As a traditional Chinese medicinal practice, acupuncture targets specific muscles and nerves within the body through the insertion of thin needles to help relieve various ailments (via MedicalNewsToday). Among its many health benefits, acupuncture is thought to help alleviate nausea,…
You’re lying in bed, on the cusp of slumber, when suddenly, the tranquility of the night is shattered by what seems like a bomb explosion, crashing cymbals, or a gunshot echoing through your mind. Your heart races, and you’re jolted…
Sleep apnea is a dangerous sleep disorder that causes your breathing to start and stop while asleep (via Mayo Clinic). There are a few different types of sleep apnea, with the most common being obstructive sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea…
The “Sunday scaries” is a term that is used to refer to feelings of stress, anxiety, and trouble sleeping in anticipation of the work week. While there is no clinical term or diagnosis for this phenomenon, new research suggests that…
The idea that scents can be used to help promote wellness is not new. Research shows that the inhalation of plant aromas has been used throughout history to help fight stress and improve the quality of sleep (via American Chemical…
Dreaming isn’t exclusive to nighttime. If you’ve ever been pulled back into the present moment by a friend calling, “Yoo-hoo, did you hear me?” then you’ve probably experienced daydreaming. While often associated with happy memories or visualizations of the future,…
Have you ever awoken with fragments of a vivid dream flashing at the edges of your consciousness, almost in reach, but the dream dissolves before you can understand or describe it? You’re not alone. Only one in 10 Americans reported…
As active as you may be during your waking life, sleep is vital to help sustain you physically and mentally. Without quality sleep, you might find yourself more irritable during the day while also having problems focusing on work. Most…
When you’re asleep, you may experience some common behaviors like snoring or having nightmares. But what if your snoring is replaced by moaning or groaning, or your nightmares are more like night terrors? These are examples of parasomnias, or abnormal…
Whether or not you’re a fan of shedding the layers before jumping into bed, you have to admit that the science behind the surprising things that happen when you start sleeping naked is intriguing. From creating more brown fat to…
