If you have sleep issues, you are in the right place! Dr. Ray of Chiropractic Plus in Thornton, Colorado has broken down the biological reasons that people have trouble sleeping and he has a solution for each one. Each solution is different and is based on your individual symptoms. Watch the videos below to determine which type of sleeper (or non-sleeper for that matter) you are. https://youtu.be/XuoASUWbq-E There are five types of sleep issues, which one do you fall under? https://youtu.be/G7-8LvdalvA The best sleep position is on your back. This may not be the most comfortable position at … [Read more...]
Avoid These to Get Better Sleep
Here are some important steps to avoid before getting a good night’s sleep. -Avoid watching T.V. until you doze off. -Make sure to turn the T.V. off at least an hour beforehand. -Stay off of Social Media, your friends need their sleep too. -Engaging in activities will stimulate your brain and keep it running, decreasing your quality and quantity of sleep. All of these devices and activities have lights which stimulate hormone release in your brain telling your body to stay alert and awake, when in reality you need to send the opposite signals. In short just avoid anything electronic with a … [Read more...]
Sleep, Do I Need it?
How much sleep is enough for me? The common and average recommendation is 8 hours of sleep. Now we are all unique individuals, do you really think you need precisely 8 hours? Sleep requirements can vary from person to person. When reading this chart think of a bell curve (think back to math class) the majority of adults need 7-9 hours of sleep, however a substantial amount of adults may need more or less. So how do you determine how much sleep you as an individual need? Ask yourself these simple questions. 1)Do you yawn throughout the day? 2)Is coffee a requirement or even a nice pick-me-up … [Read more...]
Tips for Getting the Best Sleep
Exercise is important for sleep. It produces needed hormones, helps our day-night cycle, and gets our body ready for a night of powerful sleep. Make sure to include at least 30 minutes of moderate activity on a daily basis, this will also help improve weight loss, and reduce risks for chronic diseases. As you know drug advertisements are all over the place and they spend a lengthy time talking about the all the effects the medication has. Ever ask yourself, how does this pill know where my problem in my body is? It doesn’t, it affects the whole body including your brain and its hormones. … [Read more...]