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Our brain isn't the only organ processing our day while we sleep. This post from Big Think explains the circular processing of emotion and memory that goes on between our brain and our digestive system, how the latter can "dream," and how sleep is critically important for gut health. There is so much more going on in your sleep than you think. In his video for Big Think, Dr ... Continue Reading
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Aside from sleep deprivation and insomnia, other sleep problems can profoundly affect your health. One of the most famous (and more lethal) is sleep apnea. Do you snore and have breathing problems during sleep to the point that you skip breathing during sleep? If you do, you might have obstructive sleep apnea, the most common form of sleep apnea. Symptoms Apnea is coined ... Continue Reading
Struggling with a torrent of thoughts the instant you lay down for the night? Try this relaxation method to sleep better and wake up well-rested. This post from Mindbodygreen.com puts forward the case for a magic bedtime window for a restful night’s sleep. One recurring problem I hear over and over again from my patients is that they have difficulty falling asleep. More ... Continue Reading
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When it comes to taking care of your body, most people focus on hitting the gym and eating better. Unfortunately, many overlook the importance of sleep and body position in bed, which can lead to back pain, neck pain, swelling and even skeletal issues. Complicating this issue is the fact that a partner sharing the bed may or may not have similar sleep concerns. Fortunately, the ... Continue Reading
Poor body alignment and an improper mattress may prevent you from enjoying deep, restorative sleep. Sleep ergonomics can help you improve your sleep quantity and sleep quality. Read on to know more about this. How well your body is aligned during sleep is, in essence, a strange, yet a very important, question. It is a strange question because common sense dictates that any ... Continue Reading
