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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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What 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.
June 2nd, 2023
Lemon Balm Leaf (Melissa officinalis) for Sleep: Does It Work?
Compared to many herbal supplements sold with the claims of improving sleep, lemon balm has more evidence than most.
However, the effects are not concrete enough or significant enough to warrant the majority of doctors to prescribe it in the case of insomnia.
June 2nd, 2023
Why Intermittent Fasting Can Cause Insomnia
In the long run, most people find that intermittent fasting helps them sleep better, if anything.
However, it’s quite common for people to report that fasting causes sleep issues resembling insomnia in the short term.
June 2nd, 2023
Can Sleep Deprivation Cause Anxiety?
Research shows that one of the most significant consequences of sleep deprivation is that it can cause anxiety.
This short post summarizes current research that shows the link between sleep deprivation and anxiety, and how serious of a risk it is.
June 2nd, 2023
Acupuncture for Insomnia: Does it Work?
Current research shows that acupuncture can produce a significant improvement on stress levels and insomnia symptoms. However, there are some limitations of that research and questions over the quality of it, so there aren’t going to be many doctors prescribing it as a primary way to treat insomnia.
June 2nd, 2023
Light Therapy for Insomnia: Here's How It Works
Research suggests that light therapy can have a significant effect on insomnia symptoms in patients that have circadian rhythm disorders.
Unlike treatment methods like cognitive behavioral therapy, light therapy is very situational.
June 1st, 2023
What Stage of Sleep Does Insomnia Occur?
Insomnia can refer to difficulty getting to sleep, difficulty waking up, or frequently waking up during sleep.
When referring to insomnia and frequent wakeups, it occurs mainly during stage 1 or REM sleep.
June 1st, 2023
Blue Light and Insomnia: Is It a Myth? (Do Glasses Work?)
The research we've looked at clearly shows that blue light increases alertness and decreases melatonin production, leading to longer times to fall asleep and shorter overall sleep time.
June 1st, 2023
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.
June 1st, 2023
How Do You Know if You Are Sleep Deprived?
Most people are sleep deprived, even without knowing it. Although to different degrees.
I’m going to quickly go over the relevant research on sleep deprivation, how you can tell if you are sleep deprived, and how much sleep you actually need.
June 1st, 2023