You’ve heard about sleep hygiene, sleep pressure, and many sleep benefits — but have you heard about sleep animals? We’re not just talking about early birds and night owls, either! Today’s discussion is all about chronotypes, the behavioral typing of your personal circadian rhythm. Let’s dive in.
4 Tips to Help You Sleep During the Holidays
Struggling to get quality sleep during the holiday hustle? Between late-night gift wrapping, indulgent treats, and holiday cocktails, your sleep might be taking a hit. Here are 4 expert tips to help you navigate seasonal stress and maintain healthy sleep habits. From managing cortisol levels with self-care to balancing sugar and alcohol intake, and keeping a consistent sleep schedule, these practical strategies will ensure you wake up refreshed — even during the busiest time of the year.
Will Melatonin Help Me Sleep?
About 99.9% of my clients are taking melatonin when we start working together. And as you can probably guess…. the supplements didn’t work. (Otherwise they wouldn’t be engaging my services!) In this blog, I take you through the science of melatonin and explain how it works in our body and, specifically, in sleep. Then I give you some tried and true tips for how to boost your body’s own melatonin production naturally.
Functional Lab Testing: the Secret to Uncovering Hidden Stressors of Sleep
If you’ve looked into my adult sleep coaching program, you’ve probably read about how I incorporate lab testing. But you may be wondering what role it plays in understanding sleep. This blog post breaks down the 5 lab tests that I use to help uncover what hidden stressors may be at play when you’re experiencing sleep issues.