Exercise and Sleep

People who exercise have less trouble falling asleep at night than people who don’t. But don’t exercise in the late evening or right before you go to sleep, as exercise raises your body temperature, making sleep more difficult. If the only time you can exercise is...

Sleep Secrets for Seniors

Many seniors notice a change in their sleep patterns as they age: lighter sleep, frequent awakenings, waking very early in the morning, daytime fatigue and excessive napping. Good sleep habits are vitally important to seniors to maintain their health and energy...

Magnesium Deficiency and Insomnia

According to Dr.Mark Sircus, a world expert on magnesium deficiency, the lack of this crucial mineral in the body is directly related to insomnia… “One of the principle reason doctors write millions of prescriptions for tranquilizers each year is the...

Food for Great Sleep

As with many of my other sleep secrets around time of day, eating for a good night’s sleep best begins in the morning. If sleep is a problem in your life, a good breakfast will help you fall asleep at night. Food nourishes your entire body. When you eat, stress...

Create the Perfect Sleep Environment

To create the perfect sleep environment, you need to make your bedroom your sanctuary, your refuge and your retreat. Make it a place for relaxation, romance and sleep. Remove the clutter — the magazines, office files and random stuff. If the walls need painting, paint...