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…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Sleep. We all know we need it… however, sometimes stress, aches and pains, racing thoughts, and anxiety can keep you tossing and turning in bed all night long, denying you the 8 hours of sleep you so desperately need. Scenarios…
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You’re doing everything right — eating an optimal diet, managing stress, exercising, and getting plenty of sleep — yet you are STILL struggling with chronic health issues. You’ve gone from doctor to doctor yet no one can explain the root…
Have you ever frantically looked for your glasses to only find out they were on your head the entire time? Maybe you’ve struggled to keep your focus, or feel like you’re walking in a daze. The good news is you…
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…
It’s only early in the afternoon and you are ready for a nap or even for bed. Sound familiar? It may seem that feeling exhausted, getting too little sleep, and relying on coffee is a normal part of being an…
The new year is here! In the spirit of “new year, new you”, there’s literally no better time to fully commit yourself to achieving optimal health! As you know, total body health begins in your gut. If you support your…
There’s no other time in your life quite like the time you spend in college. It’s an exciting era of opportunity and growth, yet there are also hectic schedules, little to no sleep, and a fair amount of stress to…
You’ve likely already taken some meaningful steps toward taking charge of your health. Perhaps you vowed to exercise more, get a better night’s sleep, or take control of your diet once and for all. Or maybe you ditched gluten, said…
The nearly 50 hormones produced in your body impact just about every facet of your existence. Growth, metabolism, mood, temperature, heart rate, sleep, sexuality—all are governed by these chemical messengers. While all of your hormones are important, there are some…
