Sleep & Relaxation
Sleep & Relaxation
Cycle Syncing: Benefits, Tips and How to Start
Do you dread that "time of the month"? What if we told you it didn’t have to be that way? Board-certified gynecologist, Dr. Michele J. Lapayowker, DO, FACOO gives us the lowdown a concept known as "cycle synching."
What to Do When You Can't Sleep
Having trouble sleeping at night? From breathing exercises to supplements, these 9 tips and tricks can help you catch the sleep of your dreams!
10 Melatonin Alternatives for Sleep
It’s time for sleep! But sometimes your brain and body aren’t feeling it. If you’re looking for an alternative to melatonin, we’ve got 10 other nutrients that might be able to help you fall asleep and get the restorative rest you need.
Ashwagandha and Melatonin: Do They Work Together?
Ashwagandha is legendary for helping you to relax, and melatonin is the go-to sleep supplement for many people. So what happens when you take them both together?
Poor Sleep Hygiene? 12 Tips to Help Support Sleep Quality
Tossing and turning all hours of the night? It could be your daily and bedtime habits. Learn how good sleep hygiene can be a game changer in your wellness routine and help you get the quality sleep your body deserves.
How to Start a Self-Care Routine
Bubble baths and mud masks are glamorous ways to pamper yourself when you’re feeling low. But are they truly “self-care”? Here’s the lowdown on what this term really means.
Bathroom Breaks at Night? 8 Nutrients for Your Bladder Health
Bathroom breaks at night don’t just interrupt your time in dreamland; they can also impact how rested you feel the next day. Here’s what you need to know about nighttime urination—and eight nutrients that can help minimize bathroom breaks at night.
Bed Rotting: A New Way of Self-Care
“Rotting” in bed might not sound appealing, but it’s all the rage among the TikTok crowd. What’s this self-care trend about? Here’s everything you need to know.
7 Breathing Techniques to Decrease Anxiety
Feeling stressed out? Relax your body and mind with deep, calming breaths. We’ve got seven exercises that can help you make deep breathing part of your wellness routine.
Does Melatonin Give You Weird Dreams?
Melatonin may be (partially) responsible for that great night of restful slumber, but is it also to blame for the weird dreams you’ve been having? Here’s the truth about this sleep support favorite.
Is There Melatonin in Food?
Fancy a bedtime snack? From cherry juice to oatmeal, the following 14 foods are good dietary sources of melatonin, the hormone that helps you sleep better.
How Much Melatonin Should I Take?
Get the sleep you’ve been dreaming of with the mood-mellowing effects of melatonin, your body’s natural sleep hormone. Melatonin helps your body and mind calm down from the day and slip into slumber.
16 Vitamins & Supplements for Stress
Feeling overwhelmed lately? Here is a list of 16 stress-relief supplements and vitamins that may help you calm your mind and feel at ease.
Dopamine vs Serotonin
Dopamine and serotonin are known as the happy hormones but each play a unique, yet vital role in your overall emotional and mental wellbeing.
What is Dopamine?
Turn your frown upside down with herbs and other nutrients that help support healthy dopamine levels.
How To Get More REM Sleep
Not waking up feeling refreshed? Here’s how to get better REM sleep, so you can fully recharge your brain every single night.
How to Maintain Normal Cortisol Levels
The ultimate guide to help manage stress so you can regulate and maintain normal cortisol levels
Meditation Is Easy: How 5-10 Minutes Of Meditation Makes A Difference
From pain relief to a better night's sleep, meditation is an ancient practice that has mind, body and spirit benefits. Best of all, it's as easy to do as 1-2-3.
How to Increase Dopamine Naturally
What does dopamine do? Dopamine is the "feel good" neurotransmitter. Here’s how to increase your dopamine levels naturally.
The Gut-Mind Connection: Ways to Calm an Upset Stomach
What you are thinking and how your stomach feels are linked. Follow these tips to maintain a healthy gut-mind connection.
