Sleep
Synthetic Melatonin vs. Phytomelatonin: The Scientific Difference
Are natural source nutraceuticals better than the synthetic version? The honest answer is sometimes yes, sometimes no. It really depends on whether the science on that nutraceutical can show a demonstrable difference. For most of the time melatonin has been on the market there has really been no opportunity to answer this question since synthetic ...
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[Extra! Extra!] New Study Shows That the First Few Hours of Sleep Resets Brain Connections
During sleep, the brain weakens the new connections between neurons that had been forged while awake—but only during the first half of slumber time, according to a new study. The researchers say their findings provide insight into the role of sleep, but still leave an open question around what function the latter half of a ...
Sleep On It!
The need for relaxation and sound slumber has never been greater. Here’s how to put your customers to sleep. The phrase “sleep on it,” means to let your subconscious work out a problem or sway toward a more definitive decision. However, millions of people worldwide endure nights of broken sleep, tossing and turning, which ignites ...
Cheryl L. Green, MD
Cheryl L. Green, MD, is a lifestyle psychiatrist based in Southern California. She is an assistant professor of psychiatry at the Loma Linda University School of Medicine and she has a private practice based in the greater Los Angeles area. Green holds degrees from Harvard University, Princeton University and the Stanford University School of Medicine. ...
Healthy Directions Partners with Meijer, Announces New Branded Supplement Line
Healthy Directions (Bethesda, MD), a nutritional supplements provider, has announced a new partnership with Meijer, a family-owned, Grand Rapids, MI-based regional retailer. Meijer customers can now purchase three supplement formulas from Healthy Directions’ new Doctors’ Preferred brand in several of the retailer’s super centers throughout Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin, according to the ...
Consistent Good Sleep Can Extend Life, Say Researchers
We realize that sleeping well keeps us healthy, that waking up refreshed enhances daily quality of life, and promotes overall well-being. Now, researchers at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) say that about 8 percent of deaths from any cause could be attributed to poor sleep patterns. They presented their findings at the ACC’s Annual ...
Natural Sleep Support–Turning 10 Winks Into 40
Poor sleep is a growing problem among Western populations. The good news is that there are numerous products that can help your customers catch their zzz’s. People are just not sleeping the way they want to … and the way they used to. Thus, the sleep category is one of the very few that is ...
The Impact of Sleep on Weight Management
Getting enough sleep is an integral part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. A lack of sleep can cause numerous health issues and even a shortened lifespan in the long run, making it important to ensure that one sleeps an adequate amount each night. Regarding weight control, a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition ...
Melatonin: What You Didn’t Know
The master hormone, melatonin, is secreted by the pineal gland in response to darkness. It is why you shouldn’t turn your lights on or look at a screen if you are struggling to sleep at night. Melatonin has lots of important uses. Here are a few of the big ones (you might only know the ...
Study Shows Sleep Patterns Impact Blood Sugar and Heart Health
Whether you are an early bird or a night owl, these sleep patterns may affect blood sugar levels and heart health. According to Sciencedaily.com, our activity patterns and sleep cycles could influence our risk of diseases, such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease. New research published in Experimental Physiology found wake/sleep cycles cause metabolic ...
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