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Foods to Help You Sleep Better
What you eat and drink before you go to sleep can have a direct impact on your quality of sleep. For example, foods that are not easily digestible such as high-fat cheese can you keep you awake at night, while lean proteins such as chicken and fish increase serotonin levels and help you fall asleep. While certain foods may keep you awake at night, going to sleep on an empty stomach is never the answer. According to the Mayo Clinic, the discomf
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How To Get The Best Night’s Sleep
With work days getting longer and the nights getting shorter, it’s common for both adults and children alike to suffer from a poor night’s sleep. According to The Better Sleep Council, lack of sleep can lead to undesirable side effects such as weight gain, wrinkles and depression. Luckily there are easy proven ways to get a better night’s sleep. • Accommodate Your Sleep Style Side sleepers, stomach sleepers and back sleepers all r
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#TheraTip: Set an alarm to go to sleep
Falling asleep at the same time every night will help your body get into a bedtime routine. It is important to keep this schedule maintained even on the weekends.
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How Much Sleep Does Your Body Really Need?
We’ve all heard the age-old recommendation that 8 hours of sleep is necessary for an alert and productive day. While this is a great guideline, the truth is that every body is different and there are many different factors that play a part in how much sleep our bodies need: Age It’s common knowledge that an adult needs more sleep than a newborn, but how much is too much? And how much is not enough? The National Sleep Foundation recommends
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