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May 10

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Benefits Of Yoga On Sleeping

The benefits of yoga extend beyond removal of toxins and enlightenment. Yoga has become a well accepted way of assisting sleep. A brief 10-20 minute home session can provide immense benefits and can prepare you for the following day.
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Apr 16

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Fall Asleep! Take A Foot Bath

Picture the scenario, you’re tired from a whole day’s work or the daily commute. Your mind scattered with thoughts you can’t get out and it stops you from getting a good rest. The solution is a simple foot bath to sooth certain reflex zones in the feet. Footbaths have been around for ages, mostly in the east such as Japan and China, where it is believed to be good for rejuvenating the body and the soul.
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Apr 15

The Definitive Melatonin Information Guide

What is melatonin?

One of the more often heard of and first natural sleeping aids supplements is Melatonin. Melatonin comes from the pineal gland as part of the endocrine system. It is naturally produced by the body as a response to less light which is usually in the evenings and helps regulate and initiate sleep. The levels of this remain high until exposure to sunlight the following morning. As one gets older melatonin production slows down. Melatonin is responsible for our circadian cycles.
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Apr 15

7 Ways Lack Of Sleep Could Harm You

Below are a list of the effects of sleep deprivations as a result of a variety of disorders.
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Apr 13

Sleeping Myths Debunked

You Need 8 Hours of Sleep

What you really need is the amount of sleep your bodies tell you, it varies from 7 to 9 in most individuals. 8 is the average number. There is a study that actually showed people who slept more than average amount died younger. Unequal amounts of sleep lead to obesity and heart problems.
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Mar 14

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Foods & Drinks To Avoid Before You Sleep

Below is a list of foods/drinks to avoid before sleeping. These contain theophylline which can keep you awake.

Coffee Intake

Caffeine, great for productivity but horrible for sleep. Brewed coffee can have over 100 mg per cup, depending on the grind and brewing time. This stimulant is the number one component you should avoid. Don’t drink coffee beofre you sleep.  Decaf should also be avoided as it contains trace amount of caffeine.

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