#sleep Stanford University has bee studying ultra short light therapy to "shift" the time you feel sleepy. They did find that the subjects needed to be motivated to change their sleep habits to promote better health. "This ultrashort light flash therapy can be used by anyone who may want to shift their sleep schedule; for example, to rebound from … [Read more...]
#sleep Trouble sleeping? Here are some foods that actually promote a good night's sleep. Maybe it's time to transform tonight's dinner choices. Complex carbs (whole grain bread, pasta, brown rice) in moderation/proper serving sizes, lean proteins, healthy fats in moderation/proper serving size, foods rich in magnesium (spinach, nuts, seeds, … [Read more...]
#sleep What does sleep have to do with type 2 diabetes? More than you think! Studies do show that insulin resistance is related to sleep disturbances. "For example, there is experimental evidence that if you take healthy volunteers and force them into a schedule where sleep does not occur consistently during the night, the result is a decrease in … [Read more...]
#sleep Blood Pressure, Diabetes and Obesity are all linked to poor sleep. Poor sleep can be due to trouble falling asleep or trouble staying asleep. If your dieting isn't working - maybe you might want to work on your sleep! … [Read more...]
#sleep So maybe this is a reason to work on your sleep habits. A study out of Brigham and Women's in Boston from October 2023; "Their research unveils that women who struggled with getting enough sleep were at greater risk of developing hypertension, or high blood pressure." This is not new though. We've known about the connection for a few … [Read more...]
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