Have you ever gone to bed really tired but just lay there thinking why can’t I fall asleep? You’re not alone and with so much on everyone’s minds nowadays, it’s no wonder putting our minds to rest can be difficult. We all know that getting a good night's sleep is...
What is Sleep Meditation?
We all experience sleeping difficulties from time to time, but if your sleep is being compromised regularly, you might want to consider sleep meditation. “Practicing meditation any time of day generally strengthens your nervous system’s rest-and-digest function.” There have been studies on sleep meditation and the positive effects it has...
Are You Revenge Bedtime Procrastinator?
Why do we have a hard time shutting everything off at night and saying goodnight? “Welcome to revenge bedtime procrastination.” Have you heard of it? Are you a victim of bedtime procrastination? It’s really a thing and affects a lot of people at night. If you want to know more...
Best Pillows for Sleeping
Sleep is a very important part of your overall health and getting enough rest is sometimes challenging. One thing that can help your sleep health is making sure your environment and supplies are right for you. “Having the best pillow for sleeping — for however you sleep — can help...
Benefits of Weighted Blankets
Weighted blankets… yay or nay? For those who might not know about weight blankets, they are basically a blanket that is filled with polypropylene plastic beads or pellets, discs, or micro glass beads. This makes the blanket heavy so it feels “like a hug for your body”. The research behind...
Controlled Stretch with Autumn Calabrese
Did you know the more you stretch the better you sleep? Our bodies are put through so much on a daily basis, whether you stand all day for your job or sit at a desk, it’s good to stretch your muscles at the end of the night. Controlled Stretch with...
What is Blue Light & How Does It Affect Sleep?
Our lives right now require a lot more screen time, whether it’s work, school, zoom calls, club meetings, even workouts have gone viral. All of this exposure to blue light have some concerned for their eyes and how it affects their sleep.”Studies have found that the blue light emitted from...
5 Foods to Avoid Before Going to Bed
A good night’s sleep is hard to come by some days so it’s important that we do everything to help our bodies relax and wind down to rest. Sometimes that is easier said than done especially with everything that is going on all around us!! One thing we can control...
How Much Sleep Do We Need?
Busy schedules often affect our lifestyle particularly our eating habits as well as our sleep schedules. Unfortunately, these two things should not be compromised no matter how busy or hectic our lives get because they have major health consequences. There are many options when it comes to clean eating recipes...
7 of the Best Sleeping Positions Plus One to Avoid
I love my sleep, but sometimes it’s not the sleep I would hope for each night. Unfortunately, tossing and turning often interrupts many nights waking up to feeling not well rested!! Sleep positions can really affect a good night’s sleep more than you may think. The following link explains 7...