Not getting enough sleep? You're not alone
Sleep deprivation has been called a public health epidemic by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, and though you may think you’re perfectly fine, there’s a very good chance that you’re a part of the problem. Though you may envision people who are suffering from sleep deprivation as haggard-looking people who are staying up until 2:00 a.m. every day, the truth is that if you’re regularly getting less than seven hours of sleep per night then you may be sleep deprived too. And no, you may not realize that your body is suffering because the brain has an amazing propensity for fooling us into thinking that we’re functioning at a normal level, even when we aren’t.
For many of us, getting seven to nine hours of sleep per night is a matter of making better choices about how we spend our time. It may involve choosing to put down the tablet or turn off the
television a little bit earlier, or it may mean leaving our social engagements half an hour before we really want to. For others the problem isn’t about being in bed on time but what happens once we’re there under the covers. Lots of people have a very hard time falling asleep at night, and unfortunately, time spent in bed is not the Continue reading
The symphony of crackling joints in the morning is almost as universal as the beacon-like capabilities of the aroma of fresh coffee. With the proper sleep position, you can do away with the hunched back and tilted neck allowing you to finally walk upright to the coffee pot to get your morning off to the strong start you deserve.
Our bed is the most important piece of furniture we own, and a good night’s sleep is a driving factor in making your day as incredible as you know it can be. So why do we fall back on the same old frame and mattress instead of the very best bed on the market?
People don’t simply fall asleep and wake up. In fact, there’s 5 sleep stages we pass through (or should be passing through) as we slumber. It’s important to understand what each of these stages are so we can ensure we’re getting into a deep enough sleep. Failure to hit certain stages of sleep means bodily functions that correspond to that stage aren’t happening. 
Sleep hygiene is the daily routine you practice to induce optimal sleep. Just like skin care, washing your face with bar soap vs. a multi-step regime, the more emphasis you put into it and the prioritization that you make it, will have compounding benefits. Think about it, if you have a face full of acne, do you just continue using the same soap and hope for the best? No, you switch to a specific cleanser, the proper lotion, a fancy serum, and the best spot treatment you can get your hands on. The same goes for your sleep, except it’s profoundly more important!