A lot of us are suffering from lack of sleep these days. According the Centers for Disease Control, about 35% of adult Americans regularly get less than seven hours of sleep per night, with African Americans and other minority groups sleeping even less than that. Improving “sleep hygiene” is a good remedy—including going to bed at the…
Melatonin: What You Need To Know
Melatonin is a hormone that your brain produces in response to darkness. It helps with the timing of your circadian rhythms (24-hour internal clock) and with sleep. Being exposed to light at night can block melatonin production. Research suggests that melatonin plays other important roles in the body beyond sleep. However, these effects are not…
The Chinese Medicine Approach to Sleep
If you have experienced insomnia, you know that having sleep problems is miserable. It affects every aspect of your life, especially if it’s chronic. Insomnia may affect you differently than others – some people have trouble falling and/or staying asleep, others experience dream-disturbed sleep. Whatever variation keeps you from feeling rested and sharp, you have my…
Studies Prove This Root Helps You Sleep and Manage Stress
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a powerful adaptogenic herb, which means it helps your body adapt to stress1 by balancing your immune system, metabolism and hormonal systems. It is known as a multipurpose herb and was used in ancient Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine.2 The plant is native to India and a member of the Solanaceae family,…
This One Thing Is Connected With Almost Every Cardiac Death
According to the World Health Organization, ischemic heart disease and stroke were the top two causes of death across the world in 2016.1 Although there have been dramatic declines in cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), ailments in this category continue to remain major causes of loss of health and life.2 In the U.S., the CDC’s Division for…
Poor Sleep in the over 50s Is Linked to More Negative Perceptions of Aging
For people over 50, poor sleep has been linked to more negative perceptions of aging, which can impact mental, physical, and cognitive health. A new study led by the University of Exeter found that middle-aged people who rated their sleep the worst also felt older and had a lower image of their own physical and…
Nature’s Top Sleep Aids
Avoid the risks associated with sleep medications carrying “black box warnings” of harm (including death). Nature has several effective sleep aids ready to ease your tossing and turning and escort you gently into dreamland. Sleep is as individualized as it is essential to your health. Whether you generally fall asleep easily or are more of…
5 Natural Ways to Strengthen Your Mind
Scientists are still discovering the extent of the mind’s capacity and capabilities. Its neuroplastic nature was only recently discovered, and despite popular belief, the human mind can be developed and strengthened to function optimally. Here are five natural ways to enhance your mind’s performance. 1. Meditate Meditation can physically change the human brain. Studies show…
Skip the coffee, have a cup of Circadian instead
If you are among the millions of Americans who suffer from fatigue and insomnia, there may very well be a light at the end of the tunnel, a circadian light that is. No it’s not the latest saber from the latest Star Wars movie. It is new age lighting that simulates a very old light…
The 3 Things You Can Do Today to Lower Blood Pressure Tomorrow
June 20, 2021
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If you’ve got high blood pressure or are concerned about it getting high, take a bit of comfort in knowing that blood pressure is not permanent. High blood pressure today can be low in the future if you’re willing to put in some work. The three essential parts to managing or reducing high blood pressure…
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