Sleep Cycles are More Important than You Think

 

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'We live in a sleep sick nation, according to Dr. William C. Dement MD, a prominent sleep researcher.  Dr. Dement calls this phenomena a “hidden epidemic.” According to the National Sleep Foundation’s Sleep in America Poll, 75% the sleep cycles of Americans are out of whack, and they experience difficulty getting to sleep and staying asleep, and , feel groggy in the daytime.

The reported nightly hours of sleep in this survey averaged just under 7 hours for weeknights, and 7 1/2 hours on weekend nights, an amount not too far from what is considered normal.  So these symptoms of inadequate sleep despite the hours of sleep claimed is cause for concern.'


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Listen Up Insomniacs, Tart Cherry Juice Is Your Ticket To More Zzzz's

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'Tart Cherries have one of the highest recorded anti-inflammatory potentials of any food and even surpass many medications. Researchers have now found that drinking tart cherry juice twice a day for two weeks helped increase sleep time by nearly 90 minutes among older adults with insomnia.'

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How To Know If You Have a Sleep Disorder and Discover The Best Foods That Promote Sleep

 

'Sleep disorders are conditions that affect how much and how well you sleep. The causes range from poor habits that keep you awake to diagnosed conditions that disrupt your sleep cycle. strong evidence that one function of sleep is to help consolidate the effects of waking experience. 

If you don't feel rested in the mornings, one of many sleep disorders could be responsible. Insufficient sleep is a serious problem that poses a threat to your health and safety. Your sleep hygiene influences how much sleep you get and foods, vitamins, minerals and hormones all make a difference.'

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Peaceful Sleep: 22 Natural Ways to Wake Up Refreshed

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'If you’re having trouble sleeping—like at least 60 million Americans are—these tips may help.

One of the most important things you can do for your health is too get enough deep sleep. So it’s not surprising that one of the most common concerns that my patients have is trouble sleeping.

They’re not alone. At least 60 million Americans complain about insomnia and sleep disturbance. Insomnia is not being able to fall asleep. The more common problem is sleep disturbance—not sleeping soundly through the night.' 

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