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Good Night, Sleep Tight #5: Diet and Your Sleep

February 14, 2018 by Dr. John 1 Comment

You are what you eat. The foods and beverages you consume throughout the day are telling as to how you’ll sleep each night.

Knowing more about a diet’s impact on your body can answer tons of questions as to issues with the quality or quantity of your sleep.

Today, I share a few helpful hints and considerations when thinking about your diet. Being purposeful with what you eat can go a long way toward a better night’s rest.

If you have questions or want help working through ideas to get better sleep each night, you can always send us a message and someone will get in touch shortly.

Good Night, Sleep Tight #4: Activity and Your Sleep;

February 14, 2018 by Dr. John 1 Comment

You probably aren’t too surprised to find out that exercise and physical activity play a big part in how well you seeep each night.

But is all exercise created equal? How do you get started when getting physical isn’t your forte?

Today I’ll share a few tips for getting your heart rate up so you can catch more Zzzzz’s when your head hits the pillow.

If you want to skip ahead and see all of the videos in the Good Night, Sleep Tight series, you can view the archive here.

If you have questions or want to talk about your own sleep, you can always send us a message and someone will contact you soon.

Good Night, Sleep Tight #3: Routine and Your Sleep

February 14, 2018 by Dr. John Leave a Comment

Consistency is key when aiming for a better night’s rest. Having a routine can train your brain to start ramping down when it’s the right time each night.

Today I want to talk about why routine is important and some good steps to take when thinking about your nightime routines. There are some things you should definitely be doing consistently – and others you should avoid.

If you want to skip ahead and see the full Good Night, Sleep Tight video series, you can see the archives here.

And as mentioned, if you have any questions or want to talk specifics about your sleep, you can always send us a message and someone will touch base with you shortly.

Good Night, Sleep Tight #2: Light and Your Sleep

February 14, 2018 by Dr. John Leave a Comment

Flashing, beeping, flickering and chirping. We live in a very bright, very digital world. Whether it’s the mobile screen, television or the light fixtures in your bedroom, the light we see as we’re trying to whind down at night can have a big impact on how our brain prepares for rest.

Today’s video is all about artificial light and screen time at night. There’s a lot to be said about properly managing these conditions before heading to bed, and I’ll give you some practical tips on what to consider.

If you want to skip ahead and see all of the videos in the Good Night, Sleep Tight Series, you can view the archive here.

And as always, if you have questions or want to talk a bit more about your own sleep, you can always send us a message and someone will be in touch soon.

Good Night, Sleep Tight #1: Stress and Your Sleep

February 14, 2018 by Dr. John Leave a Comment

There’s a nseaky culprit lurking in your everyday life that’that’s robbing you of rest.

Blame it on the news or social media or the fast-paced times we live in, but stress is a constant for many Americans these days. And surprise surprise, stress is killing your sleep.

Today, I want to talk about how stress works, how it’s impacting your sleep and ways you can work to alleviate stress throughout the day.

If you have questions or want to talk more about your own sleep, you can always send us a message and we’ll get in touch.

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