SLEEP MORE
We often undervalue the importance of a good night’s sleep. Quality sleep impacts both healing the body and disease prevention. Most adults need 7 to 8 hours per night, but this number can increase for anyone with a chronic condition.
Questions you might want to consider:
Do I get enough outdoor sunlight each day?
How much am I exposed to artificial light?
Do I avoid electronics/screens before bedtime?
How dark is my bedroom?
What is my pre-bedtime nutrition habit?
How much caffeine do I consume daily?
How much alcohol do I consume?
What’s my daily stress level like?
Is my bedroom temperature conducive to good sleep?
Do I have a bedtime routine?
These are all elements that can affect your sleep hygiene. We will go in to each of these with greater detail. I will also provide you with some tips and bedtime routines and stretches that are effective in getting the sleep you need!
TRUTH: I still wake up every damn night to pee. I used to have trouble falling asleep and even more trouble falling back asleep. Just thinking about losing sleep made me lose sleep! I’m here to walk you through some tips to ensure you get back to sleeping like a full grown adult that sleeps really well. Because not all babies sleep that well, ya know?!
The Importance of Sleep, Rest and Less Stress
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Does Sleep Affect Weight Loss?
We are finding more connections between sleep, nutrition, stress, and immune function. But how about weight gain? And weight loss? Is there a connection? Most research is pointing to yes.