You might have never even heard of GABA or know what it does in the body. But if you are suffering from anxiety, insomnia, depression, psychiatric disorders, epilepsy, or movement disorders, this important neurotransmitter can be the key to reducing symptoms. Gamma-aminobutyric acid, or GABA, is a chemical that is made in the brain. It is a neurotransmitter, and it works by ... Continue Reading
10 Things You Believe About Sleep That Aren’t Really True
Sleep is an important health need, but outdated information and beliefs may wreck the sleep quality. This post from LifeHacker highlights the top 10 myths and misconceptions about sleep. You’d think the human race would have sleep down to a science by now, but many of us are still sleeping poorly (and so we need top 10 guides to getting better sleep). Part of the problem is we ... Continue Reading
The 9 Natural Sleep Remedies You Need For Better Sleep
There are a lot of herbs for sleep that can help fight insomnia and sleep deprivation. This post from Corpina brings you the 9 best natural sleep remedies that are worth trying! We’ve all been there. Lying awake, staring at the digital display on our alarm clocks. Prescription sleep aids might help you fall asleep, but they often have disturbing side effects. Since I didn’t ... Continue Reading
Is Melatonin Safe to Help You Reach Dreamland?
We know you're sick and tired of counting sheep. But is melatonin safe enough to be used as an insomnia pill? In this post from Men's Health sleep doctors explain whether these popular over-the-counter drugs are actually effective—and safe. If you regularly have trouble sleeping, you’ve probably looked into taking melatonin supplements. After all, there are countless bottles ... Continue Reading
When Overthinking Chases Away Your Sleep
When getting into bed cues that ticker in your head. Are too many thoughts crowding your mind at bedtime? Here’s how to shed your worries, stop overthinking, and drift off to sleep. This article from The Huffington Post presents strategies to deal with the problem of brain not shutting off at bedtime. The Arianna Huffington + Furthermore Sleep Series knows that all good ... Continue Reading