People with weight loss goals try all sorts of tricks and gimmicks to drop some pounds, but what if it was much simpler than that? No yo-yo dieting, no outrageous fitness routines, no pills, shakes or bars. How about just getting some sleep? Sure, proper nutrition and exercise definitely play a part, but sleep and stress management are critical parts [...]
Dr. Mitchell Proffman and James Voketaitis, authors of the recently released, Deep Sleep Naturally eBook, recommend the NightWave Sleep Assistant as an ingredient in creating a relaxing nighttime routine. Specifically, the authors promote it as a successful tool in learning deep breathing techniques and guiding sleep. Furthermore, Proffman and Voketaitis emphasize sleep as one of the most vital components to [...]
Sleep is a basic necessity for function and survival, and essentially it should not be that complicated. In our modern and ever-changing society, we as humans are great at messing it up though. So, what gives and what are we doing wrong? It comes down to the fact that much of what we deem acceptable bedtime behavior, simply is not. [...]
Like most everything in life, all good things must come to an end. We experience this with our relationships, vacations, a delicious meal and even such things as our pillows. With that said, what is your current relationship with your pillow? Is it still a loving, nurturing relationship or is it starting to become painful and intolerable? If it is [...]
There is an indefinite relationship between depression and sleep and actually, insomnia or sleeping too much are both clear-cut signs of depression. Sure, it’s not unusual to experience sleep disturbances from time-to-time, but if the inability to sleep or oversleeping continue for a long period of time, there is a good chance that someone may be depressed. Other signs and [...]
Is your career choice affecting your ability to sleep? For people who truly love what they do or are night owls by nature, it’s a compromise, but if you’re unhappy in your job, sleep deprived, and in it just to pay the bills, it may be time to reevaluate your path. Sure, all jobs cause stress from time-to-time and possibly [...]
People often wonder if the NightWave Sleep Assistant really works and are sometimes skeptical of its intended purpose. Obviously, the device is not a one size fits all, and some have better luck than others. For certain people, it works right away and for others, it takes a bit more patience, time and repetition. I can personally vouch that it [...]
Did you know that we’re in the midst of National Sleep Awareness Week? This annual event, which kicked off March 3 and goes through March 10, is the National Sleep Foundation’s weeklong campaign to commemorate the health benefits of sleep. This year marks the 16th annual occasion. The week kicked off with the debut of the National Sleep Foundation ‘s [...]
As you may know, Daylight Savings Time is approaching quickly. Specifically, next Sunday, March 10. For most of the United States, this means springing ahead one hour, which equates to longer hours of daylight and the near arrival of spring. Overall, this is generally welcomed and well received, but for some, there is one caveat: sleep interference. As stated by [...]
Can you imagine feeling chronically fatigued day-in and day-out for weeks on end? Unfortunately, this is not an exaggeration for those who suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). This disorder is no joke and more common than you may think. It is most relevant in women in their 40s and 50s, but anyone can have it, and it can last [...]