Foods That Help You Sleep & Those To Avoid
What you eat impacts your sleep, and vice versa. Here I discuss foods that help you sleep & the foods to avoid to ensure you get a good night’s rest.
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The Benefits of Sleep for Brain Health
Let’s examine the benefits of sleep & why it is so important. We’ll also break down the stages of sleep, what happens in each stage & how much sleep you need.
The Best Way to Maximize Quality Sleep
Not only is sleep a wonderful thing, it’s essential for our bodies and minds. Yet a restful night is not always easy to achieve. In fact, one in three American doesn’t get enough sleep. Poor sleep was one of the…
The Sleep Apnea Spectrum and What You Can Do About It
It’s estimated that 18 million people — mostly men — are affected by sleep apnea. Many people associate sleep apnea with obesity, age, and poor habits including smoking and overindulgence in alcohol. All of these may be true, however, there…
Why Can’t I Sleep Anymore?!
Can you remember the last time you slept all the way through the night undisturbed? If you’re over fifty and regularly experience insomnia, restless nights, and struggle to find enough energy to make it through the day, your sleep issues…
Optimal Sleep in 3 Simple Steps
Your life and your health can change dramatically when you get enough quality sleep. In fact, the benefits of optimal sleep are so far-reaching that you’ll be amazed by how much restful, restorative sleep can change your world. If you’re…
6 Causes of Insomnia and 6 Natural Tips to Overcome It
It’s the end of another long, hectic day when it hits you: insomnia. No matter how burnt out or tired you are, it seems the minute your head hits the pillow you are wide awake. Nothing can lull you to…
9 Tips to Adjust Your Sleep Cycle After Daylight Savings
Daylight Savings Time (DST) has begun, which means you lost an hour of sleep this weekend–and you’re likely already feeling the effects! You might be a little groggier in the morning or feel the need to take a nap as…
7 Steps to Reset Your Sleep Cycle
You already know that sleep is important, but did you know that your sleep cycle, or circadian rhythm, actually determines your hormones, energy levels, and how well you recover from illness? Give yourself the best chance at an optimal sleep…
Sleep Your Way to Thyroid Health
This is an excerpt from my book, The Thyroid Connection. One of the keys to getting deep, regular sleep is to maintain a good circadian rhythm. That’s a term for your body’s regular daily rhythms. Many of your hormone receptors…
A Doctor’s Evening Routine for Restorative Sleep
As a functional medicine physician running my own clinic, seeing patients, and writing books and blogs, my days are long and I’m on the go nonstop. My evenings are my time to relax, unwind, and take care of my own…
The Myers Way Episode 10: Sleep Expert Dan Pardi
Dan is the CEO and co-founder of Dan’s Plan, an online wellness and technology company promoting optimal health in our modern world. Prior to founding this company, Dan established a track record of excellence in various health-related occupations, including innovative work…