Valerian Root vs. Melatonin: Which Is Better for Sleep?
There are so many supplements to support sleep. We’ve broken down the valerian root vs melatonin comparison so you can get your best night’s sleep.
How Does Melatonin Work?
There’s a special supplement you can take for the best night rest. Meet your bedside buddy, melatonin. Learn what is melatonin and who should take it.
How to Get Better Sleep: A Helpful Guide
Tossing and turning all night? Here are nine tips to help you fall asleep and stay asleep all night long.
Good Night: The 4 Stages of Sleep
So what does a good night sleep actually mean? There are four stages of sleep, and your body needs to experience each of them to rest, recover and prepare for the next day.
How to Avoid Burnout: Top Herbs and Lifestyle Tips
If you are feeling stress, fatigue or mental drain, nutrients and lifestyle changes can help you feel like yourself again.
How To Remember Your Dreams
There are psychological benefits to remembering your dreams, so boosting your recall is a good idea. Here are our tips.
How to Sleep Better with Melatonin
Melatonin is widely known for its ability to help people fall asleep. But, what are the other benefits of this nutrient?
10 Health Benefits of Getting Enough Sleep
The benefits of getting enough sleep go beyond your beauty rest: it influences your mood, immune and mental health. Here are 10 ways that restful sleep will make your life healthier.
L-Theanine and Caffeine: Should You Take Them Together?
If you turn to caffeine for focus and L-theanine for relaxation, can you combine them to get both benefits? Here’s what happens to your body when you take them both at once—as supplements or in your favorite cuppa!
5 Types of L-Theanine-Rich Tea: Boost Your Calm Naturally
Want the most "ahhh" from your calming cup of tea? Certain tea leaves contain the amino acid L-theanine, which is known for promoting a calming effect similar to meditation. Find your road to relaxation here.
Self-Care Tips for Premenstrual Syndrome
Wouldn’t it be nice if that time of the month wasn’t much different from the rest of your cycle? Our OB/GYN has tips for managing PMS: cramps, fatigue and all!
10 Infrared Sauna Benefits
Considering an infrared sauna session but unsure of the benefits? Here are 10 reasons why this wellness trend deserves the hype, and the best way to give it a try!
Prenatal Yoga: Benefits, Tips and Poses
Growing a baby isn't just about eating for two—you are also moving for two! Learn how prenatal yoga can support a healthy mood, improve relaxation and fitness, and better prepare you for a comfortable childbirth.
Creamsicle Melatonin Mocktail Recipe (+ Video)
Need to unwind before bed? An alcoholic drink can actually work against you. But we’ve got the perfect nightcap: a creamsicle melatonin mocktail that can help you sleep well.
Yoga Nidra: Explore Your Inner World Through Meditation
A 20-minute yoga session with the restorative power of several hours of sleep? Sign us up! Yoga nidra offers the stress-relieving benefits of a full yoga class without moving an inch.
Is CoQ10 an Antioxidant? An Essential Nutrient for Heart Health
CoQ10 plays many roles in your health. It’s a heart health must, and it helps provide energy to every cell in the body. But did you know that CoQ10 is also an antioxidant? Here’s what that means for your health.
What Are the Benefits of Morning Sunlight?
What happens when you give your body a boost of morning sunlight? Your brain and body can benefit in a number of ways from some time in the sun.
Forest Bathing: A Natural Way to Boost Your Mood
The great outdoors can have a tree-mendous influence on your mood and even your immune health. Our psychology expert explains how to give the Japanese practice of shinrin yoku, or forest bathing, a try.
Ashwagandha and L-Theanine: Do They Work Together?
Feeling frazzled? Ashwagandha and L-theanine each have a well-deserved reputation for their calming potential. So what’s the difference between these nutrients, and can you take them together? Our expert Dr. Crystal Gossard explains.
Calming Chews for Dogs: Help Your Furry Friend Relax
Fireworks and loud noises can leave your furry friend in a frenzy—and let’s not even get into what time alone while you’re at work can do to their behavior. Do calming supplements work for dogs? Here’s what you need to know.
