Blog — Sleep Essentials
Alcohol—Stress Reliever or Stress Inducer?
We can all benefit in multiple ways from changing some habits and reducing toxins in our lives. Unfortunately, it's a harsh reality that we carry toxins in our bodies, which can stress our physical and emotional selves. And we may be introducing toxins into our bodies that we may think are stress reducers, but that actually increase stress vs. reducing it. A common belief is that having a drink—a glass of wine, a beer for example—is a stress-reducer. Many of us have a habit of drinking some type alcoholic beverage when we get home after a long day of work. With the...
Simone Wan Moran
Can insomnia be a signal for you to test your hormones?
The yin and yang of hormones can be constantly fluctuating, causing our bodies to experience different symptoms all the time. There is definitely a link between hormonal imbalances and sleep issues, but should we be concerned and should we have our hormones tested? In this blog, we’ll discuss the different hormonal imbalances to watch out for, some new home hormone testing kits out on the market, and some suggestions on how to naturally improve hormonal imbalances. Without restful sleep, our bodies cannot heal properly, increasing our risk for dangerous medical conditions like heart disease and cancers, not to mention brain fog and...
Simone Wan Moran
5 Sleep Hacks From a Sleep Expert
I love the quote “I am a person who wants to do a lot of things trapped in a body of a person that likes to sleep a lot”. Saying that, some of us who may like to sleep have habitual sleep problems. So, I thought I’d interview my friend, Meg Casano, BSN, MA, a sleep expert, and ask her to share her top 5 sleep hygiene suggestions. While she specializes in helping children’s sleep issues, she said these apply to teens and adults as well. Here is what she shared wtih me! The building blocks for successful sleep include: ...
Simone Wan Moran
Bed-Time Zzzzz Promoting Smoothie Treat
This five-ingredient smoothie is so simple, delicious and can help launch you into dreamland. Bananas are an excellent source of potassium, which help you sleep through the night. Tart cherry juice is rich in melatonin, the hormone that controls your sleep cycle, and the almonds are rich in magnesium, a nutrient that helps calm the nervous system. Then when you add the perfect combination of herbs from IN:DREAM that promote deeper, sounder sleep, a restful night's sleep is right there waiting for you. Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsweetened Almond Milk (Vanilla or Original) 1/2 cup Tart Cherry Juice ¼ Cup Almond Flour...
Simone Wan Moran
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