Most people at least have an inkling that the human body needs seven to nine hours of sleep every night for good health. However, in reality, a large (and growing!) number of people do not achieve this magic number. Work, errands, housekeeping, laundry and social obligations all keep us from our pillows every night, leaving […]
Pulsatile-Release Melatonin Mimics Body’s Natural Melatonin Release
Melatonin is a natural hormone made in the human body to induce and maintain sleep. Many people who have sleep disorders take supplements containing this hormone, with varying effects. New research suggests that a unique formulation called pulsatile-release melatonin may be the answer to the sleep woes of many people. How Your Body Releases Melatonin […]
Temperature and Sleep: Why You Feel Cold When You’re Tired
Most people have what they consider an “ideal sleep temperature.” Whether you are the type to kick off covers and eschew socks or the kind who cannot get warm and cozy enough, you probably have a preferred degree of warmth that you need for sound slumber. Although we all have a different favorite temperature for […]
The Connection Between a Disrupted Circadian Rhythm and Anxiety
Affecting more than 18 percent of all adults, anxiety disorders are one of the most common classes of mental disorders worldwide. Unfortunately, they are incredibly expensive as well as common, costing an estimated total of $42 billion in the United States alone. Although we are learning more and more about how to manage these illnesses, we […]
Sleep: The Best Natural Painkiller?
Managing pain is one of the greatest challenges to modern medicine. Although opioids and similar narcotic pain medications were once viewed as the answer to this issue, we now know that these do not help in the long term. How can we treat pain effectively and safely? According to new research, sleep is the best […]
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