Sleep is not just something we need to do tonight, but it is something we will need to do the rest of our lives. So, let’s not rely on medications to get us to bed, but let’s look at how we can change our diet as a natural means for helping us shut those weary eyes and drift off into deep sleep.
Particular foods react in particular ways with our brain chemistry. While certain foods can amp up your mood, leaving you restless, other foods have the ability to create a sense of (more…)
June 2011
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Nothing is more frustrating than coming to the end of a long day, hopping into bed and not being able to sleep. Many products are available to aid in sleep, but if you are looking for something a little more natural, a cup of herbal tea may be just what the doctor ordered.
Perhaps best known and most available is Chamomile tea. Chamomile has been used for centuries as a mild sedative, to assist with digestion, and to relieve minor aches and pains. Combine chamomile with other herbs such as (more…)
Everyone has had sleepless nights. Sometimes it’s the stress of the day, or something we know we’re forgetting something. Sometimes it’s as simple as the body being out of it’s natural sleeping rhythm, or something simple in ones daily routine is preventing a good nights sleep. Here are some basic tips for getting to sleep faster.
A good night time routine is very important to establishing a healthy sleep pattern. Make sure to stop doing anything involving a screen at least an hour before bedtime. Video screens are scientifically proven to stimulate the brain in such a way as (more…)