Yoga for Relaxation: Calming the Mind and Body
This flowing form of exercise has long been used to encourage deep relaxation, meditation, healthy stress management and many other health benefits. We’ve got a 7-step plan to help you claim your calm.
What Are Sunday Scaries?
Do fear and dread overwhelm you like clockwork every Sunday evening? Does the thought of Monday make you want to pull the covers over your head over the weekend? You might be experiencing the stress that comes with the Sunday scaries. Find out what exactly this unwelcome feeling is and how you can fight it head on!
Does Magnesium Help You Sleep?
The big M—magnesium—can help you relax, unwind and set the stage for sleep while delivering a host of other benefits for heart, bone and whole-body health.
Glycine: The Sleepy Amino Acid
Move over, melatonin! There’s another amazing sleep supplement in town: glycine. Here’s how this amino acid supports healthy sleep—and alertness during the day.
Does Menopause Make It Hard to Sleep?
Are hot flashes and night sweats robbing you of a good night’s sleep? You’re not the only one. Menopause can exacerbate sleep problems. Here’s the lowdown on menopause and sleep. Plus, 10 ways to (finally) get the rest you need!
Working Out Too Much? 15 Recovery Tips
Are you training hard but not seeing the results you want? You may be overtraining. Here’s how to know if you have overtraining syndrome. Plus, 15 tips on how to recover!
What to Do with Leftover Turkey: 10 Ideas (+ Recipe)
Don’t let those Thanksgiving leftovers go to waste! Turn that turkey into something fabulous with flavorful casserole recipes, turkey soups, tetrazzini and more. Or try a Tex-Mex twist with this family-friendly idea: Turkey Enchilada Casserole.
The Tryptophan Myth About Turkey
The tryptophan in turkey isn’t what is causing Thanksgiving guests to nod off after the feast. So why can’t you shake this sleepiness?
Is Magnesium Calming?
Wondering if you should supplement with magnesium to promote relaxation? Learn why magnesium is “the calming mineral,” and which form is the best for relaxation and tranquility.
20 Easy Ways to Calm Yourself Down
Having one of “those days”? We all do! The problem is that over time, repeatedly feeling frazzled can impact your health and well-being. Want to learn how to stay chill when the going gets tough? Check out these tried-and-true 20 stress management strategies.
Is Green Tea Good for You? 12 Science-Backed Benefits
Ready to relax and recharge? Raise a glass! Green tea can help calm and focus your mind while helping to protect your body and brain from oxidative stress, age-related cognitive decline, and much more! Here are 12 reasons to add green tea to your daily diet.
Serotonin vs. Dopamine vs. Oxytocin: What’s the Difference?
Whether you feel happy has to do with specific neurotransmitters: serotonin, dopamine, endorphins, and oxytocin. But what’s the difference…and how do these brain chemicals interact with one another?
12 Health Benefits of Magnesium Supplements
What do magnesium supplements do for the body? Learn more about how adding this mineral to your diet benefits your body and mind.
Stay Well Check List: 6 Immune Health Hacks
Are you doing everything you can to stay well? Make sure you can check every box on this immune health checklist!
Health Benefits of L-Theanine
Enjoy the calming benefits of green tea without having to brew a cup. L-Theanine is the powerful amino acid known for its positive effects on mood, stress levels and memory.
Health Benefits of Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha is a powerful and ancient herb that benefits your mood, cognitive function and supports relaxation.
How Are Cortisol and Stress Related?
How cortisol and stress are related and how it impacts your mental health. Learn more.
Stay-Calm Checklist
Follow our stay-calm checklist to get a handle on your racing thoughts—and to keep physical symptoms of stress in check, all from the comfort of your own home.
Five Ways To Proactively Safeguard Our Health and Wellness
Shoring up your natural defenses is key to staying well. Here are five steps you can take to support your immune health and wellness.
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