High fat, low carb: the keto diet is still one of the most talked about ways to lose weight. Left out of the conversation? The truth about how switching to a keto diet can affect sleep quality. While I’ve discussed keto and paleo in the past, today I’m updating you on research specific to keto…
More than half a year into the coronavirus pandemic, how are you sleeping? Are you up at night worrying about work, finances, family schedules, all of the above? Are you staying up late to take care of all the stuff you can’t get done during the day because of changes to your kids’ school schedules?…
I love movies, including scary ones (yes, I’m the one who actually covers his eyes and then peeks out). And—no surprise here—I’m always curious about how sleep is portrayed and used as a plot in films. Think about it: there are a lot of movies, including a bunch of scary ones, that rely on sleep…
Brain fog. We’ve all had it–I know I certainly have. It goes beyond typical fatigue after a little lack of sleep or a long day. This week, i’ll tell you the number one reason why you may be experiencing brain fog, other possible causes, and how to get rid of brain fog once and for…
Most people think of melatonin as primarily—or even exclusively—a sleep remedy. Melatonin, of course, is critical for healthy sleep. The body’s own melatonin production is essential to circadian rhythm regulation, and the maintenance of daily sleep-wake cycles. As a supplement, melatonin has grown tremendously in popularity, largely on the basis of its reputation as a…
People sometimes look at me funny when I say the goal is to sleep smarter and better, not harder; let me explain. In terms of day-to-day maintenance, proper sleep can help protect you from illnesses, poor judgment and even car accidents. However, good sleep habits also work to defend you from serious long-term illnesses like…
Anyone out there interested in looking and feeling older than they are? I didn’t think so. People spend a lot of time, effort and money in search of anti-aging secrets, when one of the most powerful tools for slowing down the aging process costs nothing and is part of our daily routine. Plentiful, high quality…
Over the past several years, it’s been great to see sleep start to get the attention it deserves in our public conversation. For too long, sleep was overlooked for what it is: a fundamental, primary factor in health, well-being and performance. These days, sleep has people paying attention. Despite all this welcome focus on sleep,…
How is the day AFTER the time change treating you? I hope you got my tips and adapting well. If not check out this Daylight Savings blog post for more details. I was at the National Sleep Foundations Inaugural Sleep Show, in Houston Texas this week, it was fantastic! We had thousands of consumers at…
