Think you have insomnia? Well, maybe “thinking” is what got you into this sleepless mess to begin with, says science. See, as with many a disorder that manifests in a bodily way, insomnia can blossom up from the unfortunate soil of some underlying cognitive issue you’re having. It doesn’t mean you’re defective. It doesn’t mean […]
So, I saw this interesting “sleep hack” post online today. And… to be honest… I wasn’t entirely sure I trusted it. Here it is: As you can obviously see (unless you’re blinking too quickly and thusly missing the message), the idea’s that if you spend sixty seconds with your peepers fluttering hummingbird style, you’ll grow […]
Some days, I just need a second cuppa caffeine. And, try as I might to convince myself that it’s somehow superior and totally okay (’cause it’s not in java form – and matcha’s my preference), I’ve come to learn an un-fun fact. And that’s that denial is only a river of tears in Egyptian cotton […]
“It seemed so real…” Ever wake up clammy and panicked? And positive that the octopus cat who shoots paralysis inducing darts from his tentacles is still after you? (“He definitely got me. Can’t move. Going to die here. Should’ve written a will.”) Happens to the best of us, my G. And the worst has gotta […]
So… you now know that you can cover your body in hot water for nocturnal restfulness. But did you know that cold water can also do the trick? I mean – if applied primarily to the face? The idea’s similar between these two approaches in that they both sucker punch your nervous system. But, whereas […]
Thrashing. Exasperated. Exhausted. This wasn’t how you envisioned it. The magnificent mattress you spend the last since-you-left-it number of hours missing all Monday has spontaneously lost its allure now that you’re on it. Since this morning, it’s morphed from a cradle of comfort to an open casket at the funeral for your rest’s death. What’s […]
Spinal muscles smarting this A.M.? Got a nasty neck ache? Well, if you tend to be a tummy sleeper, that might just be why, says science. And, actually, it’s not all that scientific, really. Just try taking a look at anyone doing the dead man’s float through snooze-land. Look at how their head’s positioned, look […]
Ah, vitamins. Those organic mini orbs you swallow in rocket shapes or enjoy as dissolvible fizzy tablets. They’re not drugs. So it shouldn’t matter when you take them…. right? Wrong. (“Wait – if I take the blue pill, I’ll just wake up, won’t I?”) Possibly, young woman who looks far too amused for that tiny […]
Are your trysts with the gym feeling lackluster? Looking to up your performance? Eh, not exactly where I was going. But, whether you’re a sweaty muscle junkie or just an occasional elliptical visitor, we all want the best out’ve our workouts when we do them. Especially when it’s so tough to squeeze ’em in between […]
Why has nobody brought this to my attention? I can’t believe I’ve been writing for a sleep site for this long sans swinging the spotlight onto America’s queen of GTF-to-sleep-ery. Ariana Effing Huffington. For those of you who have zero point zero idea what I’m talking about, Ari (that’s my nickname for her; I feel […]