Tired and Wired.

Heard this phrase before? “Wired and tired” refers to being exhausted, but too anxious to sleep. You might feel this way if, while laying in bed at night, your body is tired, but your mind is wide awake. Like you just can’t get to falling asleep and your mind is racing. This is also describedContinue reading “Tired and Wired.”

Seasonal depression

Seasonal depression/winter blues/seasonal affective disorder – it’s a real thing Coupled with the condition of our current climate, all the loss and sadness around every corner as well as existing mental health illnesses, we need to do everything we can to keep ourselves and each other healthy. There a medications that help relieve these seasonalContinue reading “Seasonal depression”

10 TIPS for better sleep from Ray Peat

All of the following sleep-enhancing tips promote the production of energy and a reduction in substances that increase stress and inefficient energy production. 1. Eat something salty before bed.Sodium lowers several stress mediators that can rise during sleep including serotonin, adrenaline, cortisol, and aldosterone. Salt optimizes the blood volume and circulation essential for the delivery of oxygenContinue reading “10 TIPS for better sleep from Ray Peat”

Sleep hygeine

Sleep HygieneA good night’s sleep is incredibly important for your health. It is just as important as eating healthy and exercising. Unfortunately, our modern times are interfering with our natural sleep patterns. People are now sleeping less than they did in the past, and sleep quality has decreased as well.Sleep hygiene means habits that helpContinue reading “Sleep hygeine”