Got $20? Want better sleep? This blog post on sleep aids is for you! Here's three inexpensive gadgets that help me sleep better... Number one? Earplugs! I'm a light sleeper and any sound might wake me. My stomach growling, the heat coming on. You name it! If I lived with dogs or a mate, I'd definitely use earplugs daily. As it is, I use them some nights and not others, depending on what's happening and how I feel. If I'm ... Keep Reading >
Sleep & Snoring
Sleep, Snoring and Airway Disorders
The connection between your airway, sleep, snoring and TMJ is a recent discovery. It's so new that 99% of dentists and doctors are unaware of it. Snoring and airway - yes. The bite and TMJ being part of the snoring problem? No! POINT#1: It's not just the sleep disorder docs who are unfamilair with this. Even "holistic" or "biological" dentists (the only ones I have recommended in the past) may know nothing about the snoring/bite ... Keep Reading >
Address TMJ Disorder Symptoms and Change Your Life
What if it really IS all in your head? Could your TMJ Disorder symptoms be confused with other problems? Can a good TMJ dentist change your life? FACT #1: It's entirely possible the CAUSE of many of your health concerns has been completely overlooked. FACT #2: If you don't think YOU have dental, bite or airway issues, you're probably wrong. This is a long article so plan on studying it over time. Find and follow the Resource Links at ... Keep Reading >
What’s the Best Temperature for Sleep?
What's the best temperature for sleep? If you want to live longer, have more energy and have your brain, hormones and immune system still working, here's one idea for better sleep. A big key to longevity is great sleep. We do our repairs at night and make hormones, enzymes and other supplies we use up during the day. With poor sleep we will have digestive, hormone, immune, and energy problems. And we won't make new cells to replace dead or ... Keep Reading >
Can Sleep Save Your Life?
You deserve to get better sleep naturally. Here's some thoughts on how sleep can save your life. Humans have evolved to sleep in the dark and wake in the light. Complex hormonal, immune and neurological systems depend on a consistent light/dark sleep schedule. Growth hormone is released by the pituitary after we fall asleep. It promotes new cell growth, old cell repair, and communicates with other vital hormone systems such as cortisol ... Keep Reading >
Please, Just Let Me Sleep: PODCAST
Deep sleep is an essential component of health, affecting everything about us. Everything! Do you sleep deeply and long enough? Have a hard time falling asleep or staying asleep? Do you snore? And why must the bedroom be pitch dark? Sleep and health are closely connected in many ways. In this podcast I first talk about the impact of food and lifestyle on sleep, and will suggest supplements and tips for better sleep. You can find some of ... Keep Reading >
Passion Flower for Sleep and Calming
There are many reasons for poor quality sleep, including having too much light in the bedroom, sleeping with someone who disturbs you, allergies, snoring and more. Using Passion Flower for sleep and calming is one of the best secrets of my practice! Here's the link to see this product in Glycerin in my online store. Read more about sleep and calming issues, as well as Passion Flower for anxiety, digestion, reflux, pain and more by using my ... Keep Reading >
Reduce Blue Light At Night For Better Sleep
I first learned how important it is to reduce blue light at night for better sleep from Marks Daily Apple. Mark Sisson is the author of several of favorite books on Primal lifestyle and Paleo recipes, like the classic The Primal Blueprint. His post talked about the effect on melatonin (our sleep hormone) from blue light emanating from computers and TV's, as well as digital clocks with blue numbers. If you are working on the computer or ... Keep Reading >
GABA – The Forgotten Neurotransmitter
We've all heard about Serotonin, and its use as an antidepressant in the form of Prozac, Paxil and others. But we seldom hear about GABA deficiency. GABA is the other inhibitory neurotransmitter. It calms us, relaxes muscle tension, helps us sleep and digest, and plays a role in coughs, vomiting, and diarrhea of unknown origin. Additionally, GABA plays a big role in pain management, anger, irritability, oversensitivity, and anxiety. GABA, ... Keep Reading >