A new study finds sleep quality has a greater role in our quality of life than how long we sleep. Sleep Quality: The Strongest Predictor of Quality of Life From 2015 to 2020, researchers sampled data from the Czech Household Panel Survey (CHPS), which maps the living conditions and describes the dynamics of long-term changes among…
Advice from Traditional Chinese Medicine: Seventeen Paths to Better Sleep
In today’s stressful world, many people are prone to sleep problems. According to some studies, nearly 30 percent of people have trouble sleeping. And that number may have increased post-pandemic. COVID-19 is just one of many health conditions that can lead to insomnia and sleep problems. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine defines insomnia as…
Good Sleep for Good Health
Sometimes, the pace of modern life barely gives you time to stop and rest. It can make getting a good night’s sleep on a regular basis seem like a dream. But sleep is as important for good health as diet and exercise. Good sleep improves your brain performance, mood, and health. Not getting enough quality…
How to Get a Deep Sleep
By Derek Henry, Holistic Health Coach for Healing the Body We all crave that special place where we could sleep through almost anything and wake up feeling happy and rejuvenated. Unfortunately, those days for some of us are long gone and we haven’t had a good night’s rest for what seems like forever. Incorporate these…
Top 10 Sleep Mistakes and Their Solutions
Although we may not like to admit it, many of the sleep problems we experience are the result of bad habits and behaviors. We stay up late or sleep in late. We eat foods that disagree with us or enjoy a drink late at night, oblivious to their disruptive impact on our sleep rhythms. Over…
Pure Sleep – 11 Tips for Better Sleep
When we say pure sleep, we mean deep, peaceful, quality sleep without the use of drugs. Lack of quality deep sleep is linked to a host of problems including depression, obesity, poor nutrient absorption and assimilation, and overall poor health. If your quality of sleep improves, you will wake up more easily feeling more refreshed,…
Sleep Well and Reduce Your Risk of Dementia
In one blog post I discussed how beneficial sleep is for memory function. But sleep isn’t just good for your memory; it can actually reduce your risk of dementia — and death. Although it has been known for some time that individuals with dementia frequently have poor, fragmented sleep, two studies suggest that if you…
Screens and Stress Culprits Behind American Sleeplessness, Experts Say
The bright lights and work demand of modern life create a hidden sleep crisis that impacts Americans in countless ways, experts say. During the age of COVID-19, sleep issues have gotten worse. Most adults need seven to nine hours of sleep each night, but one in three Americans gets fewer than seven hours in a…
Sync Pink Noise With Brain to Get Better Deep Sleep
Gentle sound stimulation—such as the rush of a waterfall—synchronized to the rhythm of brain waves significantly enhanced deep sleep in older adults, report researchers. The sound stimulation also improved the older adults’ ability to recall words. Deep sleep is critical for memory consolidation. But beginning in middle age, deep sleep decreases substantially, which scientists believe contributes…
Set Up a Good Night’s Sleep During the Day
Getting a good night’s sleep is about more than the time directly before bed or when your head hits the pillow. It starts almost as soon as you wake up. How you spend your day can play a big role in how you spend your night. If your nights are long and filled with tossing…
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