How is your sleep?

 

3 Steps to Healthy Sleep

  1. Observe trends for 2 weeks

  2. Identify and remove disruptors including cell phones, pets, food

  3. If you can not sleep, get out of bed and do a non stimulating activity like reading

Eliminate all sources of light.

When light enters the eye it stimulates the pineal gland to suppress melatonin production. Melatonin helps us stay asleep. When the eye senses darkness the hypothalamus releases melatonin.

 

Sleep Trackers

There are some great sleep tracking tools and tech available for those who struggle to sleep. Smart watches are improving our ability to take control of sleep tracking. Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 has a great feature that monitors O2 while sleeping and detects snoring. These features can give insightful information to share with your doctor. Apple also has some wonderful smart watches.

Visit the Sleep Foundation to learn more

 

When our sleep rhythm is off our health suffers.

 

Apps to help you sleep

Calm App

Helps you fall asleep and stay asleep.

Mesmerize

Great Visual Meditation App

Headspace

Great guided meditation and sleep support.

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