I talk a lot about melatonin, because for sleep and overall health, melatonin is a major player. What makes melatonin so powerful for our health? Melatonin is a regulator of circadian rhythms. By keeping the circadian clocks and rhythms in sync, melatonin enables...
For a lot of women, sleep problems explode during middle age, and throughout the menopausal transition. The transition through menopause has long been associated with disruption to sleep. Sleep problems are linked to the hormonal changes of menopause, and to both the...
New Year resolutions can ruin your sleep even when well intended. I’ve always had mixed emotions about New Year’s resolutions: on one hand, the best can motivate you to make positive changes in your life, but so many of us end up with a list of failed resolutions...
I get asked about alcohol’s effects on sleep A LOT, and never more than around the holidays. It makes sense, of course. It’s this time of year when people drink more often, consume more alcohol than is their norm—and likely drink at different times of day than they...
Happy Holidays to all! If you’ve unwrapped presents or you’re still enjoying the comfort of your bed, it’s possible you’re asking yourself how to get more energy. Between holiday shopping, decorating, and socializing (even from a distance) chances are you or a loved...
When I was a kid mom always told me, stand up straight, put your shoulders back. I might have rolled my eyes a little, but I did it—and you know what? I felt better, every time. Years later, when I made sleep my life’s work, I realized that good posture doesn’t just...
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