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How Sleep Journaling Helps You Sleep

Posted by Darian Dozier on Feb 25, 2022 5:38:00 AM

Going to bed can be very difficult due to the swirling thoughts going on in your head. However, if you could journal every night before you went to bed, you may see significant improvement in your ability to fall asleep faster. Continue reading to find out how sleep journaling can help you sleep. 

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Entrepreneurial Insomnia: How to Shut Off Your Brain and Go to Bed

Posted by Darian Dozier on Feb 21, 2022 8:30:00 AM

One of the major movements that has come out of the pandemic is the boom of people opening their own business. The great resignation has seen a mass movement of people quitting their jobs and starting their own. They feel like they have more control over their schedules and are better appreciate and compensated than when they worked a standard 9-5. This sounds great until it's 11pm at night and anxiety and a long to-do list are threatening your beauty sleep. Continue reading to find out more about entrepreneurial insomnia and how to shut down your brain for a good night of sleep. 

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Topics: Insomnia

Sleep Disorders Linked to Heart Disease

Posted by Darian Dozier on Jan 7, 2022 8:00:00 AM

Sleep disorders have one thing in common, they interrupt sleep. Therefore, it's important that if you have a sleep disorder, you find the problem before the accumulation of interrupted sleep leads to chronic sleep deprivation. Sleep deprivation is more than just being tired. It can negatively impact several organ systems, including your heart. Heart disease is the number one cause of death worldwide, so it's important to do everything possible to maintain its health - including getting enough sleep. Continue reading to find out how common sleeping disorders can lead to cardiovascular disease!

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How to Stop Ruminating for Better Sleep

Posted by Darian Dozier on Dec 29, 2021 9:00:00 AM

Rumination, the incessant loop of thoughts that refuse to let go, can be a major hindrance throughout the day and especially when it's time to sleep. When your mind is caught up in this cycle, it becomes nearly impossible to shut off and find the restful sleep you deserve. This can lead to or exacerbate anxiety, depression, and insomnia, resulting in a vicious cycle of sleep deprivation. To learn more about the impacts of rumination and how to break free from its grip, continue reading.

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How Late Night Snacking is Affecting Your Sleep

Posted by Darian Dozier on Dec 24, 2021 8:00:00 AM

Eating before bed has been a controversial topic for a long time. There is so much speculation and misinformation about eating late at night and the effect it can have on your diet. However, eating late at night can have various effects on your sleep. Keep reading to find out how late night snacking can impact your sleep. 

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Topics: Insomnia, nutrition

Nocturia and Secondary Insomnia

Posted by Darian Dozier on Dec 23, 2021 8:00:00 AM

Nocturia is a term for a condition in which you take multiple trips to the bathroom at night. These constant disruptions cause you to constantly wake up to take a trip to the bathroom, which interrupts your attempt at a good night's sleep. You make awaken in the morning and find yourself feeling drowsy or extremely tired throughout the day. If this happens more often than not, and you are not proceeding bedtime with a large intake of water, then there may be some underlying diseases or disorders that you need to address. Please continue reading to find out more about what may be causing your multiple bathroom stops. 

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Topics: Insomnia, Nocturia

Common Prescription Medications that Cause Insomnia

Posted by Darian Dozier on Dec 8, 2021 8:00:00 AM

Do you find it difficult to sleep, but unsure why? It could have something to do with your prescription medications. If you take medication for high blood pressure, arrhythmias, mental health disorders, and other health problems, your medication could be causing your insomnia. 

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Topics: Insomnia, medication

Ways to Avoid Insomnia

Posted by Tyler Britton on Sep 1, 2021 2:28:00 PM

What are Types of Insomnia

If you’ve had insomnia, or are dealing with it right now, then you know how frustrating it is and how challenging it can be to live a normal, happy life. Insomnia can make life extremely miserable. You may start to you feel and act like a different version of yourself, or be less productive in all areas of life. Insomnia can shorten your lifespan and lower the quality of life. So yes, taking steps to avoid it is well worth the effort.

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Topics: Insomnia

Risk Factors for Developing Insomnia

Posted by Tyler Britton on Jun 16, 2021 1:35:00 PM

What is a Risk Factor for Insomnia?

A risk factor is something that increases your likelihood of developing a disease or condition. Insomnia, like other sleep disorders, has a number of potential causes and factors that can increase your risk for developing insomnia.

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Topics: Insomnia

Two Types of Insomnia: Primary vs Secondary, & Chronic vs Acute

Posted by Tyler Britton on May 21, 2021 1:19:00 PM

What is Insomnia?

Insomnia is a sleeping disorder that prevents you from getting enough sleep because you have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep throughout the night, and/or you wake up much earlier than intended, and can't go back to sleep. 

If you have insomnia, you never feel like you are getting enough rest – probably because you aren’t. It’s frustrating to not be able to sleep when you want to, and accompanying this frustration are the physical and mental consequences of being sleep deprived. Continue reading to learn more about the different types of insomnia. 

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Topics: Insomnia

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