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If you are not getting enough sleep or find it difficult to achieve enough restful hours each night it can soon have a detrimental impact on many different aspects of your life, mainly because you will probably be constantly feeling tired and maybe a bit stressed too. Some of us have been turning to promising…
Those who have had any experience with a depressive disorder know that sleep and depression have a tenuous relationship. You’d imagine that feeling low would allow you to sleep easier, but that’s often not the case. On the flip side, you might have also noticed that depression kept you in bed for too long and…
If you’re anything like me, you sometimes find yourself up late at night replaying parts of the day through your head. It can make it tremendously difficult to fall asleep! I’ve been working on optimizing my bedtime routine, and make sure I: Avoid electronic devices after 8pm (keep your phone out of the bedroom!) Eat…
If your infant struggles to sleep through the night, chances are your baby is exposed to a lot of chemicals. Crib, cradle, bassinet, and other items host these chemicals and expose your little munchkin to toxicity. It is estimated that babies spend 10 to 14 hours or more of their day on chemical-laden mattresses, absorbing…
As soon as your head touches the pillow, does your mind begin to race? Is anxiety over money, work, or family keeping you up at night? Some anxiety is normal, but when emotional issues and anxiety are depriving you of better sleep, you should take action before you get trapped in a vicious cycle. You don’t need…
We all know that sleep is absolutely essential for our wellbeing both mentally and physically, we just can’t function optimally without a decent night’s rest. It’s also vital for recovery and development, particularly if you exercise regularly or are training for kind of event. With that being said, if it’s so important why is it…
The importance of deep sleep boils down to harmful side-effects of sleep deprivation. According to some studies, a sleepless night can trigger up to a 30% rise in anxiety levels. One study conducted by researchers at the University of California has even gone to indicate that the opposite is also true. In their test group,…
Do you wake up groggy, cranky, and in pain? Does no amount of coffee seem to fix the situation? Maybe you need to buy a new mattress for better sleep. To help you in your search for a better bed mattress, we thought it would be helpful to give you a run-down of the types…
Many people struggle with getting good sleep due to a variety of reasons, such as insomnia, children or other responsibilities. Here are some ways that you can improve your sleep quality and wake up each morning feeling rested and ready to tackle the day. Develop a Routine Our bodies thrive on routine and order, so…
You feel cranky and unmotivated after a single night of poor sleep. You feel too tired to work, exercise, and eat healthily. When you deprive yourself of sleep repeatedly, you’re more prone to suffer from chronic conditions like diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. Lack of sleep can often make anxiety and depression symptoms more acute. …
Have you ever finished in a day where you almost fell out of your office chair because you were drowsy and exhausted? If you have been through this before, then you definitely know it’s not a good feeling. It gets even worse when your eyelids won’t stay open for more than a second. Well, these…
Taking care of you and your littles is no easy feat. But, try doing it on just a few hours of sleep, and some days it feels almost impossible. Unfortunately, that’s the reality many moms and dads face. Everyone knows the importance of sleep, but for so many of us, it’s the first thing to…
Enjoying a good night’s sleep has a direct impact on your health, both mentally and physically. Although most of us may ignore this fact, how active your body is or how alert your mind is, depends significantly on the quality of sleep you’ve had. This means that your sleeping habits affect your daily routines and…
Due to their fast growth in a short span of time, having a good night’s sleep and getting adequate sleep is essential for the development of your child. Children are expected to sleep for about 50 percent of the day. This is crucial for your child’s growth as its habits, memory and social skills undergo…
For those of you who say that being a new mom is a full-time job, you’re wrong. It’s essentially two full-time jobs with back-to-back hours. We’re talking day shift and night shift, and then right back to the harsh, light of day once again. It’s not uncommon for young mothers to lose hours of sleep…
It’s estimated that approximately 30 percent of all Americans are considered sleep deprived. This equates to more than 40.6 million people. The fact is, getting a good night’s sleep is absolutely essential if you want great health. In fact, this is something that is just as important as exercising regularly and eating a healthy, balanced…