Below are some tips to help you get the sleep you need. Remember, getting too much sleep (over 8-9 hours) can be just as unhealthy as not enough. Consistently maintain regular bedtime and wake-up hours Avoid caffeine consumption (tea, cola, coffee, chocolate) within 4 hours to 8 hours of bedtime Exercise regularly and avoid intense [...]
Archive for the ‘Sleep Right’ Category
27 Oct
Magnificent Seven: Sleep Right – In the Dark
When you are sleeping you should make sure your room is as dark as possible. I know that this might be a tough thing for those of you that rely on the night light to scare away the bogeyman. Then there are those that have illuminated alarm clocks large enough to be seen blocks away [...]
26 Oct
Magnificent Seven: Sleep Right – Proper Pillow
Yesterday we talked of proper mattresses for sleeping right, so it’s only fitting to talk about pillows as well. I don’t know how you are, but I need my pillow for a good night’s sleep. When I travel, my pillow travels with me. My pillow of choice? Tempur-Pedic. That is the pillow that both my [...]
25 Oct
Magnificent Seven: Sleep Right – Proper Mattress
Okay, so this topic is near and dear to my heart. I just bought a new mattress. The past few months I noticed I was waking up with some extra aches and pains in my lower back. I noticed that when I would stay in a hotel for a seminar I would wake up refreshed [...]
24 Oct
Magnificent Seven: Sleep Right – Put Out the Fire
Chances are you’ve at least heard of inflammation. You have most definitely experienced inflammation. Let’s use the pain and inflammation associated with an ingrown toenail. It’s red, it’s tender to the touch and it makes your life miserable. But that is just a focal problem. What happens when you have body-wide, or systemic, inflammation? [...]
23 Oct
Magnificent Seven – Sleep Right: How Much Is Enough?
How much sleep do you need to function at your best? There is obviously no definite answer, but the general rule is between 7-9 hours nightly. You should wake up refreshed and not needing an alarm clock. Getting adequate sleep each night will help you manage stress, fight infection, and decrease disease risk. The National [...]
22 Oct
Magnificent Seven: Sleep Right – What Does Sleep Do?
Many people suffer with some sleep disturbance. This is a problem since proper sleeping is essential for good health. The field of sleep research is a relatively new field and there are still many unanswered questions. One of the biggest questions is why do we even need to sleep? Some say that sleep serves the [...]
