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10 Drinks to Sip Your Way With Nutrition to Better Sleep
Good Nutrition Can Help You Sleep There’s no doubt about it, what you eat and drink does have an impact on your sleep. The good news is that you are in control, but it can be difficult to know where to make changes in your diet to improve your overall sleep or beat the occasional […]
A plant may help you sleep better!
Many things can help you sleep better and smarter. From hanging blackout curtains to painting your walls blue to ditching electronics before bedtime, you can achieve a more restful night of sleep. But did you know that certain plants can also encourage tranquility and sleep? Not only do live plants clear the air, they usually […]
What Sleep Tracker is Best for You?
In this tech-crazy world, there seems to be an app for just about everything you do. Organizational applications? Check. Fitness tracker? Got it. Mindfulness assistants? Plenty of apps will help you connect to more than just your Facebook friends. Every waking moment of your life seems to be tied to some application on your smart […]
8 Winter Sleep Mistakes That Will Ruin Your Hibernation
As the temperature continues to drop in Houston, winter sleep should be a breeze, right? Wrong. Quality sleep during the winter season can be just as difficult to obtain as it is during a hot, sticky summer. Avoid these cold weather mistakes suggested by The Huffington Post to keep sleeping soundly: Cranking up the heater: […]
The Art of Mindfulness for Better Sleep
A frustrating night of insomnia always comes at the worse time. You may find yourself staring at the alarm clock, stressed and anxious about not being asleep, as well as the upcoming day. According to Shelby Freeman Harris, Psy. D at YouBeauty.com, learning the art of mindfulness can change the relationship you have with shut-eye–and you […]
5 Things to Ban from Your Bedroom for Better Snooze
Practicing great sleep hygiene requires a few things, but it can be hard staying the course to make each night a success. Your bedroom should be a sleep sanctuary for relaxation and Grade A snooze. To make things a little easier for yourself, The Huffington Post suggests you ban 5 items from your bedroom: 1. Your […]
The Nutrients You Need for Deeper Sleep
While many people turn to medication to solve insomnia woes, improving your diet can lead to deeper, refreshing sleep every night. To get started on this long-term solution, consider what your sleep problems are. Here’s what nutrients Live Science says you could need: Trouble getting to sleep? You may need more magnesium. Magnesium is a mineral […]
10 Tips Make Your Sleep More Efficient Before Bedtime
One of the best ways to ensure a great night’s sleep is to make the most of your bedtime ritual. Our bodies aren’t machines that fall asleep on command, no matter how hard we try. Try these sleep tips we found on Men’s Journal to get deeper, refreshing sleep each night: 1. Turn down the […]
6 Things to Know About Putting an End to Your Insomnia
Consistently getting a great night of sleep can seem impossible, especially if insomnia is refusing to give you a break. Defined as an inability to fall asleep or stay asleep and issues waking up too early, insomnia affects more than 30% of the population, with 1 in 3 people experiencing the sleep disorder at some point […]