Why do we sleep? Scientists have developed many theories why we need sleep. Our bodies seem to regulate sleep the same why it regulates our eating habits and breathing. Sleep is good for the body and plays an important part in our health. We feel better after a good night’s sleep because sleep makes us more alert and energized to get through the day. Sleep like eating and breathing is another life sustaining activity and without enough sleep we function poorly. Looking at sleep patterns in other animals to see if there are similarities or differences that might tell us something about sleep’s role researchers have suggested the possible theories. Read more »
Reasons Why You Can’t Sleep
If you’re pregnant or having menopausal symptoms you know how hard it is to fall asleep easy at night. But there are other reasons that you should consider if you’re having trouble getting the sleep you need. No matter how old you are you could be suffering from one of these sleep stealers. Read more »
Good Morning America this is your Wakeup Call
How do you sleep at night? Do you wake up too early or have a hard time waking up at all? If you wake up too early and can’t get back to sleep what can you do? You need to keep your room as dark as possible. Getting up to use the bathroom and trying to go back to sleep after you’ve turned on the light interrupts your sleep/wake cycle. Keep a night light on so you can find your way there. The best solutions for this problem is too eliminate or reduce the amount of liquids you consume at night. If this issue is persistent you might talk to your doctor. You could be suffering from overactive bladder. He may recommend physical therapy to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles. Watch out for other liquids like soup or fruit and vegetables that are mostly water; celery, watermelon or cucumbers to name a few. Read more »