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If you feel groggy halfway through the day, don’t guzzle more coffee.

30 Wednesday Jan 2019

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Pop vitamin D instead. According to the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, low levels of “D” are linked to daytime sleepiness. Here’s why: Vitamin D helps keep bones and muscles healthy – so too little can cause weak muscles, and sore joints that could keep you up at night. Also, low vitamin D levels are linked to inflammation – which directly causes sleepiness. So start popping up to a‑thousand International Units of vitamin D daily. Especially if you suffer from milk allergies, or are a vegetarian or vegan, and are getting less “D” than average.

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To feel more energized in the morning:

25 Friday Jan 2019

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Go to bed wearing earplugs! A joint study between British and Swedish researchers found people who feel foggy and slowed up in the morning probably aren’t producing enough cortisol, a natural brain-energizer that wakes us up, and heightens our alertness. But wearing earplugs to bed blocks low levels of overnight noise – like nearby traffic, or barking dogs. And research shows that when the quality of our sleep improves, our brain churns out more cortisol in the morning – giving us more focus and energy.

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Get healthier, higher self-esteem and be happy!

22 Tuesday Jan 2019

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So you want to lose weight, drink less, exercise more, and de-clutter your house. What should you tackle first? ALL of it! That’s according to a study at UC Santa Barbara.

When researchers had study participants commit to eating better, exercising more, cutting back on alcohol, getting more sleep, and practicing mindfulness all simultaneously – it worked! After 6 weeks, the study subjects showed improvement on all fronts. They were stronger, healthier, had higher self-esteem and were happier.

Brain science professor Michael Mrazek led the research and he says each lifestyle change supported the others. Exercising makes it easier to sleep… sleeping well makes it easier to eat well… and being mindful makes it easier to make good choices. So, if you have a lot of changes you’d like to make, go for it! Do them all at once.

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If you’re tired you could eat as much as if you were high!

01 Tuesday Jan 2019

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When it comes to your brain, a lack of sleep is tantamount to smoking a bong! It ignites brain receptors called endocannabinoids – as in cannabis. And those receptors give us the munchies! So a lack of sleep makes you more vulnerable to cravings for sugary, high-fat foods – and makes eating them more pleasurable than normal. So make sure you get a good night’s sleep if you don’t want to pig out like a pot-head.

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What’s better than a sleeping pill?

21 Friday Dec 2018

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A dinner high in fiber and low in fat. Fatty foods stimulate neurotransmitters called orexins, which keep us awake. Meanwhile, fiber takes longer to digest, so the nutrients are released more slowly into the bloodstream. And that helps our body wind down more easily at night. And according to the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, people who eat a high-fiber dinner fall asleep 12 minutes faster than average.

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Omega-3s help kids sleep better!

06 Tuesday Nov 2018

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If you’d like your child to get a better night’s sleep, feed them more foods that contain Omega-3 fatty acids. A recent study in the Journal of Sleep Research found that children getting 600 milligrams of Omega-3s a day slept an hour longer and woke up 7 times less often, than kids who weren’t getting the Omega-3s. They believe it’s because fatty acids trigger production of the sleep hormone, melatonin.

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Try this if you can’t sleep.

05 Monday Nov 2018

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1 out of 5 of us regularly have trouble sleeping. But Yale researchers have found a solution: Sniff some cinnamon, nutmeg, or vanilla… Or light a scented candle for a few minutes before you turn in. Neurologist Dr. Alan Hirsch says the aromas trigger calming, relaxing alpha brain waves – which can help us drift off sooner, and sleep more deeply.

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New moms have a tough time sleeping…

22 Monday Oct 2018

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…and not just due to late-night feedings. A study in the journal Sleep shows 75% of new moms suffer from “infant in distress” nightmares. The most common one: That their infant is lost somewhere in the bed and can’t be found. Lead researcher Tore Nielson from the Sacred Heart Hospital in Montreal calls this “Baby in Bed” or B-I-B nightmares. They’re reportedly a common result from the pressure new mothers face, their lack of sleep, and hormonal changes.

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It’s not just for wrinkles anymore!

18 Thursday Oct 2018

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Botox has another new use: Bruxism, also known as teeth grinding. About 13% of the population grinds their teeth in their sleep, and Botox is now being used to help. A strategically placed shot of Botox can prevent the muscles in your jaw from contracting as hard, without freezing them completely. And the effects last up to 6 months. The Bruxism Association says the research is convincing, and Botox is just as effective as other treatments, like mouth guards.

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Is your e-reader keeping you awake?

28 Tuesday Aug 2018

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If you don’t think your e-reader is keeping you awake – I have some stats to share with you. According to the journal Sleep Medicine, when people read a book on paper, versus an e‑reader, they fell asleep 28% faster and were 65% less likely to wake up during the night. It’s all down to the blue light emitted from back-lit e-readers. Yes, we’re a broken record on this, but it DOES make a difference. So if you love to read yourself to sleep, pick up a real book. 

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