QUOTABLES: Anxiety & Sleep

Oct 22, 2024 | blog

Anxiety and insomnia are distinct but interconnected. Anxiety can lead to insomnia, causing fatigue and poor concentration. Conversely, insomnia can trigger anxiety, creating a vicious cycle. Lauri advises seeking professional help for sleep issues and suggests...

QUOTABLES: Orthosomnia

Oct 21, 2024 | orthosomnia

Orthosomnia: The Sleep Tracking Obsession That Could Backfire “Don’t be fooled by Orthosomnia…the obsession with perfect sleep via trackers, which can be counterproductive. While sleep apps can identify disorders, the fixation on perfection may...

QUOTABLES: Alcohol and & Sleep

Oct 21, 2024 | Sleep and Alcohol

“While alcohol may induce drowsiness, it disrupts sleep by impairing REM and circadian rhythms. Even one glass can affect sleep patterns. To minimize impact, avoid alcohol right before bed and practice moderation. Instead, try relaxing with a hot, milky, or...

The Drunken Monkey Sleep Hack Might Be a TikTok Trend Worth Trying

Sep 12, 2024 | blog

Sleep is supposed to be something we can do effortlessly—just climb into bed, close your eyes, and drift off into Dreamland, right? Unfortunately, it isn’t always that simple, which is why far too many of us have trouble falling asleep. Check out the latest...

Cognitive Shuffling

Sep 9, 2024 | blog

Cognitive Shuffling: A Unique Approach to Better Sleep Cognitive shuffling is a mental technique designed to help calm your mind and promote better sleep. Developed by Dr. Luc Beaudoin, this method involves thinking of random, unrelated words or objects to distract...

Onions & Sleep

Sep 9, 2024 | blog

Even if you fall asleep faster with an onion beside you, “there’s no evidence it can help you stay asleep and experience the sleep cycle optimally,” says Lauri Leadley, CCSH, RPSGT, clinical sleep educator and founder and president at Valley Sleep Center. If you’re...

Does Magnesium Foot Spray Improve Sleep?

Sep 9, 2024 | blog, magnesium foot spray

“The pores on our feet are said to be the largest pores on our body, and some believe that spraying on the feet aids in getting the mineral into our blood system and lymphatics more directly/quickly,” Lauri Leadley, sleep expert and founder of Valley Sleep Center,...

Sleep Disorders

Sep 9, 2024 | blog, Sleep Disorders

We all know what it feels like after a crummy night’s sleep. You’re tired, irritable, and might struggle to function normally. For some people, this doesn’t just happen occasionally—it’s their daily experience and reality. When this happens, it’s possible that someone...

Signs Your Sleeping on a Bad Mattress

Sep 9, 2024 | blog

Sleeping on a bad mattress can affect your quality of sleep and overall health. Common signs include waking up with stiffness, back or neck pain, and feeling tired despite a full night’s sleep. If your mattress feels lumpy, saggy, or uneven, it might not be providing...

Does your toddler look forward to bedtime?

Sep 9, 2024 | Sleep tips, Toddlers

Watch a cute toddler on TikTok put herself to sleep with her own bedtime routine!