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We summarize the latest sleep research to help you overcome sleep difficulties — helpful for improving sleep troubles and mild cases of insomnia.
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Weighted Blankets For Anxiety and Insomnia: Do They Work?
There’s a lot of positive stories about weighted blankets that suggests they can be effective for not only reducing anxiety, but also sleep issues. This is a quick overview of the current research on weighted blankets and if they are actually effective.
October 4th, 2020
Sinus Infections and Insomnia: Cause and Treatment
People with sinus infections are much more likely to have sleep problems than the general population. Find out why, and common treatment options in this short research-backed post.
October 4th, 2020
How Do You Know If You Have Insomnia? 2 Methods
To have an idea if you have insomnia, use this quick online quiz or compare your symptoms to the diagnostic criteria for insomnia here.
October 3rd, 2020
Is Melatonin a Natural Sleep Aid?
Most people would consider melatonin a natural sleep aid.
Melatonin is a hormone that plays a big role in your sleep-wake cycle by essentially controlling how sleepy you are.
However, melatonin supplements are created synthetically, so some people consider them not a “natural” sleep aid. They used to be derived from animal tissue, but that’s more expensive and dangerous (risk of contamination).
October 3rd, 2020
What Do Doctors Prescribe For Insomnia: Treatment Options
Doctors typically prescribe a custom treatment plan that focuses on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). In addition, they can prescribe certain types of sleep medication for short term relief.
October 2nd, 2020
Why Does Magnesium Glycinate Give Me Insomnia? 4 Reasons
Even though magnesium glycinate improves sleep in most, it causes insomnia in some people. I've gone over the 4 most likely reasons why in this short post.
October 1st, 2020What Sleeping Aids Are Actually Effective? (Science-Based Review)
Many supplement manufacturers claim ingredients like melatonin, valerian root, 5-HTP, etc. are effective at improving sleep. This is a detailed look at the research behind each of them to see what actually works.
September 29th, 2020
Garlic for Insomnia: Does It Improve Sleep?
Garlic has been used for sleep issues like insomnia for thousands of years. This post sums up if garlic can actually improve sleep, and why it might.
September 24th, 2020
Green Tea for Insomnia: What the Science Says
Green tea has a variety of health benefits, and certain types of green tea may improve sleep quality. I've summarized the current research on green tea and insomnia in this post.
September 24th, 2020
What Causes Sudden Insomnia? (Acute Insomnia)
Sudden insomnia can be caused either by a single large stressor, or many smaller ones. Research suggests that up to 25% of people with sudden insomnia can develop chronic sleep issues.
September 23rd, 2020