Even tea-totalers who just enjoy one drink in the evening may find it impairs their sleep, especially as we age. I know that’s true for me – alcohol never kept me awake until I started hitting my 50s!! Alcohol can wake you up…. Why Alcohol Wakes You Up Alcohol induces sleepiness by increasing the action […]
Tag Archives: better sleep
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Jan
Jan
Moving in with a partner is exciting. You’re getting to know each other more and becoming more comfortable with one another. There is more opportunity for having alone time as a couple and sharing meals and space together—all of which can be great for intimacy and a healthy relationship. It can also be a difficult time, […]
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Nov
Nov
The Better Sleep Council recommends that you replace your mattress every seven to ten years, depending on how comfortable and supportive it feels. After that time – given normal wear and tear – the foam or springs will no longer be able to support your body as well as those of a new mattress. And if you […]
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Jul
Jul
Rest Right Adjusting your sleep position can help prevent pain and other problems that keep you up at night. Having the optimal sleep position can help improve your health overall. 1.If you have back pain…..sleep on your back. This position relieves aches from arthritis or spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal column). But if […]
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May
May
Women AND Men need progesterone to sleep soundly Both men and women have estrogen and progesterone. In men, these hormones are naturally at low levels and progesterone is a precursor to testosterone. As men decline in age, testosterone and progesterone decline and estrogen rises. In women, progesterone helps balance estrogen. As We Age Estrogen and […]
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Apr
Apr
Can Acupuncture help improve your sleep? Acupuncture has been around since the times of ancient China. It is a healing remedy that can help physical ailments. But it can help the body heal at the cellular level due to the stimulation of the nervous and energy meridians. And acupuncture CAN improve your sleep. Acupuncture has […]