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15 Tips to Keep Stacking Up on Sleep
Are you having trouble falling asleep, staying asleep and waking up ready to conquer the day? Your sleep hygiene habits may need some adjustment to allow for high-quality sleep to fully do its job. Try these sleep tips from healthy lifestyle and fitness expert, Ellen G. Goldman from The Huffington Post: 1. Get the right amout […]
Why You Should Go After That Window Office
If you are looking to improve your sleep along with your health, you just may need to move closer to a window at work. Conducted by researchers from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Northwestern Medicine, a new study suggests that more light exposure for office workers on the job leads to better sleep quality, longer […]
Ask Brandon: Should I Try Melatonin Or Just Stay Up?
I always tell people that if you take care of your body with sleep, it will take care of you! Make sure that you are practicing healthy sleep habits and promoting them within your household. With that being said, these questions were great! Q: If I use a melatonin supplement to fall asleep at night, […]
How to Eat to Stay on Track with Sleep
Obtaining high-quality sleep even when you are tired from a rotating schedule or constant jet lag can seem impossible. Our bodies are ruled by our circadian rhythm or 24-hour biological clock, which needs environment cues such as light to stay on track. When it’s out of sync your metabolism, immune system, hunger, and ability to […]
Ask Brandon: Helping To Make Your Sleep A Success!
Good morning and welcome back to our Sleep Smarter Q&A! I hope you slept the recommended 7-9 hours by the National Sleep Foundation. I did, and I am more than ready to get into more of your submitted questions! Q: Is it too bad for your health to only get 5-7 hours of sleep a […]
Ask Brandon: Falling Asleep & Waking Up Happy
As a sleep expert at Gallery Furniture for more than 14 years, I am very excited and prepared to help you sleep your best! Learning about your sleep needs and how to accomplish them has both immediate and long-term effects. You’ll be more optimistic, productive, and lower your risk of developing serious health conditions in […]
6 Ways You Are Sabotaging Your Sleep
We need sleep throughout the entire journey of our lives, even though it’s easy to forget. It is recommended that adults sleep for 7-9 hours each night to be at their optimal performance and health levels. Older adults may adults may find that good sleep is more difficult to obtain with the interference of medications, […]
Is A Kiwi Before Bed Enough For Better Sleep?
Kiwi, the wonderfully, bright green fruit commonly used in fruit salad may be added to the list of sleep-promoting foods. This fruit is high in antioxidants and fiber, packed with Vitamin C, and rich with potassium. Previous studies have shown that kiwi boosts our immune system, aids heart health and respiratory function. And now, this […]
Sleep Tips: Getting Back To Sleep At 4 AM
The problem with being awake at 4 am is that you know you are in bad place with your sleep and that your upcoming day will be tiring. It causes more frustration as you continue to wait it out and obsess over the fact that you are not asleep. In the long run, practicing good […]