Healthy happy you.
Few things are quite as annoying as lying awake late in the night wishing you could just go to sleep. But remedies to help you sleep don't have to be found at the pharmacy. Many natural sleep aids have been shown to help some people catch their Zs. Think you know what they are? Take our quiz on natural ways to help you sleep! Take the Quiz Read more
I am often a victim of the 3 p.m. slump. My brain goes fuzzy. My eyes feel tired. All I want to do is nap. Lately, I have been taking myself out for a walk at 2:30 to prevent the afternoon "drowsies." Melatonin, a hormone signal that tells the brain it is time to sleep, is not produced in bright light. So going for a 20 minute walk in the bright afternoon light will combat that sleepy feeling. Read more
Lack of sleep getting you down? It seems like a fair amount of you don't feel like you get enough sleep. That is a bit worrisome since a good night's sleep is a vital ingredient for good health. So if you're plagued by insomnia, you might want to know about melatonin. It is a hormone that helps to control the sleep wake cycle, and it is derived from the amino acid we most commonly associate with Read more
We all have those nights when we have a hard time falling asleep. Maybe it's because we've had a hard day or maybe it's because our schedules are just off but for whatever the reason, you may want to consider Dreamerz, an all natural sleep aid beverage. At first, I was not all for trying Dreamerz because I am not typically the type of person that likes to 'take' something to aid in sleep. However Read more
You may think that your nighttime nightcap routine isn't affecting your sleep patterns, but guess again. To be sure you're imbibing beverages that are going to help you out, instead of hinder you from catching some solid Zs, check out these recommendations that will help curb late-night cravings. Instead of white tea, drink herbal: White tea may not seem like a real culprit, but guess again; Read more
Trouble sleeping? FitSugar reader meetcasey has a few words of advice. She posted her tips in our Get Fit For 2012 group. Sometimes you just can’t get it right. “Too much sleep or too little sleep can be dangerous to your health.” OK, Goldilocks — how’s your porridge? The latest research says you need more than six hours of sleep a night, but no more than eight hours. So basically jury Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. Can't seem to get enough rest? To-do list dragging you down? Hit refresh with these foods, moves, and must-dos for a more revved-up you. By Mary Kate Frank Wish you were still bounding out of bed like you did when you were 22? Who doesn't! But it can be hard to summon all your old verve in the midst of the Read more
When January rolls around, the festive fun has come to an end, and we resume our regular day-to-day routines . . . good times, right? This month can be especially difficult for some because the party is over, the temperatures are dropping, and the days are awfully short. If you're experiencing any symptoms that feel like major depression, you may be suffering from seasonal affective disorder Read more
If improving your sleeping habits made the list of your 2012 resolutions, then let's get to it! There are simple things you should and shouldn't be doing to get some quality shut-eye, but what about the person who sleeps to your right (or left)? Do you ever look at your partner as a roadblock to your sleeping success? If your significant other is interfering with your sleepy time, here are some Read more
We are loving My Fare Foodie's delicious cure for insomnia. The description makes us sleepy just reading about it! As an attempt to cure my chronic insomnia, I came up with a nightcap featuring all types of natural sleep aids. Warm milk, chamomile tea, honey, cinnamon, and tart cherry juice help the body miraculously produce melatonin, the hormone that regulates sleep. This drink not only helps Read more
