Waking up feeling groggy after a long weekend of fun? I am going to dive into sleep support tips to get you back on track with sleep! First, why talk about sleep?
Sleep is praised as one of the main pillars of health. A restful night's sleep not only feels good the next day, but has many benefits in your body too. Most adults need about 7-9 hours of sleep. This is what supports a healthy body and mind. While some people feel like they can "function" on less sleep, this may still be impacting your overall health. Inadequate sleep has been shown to impair cognition and mood, as well as contribute to chronic health problems such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and mental health disorders. In order to get adequate sleep, we have to support our circadian rhythm. You may have heard about the circadian rhythm, but what is is actually? Your circadian rhythm is a 24 hour cycle that is part of your body's internal clock. One of the main functions is the sleep/wake cycle. It helps you feel tired in the evening and more alert in the morning. A misaligned circadian rhythm will have a negative impact on your sleep. Here are a few tips to support a healthy circadian rhythm:
To healing, Alison
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