One of the cardinal rules of sleep hygiene is to turn your sleeping environment into a space that’s comfortable, dark and conducive to sleep. So, once you’ve turned off your devices, eliminated the sources of blue light that surround you, performed your favorite bedtime ritual (like taking a hot bath and journaling), there’s nothing quite…
After a long and hectic day, there’s nothing quite like a soothing bath to help you relax and unwind before bedtime. By creating your own DIY relaxation bath recipes, you can transform your bathroom into a tranquil oasis and indulge in some well-deserved self-care. In this article, we’ll explore five delightful homemade soaks and bombs…
Wait what? Yes. I said ‘bed of nails’. Okay, not a bed covered in steel nails exactly. But rather a mat covered in hard plastic spikes. Intrigued? Read on. Are you tired of feeling restless and constantly tossing and turning at night? Do you suffer from muscle tension and back pain that keeps you from…
Loop Earplugs : Product Review Loop Earplugs are among the 10 fastest growing Shopify brands in Europe. They’re also the bestselling earplug on Amazon US and have been featured in NY Times and Wired. With four different models to choose from, Loop Earplugs have a 4.6/5 satisfaction score and over 60,000 online reviews. So, I…
One of the cardinal rules of sleep hygiene is to ‘avoid caffeine, alcohol, large meals, foods that induce heartburn, and drinking a lot of fluid for several hours before bedtime.’ The key to that last bit about fluid intake is the words “a lot”. In fact, having a warm drink before bed can help relax…
Wearing socks to bed might sound like something only your granny does, or that’s acceptable only in extreme cold, but it can have a big impact on your overall health and well-being at any age and any temperature. While some people might find it uncomfortable, or unsexy, the benefits of wearing socks to bed are…
Thanksgiving has come and gone and suddenly, we’re less than three weeks away from the holidays. Eek! And if you’re like me, online shopping is a god-send…but it also gives me a false sense of having limitless amounts of time to get all my shopping done. After all, with Amazon, gifts can be delivered to…
You’ve probably heard about detoxes for weight loss, bloating, gut health, allergies, and a clearer complexion. You may even have tried a few. But have you tried a sleep detox? A sleep detox is a simple way to detox your body without starving yourself or embarking on a crazy cleansing diet. Deep sleep is…
From boosting athletic performance to helping you sleep more soundly, magnesium is essential for your brain and your body. The mineral helps carry out various chemical and enzyme reactions in the body such as building proteins and strong bones, regulating blood sugar, blood pressure, and muscle and nerve functions. Magnesium also acts an electrical conductor…
The smell of patchouli brings me back to my childhood. The rich, earthy scent reminds me of my grandmother’s house. She wore Y by Yves Saint-Laurent perfume, a fragrance that combined floral scents of honeysuckle and gardenia, with base notes of sandalwood, and patchouli. Sadly, Y perfume for women has been discontinued, but on the…
With Canadian Thanksgiving already us and American Thanksgiving right around the corner, many of us are turning our attention to the holidays – or simply procrastinating and doing a little shopping instead of toiling away in front of our computers. Looking for the perfect gift for the insomniac in your life? These top 10 sleep…
My father painted that old mill, and the orange barn below, in the last six months of his life. And what’s amazing about it is that I had no idea he could paint. I don’t think he knew he could, either. For most of his life, he was a banker by day and a musician…
CBT or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a practical, short-term form of psychotherapy. It helps people develop skills and strategies to change their negative thinking. The idea is that that negative thinking, or cognitive distortion, is at the root of our issues. It’s not about the events themselves, but how we look at them. So, by doing “homework”…
My husband and daughter gave me a weighted blanket for Christmas and it has changed my life. The warm, heavy cover feels like a warm hug and although I still wake up a few times a night, the comforting warmth and sheer weight of the blanket have prevented me from hopping out of bed – as…
CBD works with receptors in the body linked to feelings of well-being. Sleepless? CBD products can help with anxiety, insomnia and chronic pain.
Difficulty falling and staying asleep isn’t just the bane of countless adults, it’s quite common in children, too. Here’s my Top 10 list of gifts for sleepless kids.
“It’s not one hour twice a year. It’s a misalignment of our biologic clocks for eight months of the year.” ~ Beth Ann Malow, MD