GABA is an important neurotransmitter you don't hear about much. Learning of my own low GABA symptoms changed my life - I should say saved my life.... Is GABA Similar to Serotonin? GABA is Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid. Along with Serotonin, these neurotransmitters provide the "brakes" to overstimulated nerve impulses. Keeping the brain relaxed but on purpose is their job. Dopamine, Adrenaline, Acetylcholine, and anxiety are emotional, hormonal ... Keep Reading >
Insomnia
5 Reasons You Have Trouble Falling Asleep
Having trouble falling asleep? Let's address 5 possible causes of Insomnia. 5 Reasons You Have Trouble Falling Asleep 1). Is your bedroom cold and quiet? Pet-free? Is your partner snoring or tossing in bed? I use a noise machine for the small noises that disturb me. Or wear Hear-O's ear plugs. The bedroom should be cold. If your bed and bedding have nylon/synthetic fibers, change your bedding to natural fibers and put cotton, wool or sheepskin ... Keep Reading >
5 Reasons I Tape My Mouth at Night
Yes, I tape my mouth at night and you should too. We're not talking duct tape here or even masking tape as this eye-catching graphic shows. It's special lightweight tape made just for taping the lips at night. It works! Mouth taping lets you breathe through your nose not your mouth. The difference this makes in sleep, dental health, sinuses, lungs, energy, nitric oxide and carbon dioxide blood levels is staggering. Listen in to my Primal ... Keep Reading >
Can a Light Bulb Change Your Life?
Does light affect sleep and energy? Can light bulbs change your life? Absolutely! Here's 6 easy steps to change your health by day and by night. On Planet Earth, the sky is blue. We respond to daylight with hormones and neurotransmitters that wake us up. When we see darkness - even with moon light - our hormones tell us to slow down and sleep. Other creatures have opposite signals. Skunks and possums wake at dusk and sleep in the day. Does ... Keep Reading >
5 Calming Herbs for Anxiety, Sleep and Stress
Here are my favorite herbs for anxiety, sleep and stress. Use these herbs separately or in combinations. Get to know them individually and take them frequently, even daily. My Primal Diet - Modern Health podcast on this topic will help teach this to you too. The player is at the top of the page... Why do you need these? Because we are STRESSED in the modern world.... Too many sensory inputs, and task overload! Wireless radiation, noise ... Keep Reading >
How and Why to Wake Without an Alarm
How can we wake up without an alarm clock? And why should we try? Interrupting the natural sleep-cycle disrupts our circadian rhythms managing many things in the body, including hunger, female cycles, release of cortisol, thyroid, melatonin and more. Humans evolved to sleep in the dark and wake with the light, unlike nocturnal animals who do the opposite. As day approaches, we release the adrenal hormone cortisol, giving us a natural boost ... Keep Reading >
How To Stop Snoring Naturally
Want to know how to stop snoring naturally? And your partner too? Snoring can be a simple issue, or it can be a complicated one. Some people resort to surgery on their tongues and palates, but there are many things to try before that. Here's just a few areas to address to stop snoring naturally. Find more help in more of my blog posts and podcasts on Sleep. 1). FOOD INTOLERANCES: An intolerance to cow's dairy is a top factor I see in ... Keep Reading >
5 Sleep Tricks I Use For Waking Up Too Early
Waking up too early? Afraid of the clock? I have that issue too. I used to wake at 3 and have a hard time going back to sleep. That's improved as my adrenals have gotten healthier. Now, if I wake early, it's usually 5:30 instead of the 7 AM I'm aiming for. Here's 5 sleep tricks for those who sleep pretty well but wake early. If you get up for a minute and go back to sleep, that's ok. (You might find Sleep Trick #5 helps that ... Keep Reading >
Rubin Naiman on Treating Insomnia Naturally
I spoke with Dr. Rubin Naiman on treating insomnia naturally, and looking at the meaning of sleep, dreams, sleep medications, and the effects of modern lifestyle on sleeping. Sounds like a pretty normal conversation so far, right? But surprises await! Dr. Naiman has a unique background, and his approach to sleep may fascinate you. For example, our conversation on Sleep and Nutrition was NOT about vitamins, food or diet, but about how our ... Keep Reading >
Natural Sleep Aids You Can Use Tonight
Want to know how to sleep better? Here's ten natural sleep aids you can use tonight. Listen to my recorded podcast on sleep too if you can. There's much more in the podcast than I can write here.... The link to this iTunes show is at the bottom of the page. Overcoming sleep deprivation is essential to weight management, hormones, digestion, and body repair. If you're doing everything right but can't lose weight, manage your temper, or you ... Keep Reading >
Sleep Aids For Better Sleep – Cheap!
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 >
Facial Structure, Sleep and Anxiety: “Not Just Paleo” Interviews Beverly
Facial structure, sleep and anxiety are discussed on this excellent interview today. And we've got lots of surprise topics too! Evan Brand at NotJustPaleo asks about my recent TMJ discoveries and the effects of distorted facial and dental structure on our mental and physical health. As predicted and researched by Dr. Weston A. Price in the 1940's, we now ARE the people with problems. Dr. Price told us how to prevent these issues in children ... Keep Reading >