You snooze, you win? A new study reveals that poor sleep habits in your 40s could accelerate brain aging by up to 2.6 years by the time you reach your 50s. Published in Neurology, the study suggests that quality sleep is crucial for maintaining brain health and reducing dementia risk as we age. Researchers from […]
One sleepless night is annoying. For those with persistent insomnia coupled with comorbidity, such as generalized anxiety disorder, it can be negatively life-altering. In a Cureus case report, a 27-year-old man suffering from insomnia for over two decades tried homeopathy. About chronic insomnia: Homeopathy “produced a remarkable improvement within four months,” say the researchers. The “patient’s insomnia
A recent study published in Cell Metabolism sheds new light on the effects of intermittent fasting (IF) on the body’s internal clocks, particularly the circadian rhythm, which governs our sleep-wake cycle. Conducted on mice, the study found that time-restricted eating—where food intake is limited to a specific window—can synchronize the circadian rhythms across various organs,
Mindfulness–being in the moment and aware of your feelings and thoughts without judging–has been shown to lessen pain in veterans. Could it help you as well? A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine reported the efficacy of telehealth-delivered mindfulness-based interventions (MBI). Over 690 Veterans with chronic pain and psychiatric comorbidity completed a mindfulness-based intervention that produced a
Dr Sarah King, ND The Sun, Electric Lighting, and Sleep Schedules For many thousands of years, the sun was the only source of light for humans, and as such, our behaviour followed a natural day-night or light-dark cycle.1,2 With the invention of electric lighting about 150 years ago, our sleep-wake cycles were altered and since
Dr. Alethea Fleming, ND Circling in on the Circadian Rhythm Connection New research in circadian rhythms is unveiling the connection between our internal biological clocks and much more than time zones. We now know that disruptions in circadian rhythm can affect obesity, mood, insomnia, Alzheimer’s, immune function, insulin secretion, cancer, irritable bowel, and stress. There
Dr. Peter Swanz, ND @zendoctor New patients consistently describe fatigue as one of their primary concerns during their office visit. On www.dictionary.com fatigue is defined as “weariness from mental or physical exertion.” Certainly our busy lifestyles are a contributing factor to this chronic state. What I think this basic definition lacks is an inclusion of
Dr. Sarah King, ND @sarahhealthyfox Sleep plays an essential role in our well-being, though we often take it for granted. We might tell ourselves that we need more time for ourselves at night. Time alone or with a partner; maybe after the kids have gone to sleep, or if there’s a show you’re binge-watching on
Dr. Jennifer Bahr, ND @DrJenniferBahr There are two times a year that I know my schedule will be packed – when we change to daylight savings, and again when we change back. The time change can be hard on just about anyone, but it is especially challenging for my patients because they have mental health
Dr. Hillary Lampers, ND It’s February, St. Valentine’s month of love, chocolate, and cuddling with your partner in bed, until snoring like a freight train, drives many partners to the guest room, or couch. This scenario is played out in millions of bedrooms around the world due to the not-so-sexy condition of sleep apnea. Sleep
