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Bedtime Habits for Better Sleep
Getting some shut-eye is absolutely necessary in order to function properly the next day. Most people need at least 7 hours of sleep to have a productive tomorrow. If you want your tomorrow to be perky, rely on these ...
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The 4 Best and Worst Sleeping Positions
A long day at the office or a tough sweat session can help you count you fall asleep as soon as your head hits the pillow. You might even being snoozing without realizing that you’re on your stomach, rather than ...
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7 Reasons Why You’re Always Tired
Is getting out of bed in the morning the most dreaded part of your day? Do you struggle to keep your eyes open when you’re driving, at work, or even when you’re out with friends? There may more to your ...
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Are You Getting Enough Sleep?
Not getting enough sleep, or sleep deprivation, can take a drastic toll on both our physical and mental health. Skipping out on sleep impairs our ability to focus, make important decisions, keep our immune system ...
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3 More Tips to Help You Sleep
1. Minimize light, noise and extreme temperatures (hot or cold) in your bedroom.
2. If you can’t fall asleep or you keep waking up, get out of bed and try another relaxing activity elsewhere. Go back to bed only ...
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3 Tips to Help You Get to Sleep
1. Avoid caffeine 4-6 hours before your bedtime. This include soda pop, tea, chocolate and certain medications.
2. Don’t exercise within 6 hours of your bedtime. However, working out before those six hours can ...
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Stay Awake!
Don't let yourself doze off during an important meeting or during class; there's an easy way to get a quick burst of energy. Just breathe deeply through your mouth. The extra oxygen will travel to your ...
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Sleep to Live
Research has shown that people may who skimp on sleep may pay with a shorter life span. Sleep is the body’s opportunity to rest and repair what the day has wrought, and if your heart is working at its 3 p.m. rate when ...
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Pillow Fixes
If you wake up feeling stuffy or sneezing, you may be allergic to your pillow. First, check if your pillow has down filling, which you should swap out for a hypoallergenic variety. Another problem is that you could also ...
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Back to School Habits
Summer’s over, kids! Time to get back-to-school ready, and that begins with getting up a little earlier each day as the big one approaches. If you’ve been getting up around noon every day, getting up at 7 a.m. on ...
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9 Quick Tricks for Sleeping Better
If you don’t get a good night’s sleep, it can severely effect your performance the next day. At the least, you’ll be groggy, but can you imagine if you were at work and you actually fell asleep at your desk. It ...
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Breathe for Sleep
If you are having a hard time falling asleep at night, it may be because your mind is still working even when your body is not. You may feel relaxed, but if your thoughts are racing, sleep is not likely to ...
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Let Your Body Tell You What to Do
As our bodies are naturally programmed to know what is best for us, make sure you listen to exactly what your body is trying to tell you at bedtime. Is it ready for sleep or do you need to burn off a little extra ...
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Cut Out the Caffeine
Are you a caffeine addict? Do you always find yourself reaching for the next cup of coffee or soda? This may be interfering with your sleep. As caffeine is a natural stimulant, it may keep you awake if ...
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Your Bed is for Sleeping!
If you have trouble sleeping at night, it may be because you spend too much time in your bed doing things other than sleeping. If you bring your work, your computer, or your dinner into bed with you, your mind ...
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Unclutter Your Mind Before Bedtime
If you tend to have trouble sleeping at night due to racing thoughts or stress, try starting a bedtime journal. Each night before you go to sleep, write down all the thoughts that are in your head. Whether ...
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Alarm Clocks for Heavy Sleepers
If you are a very heavy sleeper (the person who sleeps through their alarm clock, hits the 'snooze' constantly, or turns it off in their sleep), there is an alarm clock made especially for you! An alarm clock known as ...
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Snack Before Sleep
Many people have trouble sleeping, but don't want to take medication to alleviate the problem. If you're looking for a natural sleep aid, try snacking on any of these foods before sleeping:
-Turkey
-Milk
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The Best Sleeping Position
Doctors have found that the ideal positon for sleeping is on your back. This is because it puts the least pressure on your spine and it also allows your organs to rest properly. Sleeping on your side, for example, ...
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How to Prevent Oversleeping
If you are a chronic 'snoozer' or if you turn your alarm off in your sleep (hey, lots of us do it!), try moving your clock to a different area of the room. Instead of having your alarm clock right next to your bed ...
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