Sleep Disorders Americans are haunted by sleep disorders, with nearly 40 million suffering from some type of chronic sleep disturbance. There are many different types of sleep disorders, which can range from mild to debilitating. Insomnia - Insomnia is defined as someone that cannot fall asleep or stay asleep when he/she has the opportunity to get a full night of sleep. Insomnia may include difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep or waking up too early. Insomnia can negatively affect someone’s [...continue reading]

Did you know that consumption could be wreaking havoc on your sleep cycle? It’s not just what you eat, but it’s also what you intake, which includes supplements and even technology. Here are some great tips to help even out your sleep cycle and wake well-rested. Skip Chocolate for Dessert - Cocoa contains caffeine, which perks you up. Whether it’s brownies, cookies, ice cream or candy, that sweet chocolate could be costing you precious hours of sleep. If you want [...continue reading]

Our bodies are finely tuned machines – clocks if you will – that keep time and ticking pulses, regulating our body’s internal organs, hormones, energy level and mental health. When part of this is thrown out of whack, it can cause cascading health effects, including mood disorders and depression. The body’s “master clock” is located in the brain – specifically the suprachiasmatic nucleus. This clock relies on cues from the sun to determine the time of day and when it’s [...continue reading]