Article of the Week! Let's talk about Sleep and Health!
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Article of the Week!
Your sleep affects not only your mood but your health. Without the proper sleep, you can develop many health issues and not just the obvious ones. Read more here!
Can't get to sleep? Ask yourself a few questions the next time you can't get to sleep. 1) Did you check your phone right before bed? 2) Are you going to bed at different times every night? Where you in bed by 11 last night and trying to get into bed at 9 tonight? 3) Did you have that super yummy coffee on your lunch break? Or even later? 4) Is your bed comfortable? 5) Are you hot? Or is there a ton of light in your room? Any of these factors can lead to struggling with falling asleep. Make sure to avoid screens about an hour before bed, get to sleep at the same time each night, skip that coffee in the afternoon, and make your room super comfortable!
Your body's natural clock In our last blog , we discussed jet lag and the effects of travel on our body's natural "clock". Let's learn more about that natural clock and how it effects our sleep. What is our natural clock? Our body's natural Circadian Biological Clock regulates the timing of periods of sleepiness and wakefulness throughout the day. Your body's circadian rhythm dips and rises throughout the day. Adults usually experience the largest dips during early morning times around 2 to 4 am and afternoon. Making sure that you have had plenty of rest will help you to avoid a serious dip in the afternoon that can leave you feeling drowsy at work. Changes to your natural clock You may notice that your teen seems to suddenly be sleeping in and staying up late. This is due to changes in their circadian rhythm. Many teens experience a delay in their sleeping phases and suddenly they are struggling to fall asleep before 11:00 PM. Th
What is acupuncture? Acupuncture is a technique in which practitioners stimulate specific points on the body. This is most often done by inserting thin needles. Are there risks? The main risk from acupuncture is non-sterile needles and incorrect delivery. Make sure that when you are scheduling your acupuncture you go with a professional with a sound reputation and a very clean office. Most states require a diploma from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine for licensing to practice acupuncture. Benefits Acupuncture is used by many to treat pain, stress, headaches, and more. Relieving your body of stress and pain can lead to being able to fall asleep faster and sleep better. Those who suffer from insomnia can also find relief after acupuncture. Beijing University of Chinese Medicine performed a large analysis that showed " patients who were taking medications or herbal treatments to help with sleep , adding acupuncture ther
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