Allergens That May Affect Your Beauty Sleep

February 22, 2020 Shana Thompson

Allergy season starts way sooner than you think. Just because you have allergies doesn’t mean you have to put up with the symptoms. Sure, you might have to clean more and make a few purchases, but you’ll be able to manage your allergies much better. If anything, a combination of non-prescription medication, regular cleaning, a mattress protector and managing the air quality in your home with a HEPA filter can pretty much remove almost all allergens.

8 Ways to Sleep Better During Allergy Season

February 19, 2020 Lisa Czachowski

While allergy season and tree pollen season can make sleeping very difficult, it doesn’t mean there aren’t things that you can do to lessen the severity of your reactions to these allergens. Taking small steps to keep your home and your bedding clean and avoiding other stimulants that can make symptoms worse, can go a long way in helping you get better sleep and helping you stay more comfortable while you rest. Keep these tips in mind and they can help you get the sleep you deserve all allergy season long.

What is Sleep Paralysis and How Can You Cope With It?

February 15, 2020 Jessica Lauren

While no one ever wants to deal with sleep paralysis—it is an unfortunately common sleep issue. The more you know about what is sleep paralysis, preventing it from happening and coping with it when it does occur can only help. While there is still a great deal of research being done on sleep paralysis stories, understanding the information that is already out there on this condition will only help with your sleep, and your health, moving forward.

Best Stretches to Reduce and Relieve Lower Back Pain

February 11, 2020 Shana Thompson

Best Stretches To Reduce Lower Back Pain

Lower back pain can really impact your overall quality of life and make even the simplest of activities quite difficult. However, you shouldn’t have to live with the agonizing pain of low back pain and you don’t have to deal with invasive treatments or drugs in order to get relief. Before you go to some more invasive treatments—consider giving these stretches a try. In order for these stretches to really work their magic and deliver the results you are looking for—you need to be diligent with your stretching. Make these stretches part of your daily routine, doing them several times a day to start enjoying the relief you have been looking for.

Mind and Body Therapies For Menopause and Sleep

February 9, 2020 Rebekah Pierce

Mind and Body Therapies To Help With Menopause and Sleep

While sleep problems are unfortunately common for menopausal women—it doesn’t mean there aren’t solutions available that can help. While there is nothing you can do to prevent menopause from happening (and nothing you can do to flip a switch and magically get better sleep and reduce the feeling of being tired all the time). However, there are a few healthy, proven mind and body therapies that you can try which will not only help to improve your sleep, but your menopausal symptoms as well, so you can stay as healthy as possible during this important time in your life.

Sleep For Athletic Performance and Recovery

February 8, 2020 Lisa Czachowski

For athletes, sleep quality is one of the most integral parts of training that is so often overlooked. A good sleep regiment leads to better performance and less injuries as sleep helps heal the body from the day’s stresses. For many elite athletes, sleep can often be elusive as strenuous training can often have the opposite effect normal exercise has on people who are not athletes. That along with increased stress is a recipe for sleep deprivation. Luckily, it seems like more trainers and athletes are seeing the benefits of getting more sleep. While it might be harder to maintain a consistent sleep schedule, especially for international athletes who will travel through multiple time zones, it’s not impossible. Some top tier athletes and coaches have started incorporating sleep hygiene practices in their training as well as relaxation techniques such as meditation to help improve overall sleep quality.

How Pro Athletic People Stay Recharged With Quality Sleep

February 6, 2020 Karen A. Mulvey

Sleep is essential to good health. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or the best pro basketball player in the country or just athletic, you need to clock a solid, uninterrupted eight hours in order to stay healthy. While the adverse effects of too-little sleep are well-documented and dramatically amplified for professional athletes (after all, they rely on their bodies to make a living for them), sleep is important for you, too. Sticking to a good, regular sleep routine is one of the best things you can do to improve your sleep performance and improve your overall health. Don’t assume that your sleep doesn’t matter as much just because you aren’t what one of the pros. Instead, prioritize your sleep like you would your job, and you’ll reap the benefits almost immediately.

Too Much Screen Time Can Lead To Insomnia

February 3, 2020 Lisa Czachowski

Everyone knows just how important it is that they get enough sleep at night. However, the average American isn’t getting their recommended 8 hours. There are many adults (and kids) who are dealing with sleep deprivation, sleep issues and insomnia. Too much screen time could be a contributing factor. If you are worried about your sleep patterns and feel as though technology may be to blame, then try to cut back on your screen time. You may be surprised to find just how much it helps you get the quality sleep that you have been looking for.

Tips For Better Sleep When You Travel

February 2, 2020 Karen A. Mulvey

There is no arguing that traveling can make sleep quite difficult, but it doesn’t have to be! If you take some time and really prepare to tackle your sleep troubles when you travel, you will find you can start getting better, more consistent sleep when you are away from home. Remember, not sleeping when you travel won’t just impact you when you are gone—it can also make getting back into a normal sleep routine difficult when you return home, and can have some lasting ramifications on your sleep patterns moving forward. Take your time to plan out how you will be getting better sleep along with planning the rest of your trip, and it will only help you in the end.

How To Get Kids to Sleep In Their Bed

January 31, 2020 Lisa Czachowski

When your child prefers to sleep in your bed at night (instead of their own) it can come with a whole bevy of issues. Co-sleeping can interrupt kids sleep routine and prevent everyone from getting the quality rest that they know. While it is common for parents to feel bad for their child when they want to sleep in their parent’s bed, it is important to stay firm with your efforts to get kids to sleep on their own. When kids are able to sleep safely and comfortable in their own bed—it is best for everyone! Just make sure to have some patience and stick to the tips we talked about above and it can come with time.

