Better at Night) Yes, it’s true – there may be a serious issue at play when you cannot seem to get deep, relaxful sleep. If you try some of the different tips in this ‘Sleep Better’ blog series and still cannot sleep well, it may be time […]
Sleep Better – Part 6
(Excerpt #6 from 17 Proven Tips to Sleep Better at Night) One of the most important – and cheapest – ways to preserve and improve our health, wellness, and ‘balance’ (see my previous post!) is to simply get more/deeper sleep. Research shows that poor sleep has immediate negative effects on your hormones, exercise performance and brain […]
Your Body in Balance
What is it that really affects our quality of sleep? Although all of the tips presented in this series may help you sleep, what they are really doing is helping our internal systems do what they are supposed to do. These systems are designed to bring about a balance in our bodies that allows them […]
Sleep Better – Part 5
(Excerpt #5 from 17 Proven Tips to Sleep Better at Night) Over the past few decades, both sleep quality and quantity has declined. In fact, many people regularly get poor sleep. Research shows that poor sleep has immediate negative effects on your hormones, exercise performance and brain function. In contrast, good sleep can help you eat […]
Sleep Better – Part 4
(Excerpt #4 from 17 Proven Tips to Sleep Better at Night) If you want to optimize your health or lose weight, then getting a good night’s sleep is one of the most important things you can do. Research shows that poor sleep has immediate negative effects on your hormones, exercise performance and brain function. It […]
Sleep Better – Part 3
(Excerpt #3 from 17 Proven Tips to Sleep Better at Night) Research shows that poor sleep has immediate negative effects on your hormones, exercise performance and brain function. It can also cause weight gain and increase disease risk in both adults and children. In contrast, good sleep can help you eat less, exercise better and […]
Sleep Better – Part 2
(Excerpt #2 from 17 Proven Tips to Sleep Better at Night) If you want to optimize your health or lose weight, then getting a good night’s sleep is one of the most important things you can do. A good night’s sleep is just as important as regular exercise and a healthy diet. Research shows that […]