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Today’s Health Tip ~ 4 Tips For Better Sleep

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Do You Have a Racing Mind

Can’t put that racing mind to bed? Whether it’s stopping you from quickly falling asleep or staying asleep, there’s no question an unsettled mind can be a major obstacle to slumber. . . .(1) Sleep doctors have been telling you for years to stop using smartphones, laptops, and tablets right before bed for good reason. Not only does the light from electronic screens mess up your melatonin production, which makes sleep physiologically harder to achieve, but smart devices can also heighten anxiety and worry if you’re reading stressful news on it. (2) Just as you schedule time to see friends or get a massage, do the same with your worries. Schedule 15 to 30 minutes a day,  at least one to two hours before bed, to write down those worries. In addition, create at least one action item you can do to help deal with the issue. (3) At least 30 minutes before you go to bed, start your preparations and then do something relaxing like listening to music or reading. Keep it consistent, and you’ll train your body to expect sleep after that relaxation period. (4) Now that you’ve dumped your worries, replace the void where those negative thoughts once lived with positive ones by starting a gratitude journal,

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Today’s Health Tip ~ Should You Be Drinking Tart Cherry Juice?

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Raise Your Cup to Tart Cherry Juice – It’s Good for You

Tart cherry juice is extracted from Montmorency cherries, also known as sour cherries. Tart cherries are a rich source of antioxidants. Recent medical research has suggested that they offer a range of health benefits from exercise recovery to better sleep. Although additional research is needed, tart cherry juice appears to improve overall health by reducing inflammation in the body.  . . . Tart cherry juice contains anthocyanins, which are anti-inflammatory compounds that may help to combat some chronic diseases. In a randomized, placebo-controlled study, tart cherry juice significantly reduced inflammation biomarkers that are common in chronic diseases. These anti-inflammatory properties may provide needed relief for people with arthritis. Studies show that tart cherries can help reduce the pain and stiffness associated with arthritis and other joint pain disorders.

If you experience insomnia, tart cherry juice may help you get a better night’s rest. The research shows that tart cherry juice increases sleep time and sleep efficiency for people with insomnia. This may be because tart cherry juice increases the bioavailability of tryptophan and increases your body’s production of melatonin.

Tart cherry juice may help to improve the oxidative stress on the body from aging. Studies in older adults show that tart cherry juice improves antioxidant defenses and reduces oxidative damage. Another randomized, controlled trial showed that tart cherry juice may improve cognitive abilities in older adults due to its antioxidant properties.

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What If . . .

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What if I had another hour in the day, what would I do with it. Would I binge watch a series I’ve been wanting to see? Would I sleep in an extra hour? Would I use it to invite friends to a party? Would I use it to pray? There are so many ways I could use the extra hour in the day. The more I think about it,, I like the day the way it is. It’s 24 hours. I can count on it, I like my life, the extra hour would surely complicate matters. Life has enough complications without adding a bunch more. 

🍎 Today’s Health Tip ~ Do You Have Racing Thoughts at Night?

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How to Stop Your Mind From Racing at Bedtime

 

  1. Schedule a Check-In During the Day – Sometimes our brains spin at night because we haven’t addressed our daytime anxiety. “Taking time during the day to pause and mindfully check in with our thoughts, body and emotions allows us to clear space so it does not accumulate and bombard us at night.”
  2. The nervous system needs cues to let the body know it is time for sleep. . . . Before you can drift off to dreamland, your body needs downtime to decompress. Turn off your electronic devices and setting aside at least 30 minutes for relaxing activities before bed (think: meditation, reading or a warm bath or shower).
  3. Keep a notebook beside your bed. – Write down your anxious thoughts so you can release them.

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Note: Livestrong.com is the source for this information. By clicking on source you can read the entire article. Happy dreams.

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