Improve Your Sleep, Improve Your Life
Discover the understanding and essential part of self-growth by embracing your shadow self. Uncover hidden aspects of your personality. Explore the power of shadow work, and experience transformative healing and personal development. Shadow work is a practice that delves into the depths of our psyche, shedding light on the parts we often ignore or suppress.…
When you hear “take some skullcap” you might think about taking a small hat worn close to the head somewhere. They might be talking about the hat, but they could also be talking about a herb. You’ll want to ask a few questions to be sure. Belonging to the mint family, this herb boasts distinctive…
When I was in school there was this kid, Dave. He remembered all of his dreams, so he said. They’d be crazy. They’d have monsters in them, people with no faces, and talking ducks. Every so often he’d keep us entertained before school and at recess with his tales from the night before. Sometimes his…
Valerian root has been used for centuries to promote relaxation and improve sleep quality. Valerian, scientifically known as Valeriana officinalis, is a plant with a knockout punch. Its roots are harvested and worked into capsules, teas, and tinctures to help people sleep. What sets valerian apart from other sleep aids on the market is its…
There is more refreshment and stimulation in a sleep, even of the briefest, than in all the alcohol ever distilled. E.V. Lucas (1868–1938) English playwright and novelist Many people believe in the power of alcohol to get a good night’s rest. There’s even a special word for it, a nightcap. On the surface, it seems…
The rain was falling out of the sky in dense sheets like it was being poured from some buckets. I was under the roof of a flat-roofed house of the kind I had cared for 35 years before when I was a student at the university. In real life, the building was one of several…
Studies have shown that consuming cherries can improve sleep quality by increasing melatonin levels in the body. Melatonin is a hormone responsible for regulating our sleep-wake cycles. When we have low levels of melatonin, we may experience difficulty sleeping or staying asleep throughout the night. Types of cherries with high melatonin content Tart cherries for…
This ubiquitous seasoning has a crazy amount of health power packed in each sprinkle. Did you know a simple spice sitting in your kitchen cabinet could be packed with incredible health benefits? This popular seasoning not only adds a delightful kick to your favorite dishes but also offers an array of advantages for your well-being.…
Olive oil. Coconut Oil. Food-grade lye. Fermented sugar. “The more complicated something is, the more that can go wrong with it,” said Georgia Cobb, co-founder of Ladybird Essentials, an up-and-coming consumer products company. The company is scheduled to appear next week at NY Now, an industry trade show. “Who doesn’t like to keep it simple?”…
Tired of herbal tea at bedtime? Want to try something else to help you sleep? Warm milk or atole (warmed milk with corn starch) might be what you’re looking for. Warm milk has all of the same nutrients as cold milk, but the heat used for warming the milk causes sleep-promoting compounds to get unlocked.…