You’ve read books, Googled all things sleep-related, asked friends and family for their “secret” … but Dr. Michael Breus, PhD, shares the fact of the matter. “If you wake up at the same time 7 days a week - that will fix like 60% of what’s going on with most people.”...
Research and the resulting hard facts found to influence sleep and improve quality of life are now available. One of the most important facts you need to know is: Your optimal sleep schedule is ruled by genetics. It’s a static answer across the board – for all...
When in doubt, ask an expert. Dr. Michael Breus, PhD, simplifies and differentiates REM sleep vs. deep sleep for us. REM sleep = Mental restoration Deep sleep = Physical restoration REM sleep is imperative because of its mental restoration benefits....
“97% of sleep apnea cases is obstructive,” said Dr. Daniel Klein, who is affiliated with UCLA School of Dentistry. The body goes through stages of sleep. The key stage is the REM (rapid eye movement) cycle. Our body is still hard at work when we are sound asleep. It’s...
Why you’re not sleeping and the cascading health issues that stem from lack of sleep are very individualized. The National Sleep Foundation stated, “50-70 million adults in the U.S. have sleep disorders and most of them are having sleep apnea.” Common sleep disorders...
If you are desperate for sleep but want to make an informed decision based on facts provided by a sleep expert, you’ve found the right source. Dr. Michael Breus, PhD, clears the air on popular over-the-counter options, outlining the pros and cons. First off, if you...
When we lie down in bed, the goal is to promote sleep. Are you helping yourself sleep well? Here are my 5 tips: Make your bedroom an all-around serene, safe space Take the minimalist route! A few candles, a sound machine, no TV, a cozy bed, extra pillows. Whatever...
Commonly referred to as brain fog, experts call it cognitive exhaustion. Fatigue resulting from pain and debilitating health conditions doesn’t just affect the body,” said Dr. Nancy Klimas. “Cognitive energy is a different thing,” Klimas said. “Your brain is making...
Everything you do in a day impacts your body, your health, and all of its facets. The following are constantly communicating with your body’s circadian system: Habits Environment Food and drink Schedule A tried-and-true researcher, Parisa Vidafar, PhD., breaks it all...
A lot of factors come into play when living with migraine. For me, I know sleep, stress, and certain foods can send me down the path of a migraine episode. I also know that sleep, extra rest in a dimly-lit room with limited noise, healthy, nourishing foods and...
The role that foods we ingest play in our wellbeing is quite frankly, unparalleled. I’ve previously touched on toxins in the foods we eat, with the expert help of Dr. Nancy Klimas. Another valuable behavior interlinked with toxins is sleep. “The evidence that sleep is...
Have you ever had to stay up all night, or work nights instead of days at your job? You probably felt tired, sluggish, and in a bit of a fog for one or more of the days that followed. The behind-the-scenes toll and aftereffects those disruptions in your schedule had...
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