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Why Do You Struggle to Fall Asleep?
As I was working with a client today it became abundantly clear that most of the issues with sleep have so little to do with going to bed and falling asleep and more to do with how we live our day-to-day life. We live in a world where it is expected of us to be able to handle anything that life throws it our path. However, that is not necessarily true. We have not been taught how to handle the day-to-day stress is in a productive way especially during the changes that occur during the pandemic.
My Mind is Racing at it’s 2:00 am
You have experienced it more times than you care to admit. Maybe you could not fall asleep, or maybe you woke up and wandered to the bathroom, got back into bed, and then your mind would not turn off so you can get back to sleep. You have tried it all but no...
Can’t Sleep During COVID; Three Reasons Why
As I work with people who are having difficult sleep and are suffering from insomnia, there are three big issues that I see repeatedly while we are living through these unprecedented times. We are all experiencing changes during these times, we are working at home, we have more access to news from multiple sources, and we are spending time with a small group of people and not with the work community. All these have changed how we structure our day.
A Little Something to Help with Magnesium and Potassium
Trail mix is one of the great snacks that can be made quickly and to your own taste. If you want to add ingredients that will help you to increase your Magnesium and Potassium intake try adding a few of these. Cashews, Sesame Seeds, Almonds, and Pumpkin Seeds are all...
Do You Need A Little Something Before Bed? Try These
Evening Snacks When choosing an evening snack, it’s important to avoid Caffeine, too much sugar, and any foods that would induce Heart Burn. Here are a couple of options from our Food 2.5 program (Twice the flavor and half the calories). Warm Chamomile Milk 1 mug -...
A Sleep Diary To Help You Get Started
Sleep Diary If you want to get a handle on your sleep and your health the best place to start is with a diary to look at where you are going.
Why Your Weight Loss Surgery Was Not the Answer You Were Looking For
We went into weight loss surgery with open eyes but let’s face it the screening process is minimal, and the education is more a sales pitch or worse there is no after surgery support. You Wanted to lose weight for a long time. It was a substantial amount of weight. ...
Tips For Buying a New Mattress
Some tips on how to buy a mattress.
Let’s Talk about Bruxism
Anxiety and its Effect on Sleep
Stop Staring at the Ceiling: Tips to Sleep Better
Anxiety and Its Effect on Sleep
Children and Sleep Issues
Stretches for Your Sleep Routine
Insomnia: Try Progressive Relaxation
Legs Keeping you Awake: Here are a few ideas
Use a Diary To Sleep Better
Best Way to Nap
It is a long day and sometimes you just need to just shut down and take time to reset your brain. A nap can be a great thing if done right. It allows you to consolidate your memories so you can have fresh perspective. As children, we are encouraged to take a nap so...