Best Sleeping Positions For Runners

January 29, 2020 Rebekah Pierce

Best Sleeping Positions For Active Runners

If you are committed to being a regular runner—then it is important to be committed to taking care of your body as well. This means getting enough of the right type of sleep. Make sure to keep these sleep tips in mind if you are looking to get better rest at night. Sleeping with the right pillow and in the right sleeping position will really help as you make sure your body and mind are ready to keep up with the demands of your running regimen.

Catching Up on Sleep on the Weekends May Promote Weight Gain

January 28, 2020 Shana Thompson

Is it true that catching up on sleep may promote weight gain?

If you have been feeling tired, groggy and out of sorts even if you are sleeping in on the weekends to “catch up” on sleep—then you may be dealing with some serious sleep deprivation. Sleeping in all weekend isn’t the key to feeling better and it may actually be causing some unwanted side effects. The more that you know about the truth of catching up on sleep over the weekend, the better off you will be. Good sleeping habits are important and getting into a sleep routine is an essential part of a healthy overall body and state of mind. Remember to think twice about waiting for the weekend to accumulate all of that sleep you are missing out on over the weekend—it can really end up helping you look and feel your healthiest.

The Connection Between Sleep and Exercise

January 26, 2020 Jessica Lauren

Sleep and exercise really do go hand in hand. You need good sleep in order to get the most out of your workout and the right workout may actually help you get better sleep at night. However, no matter which one you focus on first, there is no denying that both great sleep and great exercise can help you live a more balanced and healthier life. Consider these tips and insights into the best ways to improve both your sleep and your exercise plan so you can truly live your healthiest life possible.

Is Sleeping With Your Stuffed Animal Okay?

January 25, 2020 Karen A. Mulvey

While most experts think it’s okay for adults to cuddle and even sleep with stuffed animals, most also believe that there are underlying reasons why certain adults grow out of their transitional items and some don’t. Interestingly, Millennials are the largest group that sleeps with their sentimental items followed by Generation X and Baby-boomers. Why that might be is not well researched yet. Some experts believe the increasing trend of sleeping with childhood items might be due to greater acceptance and tolerance. Others suggest that adults who still interact and depend on their stuffed toys might be due to low self-esteem due to an emotionally turbulent and challenging childhood.

Student Athletes Need Extra Sleep

January 23, 2020 Rebekah Pierce

Understanding the why behind getting enough sleep is an important first step in any student athlete’s quest towards a healthier sleep schedule. With proper sleep, in the right sleep environment, many student athletes will not only find they perform better in the classroom—but that their game improves as well. They can enjoy more focused play, quicker reaction times and faster workout recovery. Of course, getting enough sleep can also help with the immune system which will keep students healthy whether they are hitting the pitch or hitting the books for a late night.

Best Stretches to Do Before Bed

January 18, 2020 Lisa Czachowski

If you are looking to get better sleep at night and want to make sure that you are stretched out, comfortable and ready to drift off—then consider stretching. There are so many physical benefits of pre-bedtime stretching and they can really improve your life for the better. Just make sure that you stick to gentle stretches and consider the stretches that we discussed above, and you can start experiencing thee unique benefits for yourself.

Best Sleeping Positions During Pregnancy

January 16, 2020 Rebekah Pierce

Chances are, your doctor has probably already recommended that you sleep on your left side during pregnancy. It might be difficult in the beginning, but the more you acclimate yourself to it, the easier it will get. Your body might even naturally want to side sleep, especially during the third trimester, as the pressure and weight makes it difficult to sleep in other positions. If you’re worried about changing to a back sleeping position in the middle of the night, you can attach a tennis ball on your back to avoid staying in the position for too long. Getting enough sleep during pregnancy can be a challenge, especially with the changes in your hormones and weight, but it’s not impossible. Just make sure to get on a good bedtime routine and make yourself as comfortable as possible. This might mean spending money on a pregnancy pillow and even a new mattress if the one you have currently doesn’t provide enough support. It might be expensive, but you’ll want to get all the sleep you can get before the baby is born.

How To Exercise for Better Sleep

January 13, 2020 Jessica Lauren

Exercising Can Help Improve The Quality Of Sleep

If you have been struggling to get enough sleep at night—there is a safe and natural alternative that can really help. Adding exercise to your routine when you currently do not exercise enough is a great start, and you can also look into changing your exercise plan or even working our earlier in the day—all in an effort to help you sleep better. There is real research behind the link between exercise and sleep, you just need to know the right changes you should make to take advantage of what the right exercise has to offer.

Circadian Rhythm – The Sleep Wake Cycle Explained

January 9, 2020 Rebekah Pierce

Whether you are a night owl or an early bird, your sleep-wake cycle is something that is genetically pre-dispositioned. You are born into an environment where your sleep cycle and even your evolution as a human being was influenced by a 24-hour light cycle. While circadian rhythm isn’t something that’s super difficult to understand, it can be tricky to determine which factors are throwing off your particular circadian rhythm. You will need to do some work in order to understand which factors affect your own cycle - and how you can get them back in check.

How Many Pillows Should You Sleep With?

January 8, 2020 Shana Thompson

Not sure what kind of organic pillow is right for you? Consider shopping around various manufacturers. Some offer a free trial period in which you can test a pillow out before deciding whether it’s the right choice for you. If you can’t decide which way to go, this can be a good option - and one that can help you save some stress and some money, too. If you have been piling two, three, or even four pillows beneath your head, it might be time to rethink your stacking - especially if you have noticed some health problems as a result.