Sleep #3

Hello,

Today I'd like to finish up our manual on proper and effective sleep by talking about the nutritional aspect. Because food is not always interpreted the same way by our bodies, there are some specific foods to avoid right before going to sleep and others that will help sleep come more naturally.

To get a proper night's sleep you'll need to be aware of a few foods to keep an eye on. Foods higher in carbohydrates help the body relax if there isn't also too much protein present. If you're planning on having a high protein dinner, don't have it right before bed. The same goes for fats as well. If your body is filled with fatty foods it will still be digesting by the time your head hits the pillow. This will largely reduce your ability to relax. What you want is a relaxing end to your day. After keeping in mind the other aspects of winding down, you'll find it easy to avoid getting keyed up. After that, put on the headphones, relax, and you'll be having pleasant dreams before you know it.

Sleep #2

Hello,

Today I'd like to continue our guide on proper sleep. You'll remember from last time that sleep is one of the most important activities you can engage in to maintain and ensure proper health and functioning in both the mind and body. It is essential you not only get enough sleep, but that you get the right kind of sleep as well.

Today I'd like to help you start getting the right kind of sleep. There are several aspects of your nightly ritual you might be overlooking with the stress of work and family. Many of these are subconscious tricks your body uses when it's relaxed, but a stressed mind won't think about.

Sleep #1

Hello,

Today I'd like to explore a topic that is all too often ignored in our lives, but directly affects the quality of our happiness, memory, concentration, and general health. Sleep is often the first thing sacrificed in our struggle with stress. A shocking statistic by the nonprofit Better Sleep Council revealed that 65% of those studied did not receive adequate sleep due to stress alone. When we take into consideration caffeine intake, environmental factors such as noise, and general discomfort the statistics are even more staggering.