Are You Missing Some Essential Steps Towards Better Sleep?
It's hard to wake up when you haven't slept well and the day tends to drag on when you're tired. You may drink too much coffee, overstimulate your adrenals, and then the vicious cycle of poor sleep starts all over again. There are some basics you can do to ensure better sleep quality, including not drinking caffeine past 12, which I didn't list here. These simple rules will help you to achieve a blissful night of sleep! Lower the temperature-- The National Sleep Foundation recommends keeping your bedroom between 60 and 67 degrees Fahrenheit for an optimal night’s sleep. Researchers...
Simone Wan Moran
Let's all have some Mimosa Tree Bark (aka Collective Happiness) on Election Day!
A quick look on social media or watching the news makes it obvious that there are strong feelings around Tuesday's elections. On the positive side, we have an electorate that is more engaged than previous mid-term elections, but feelings are running high. No matter if you lean right, left or right down the middle, this election has people involved and anxious about the results. I have some tips to make it through Election Day calmer, cooler and more collected. I am voting tomorrow as I find voting an empowering act to express my beliefs about the future of my town,...
Simone Wan Moran
How to maximize the benefits of Fall Time Change
It's that time of year again to change the clocks in November and "gain" an hour of sleep. At least it seems easier than when we change the clocks in the spring and lose an hour of sleep! But there are still only 24 hours in a day, and there are still adjustments that our bodies must make even when we Fall Back. We need to make sure that our body clock—circadian rhythm—adjusts to the new time. I speed up my adjustment from Daylight Savings Time to Standard time by following some simple practices. To get myself back in rhythm,...
Simone Wan Moran
5 Hacks to Beat the Fall Blues!
Ever feel blue when the fall season arrives? If yes, you are not alone! For many of us, the blues can set in with the changing of the seasons, particularly changing from the longer, warmer days of summer to shorter Fall and Winter days with less sunlight and colder temperatures. Making sure that you are taking extra care of your Heart and Lungs during the fall and winter months may help you to better manage the darker, colder months. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), “Heart Health” is not just about physical fitness, it is about deep contentment with one’s life...
Simone Wan Moran
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