Treat yourself and a loved one. You don’t have to eat by candlelight every night. But you do want eat slow, savor what you eat and drink. For many around the world, dining is a pleasure and not a task … Read More
Cat-Cow is a gentle flow between two poses that warms the body and brings flexibility to the spine. Be careful if you have neck or back pain. Sleep Tip #122: Try Cat Cow Yoga Pose before bed.
Dog lovers know that snug blankets make dogs less anxious. What about heavy blankets? It seems as if some are entrepreneurs are suggesting that a heavy blanket also reduces our anxiety as humans. Less anxiety = greater sleep. One company … Read More
Eyemasks work for many. Light interrupts out ability to fall asleep and stay asleep. Anything that blocks out the light will help you fall asleep and stay asleep. Darkness promotes sleep. Melatonin is the hormone which causes you to feel … Read More
In one study, patients with diagnosed insomnia were fitted with a cap that circulated cool water around their head. Guess what happened? They fell asleep faster than the insomnia patients who did not wear the cool water caps. This research … Read More
What are the benefits of taking a warm shower before bed besides being easier to share a bed with the one you love? The following are a list of benefits of a warm shower: Lowers body tension Relaxes muscles. Reduces … Read More
Clocks are great for telling time. Clocks are handy for waking up on time. But being able to see your clock while in you’re in the bed causes these problems: Upsets you if you have not fallen asleep soon enough. … Read More
Sleep + Sex = 2 S Method. Only use your bed for sleeping and sex. Nothing else. Why? If you work in the bed, study in the bed, entertain in the bed, and toss -n- turn in the bed, then … Read More
Knowing our numbers is good. Tracking our habits is also admirable. Yet, worrying about our numbers all the time and self-diagnosing ourselves is a bit dangerous. Imagine that your sleep tracker reports you are not getting enough sleep or not … Read More
Deep sleep or slow wave sleep is not only restorative but is key to memory consolidation. This is especially true among the 55 plus crowd. The 55 plus crowd generally experiences a bit less deep or slow wave sleep. Try … Read More
