Did you know that nearly 35% of the American population experiences trouble sleeping? Getting a good night’s rest is just as important as eating a healthy diet and exercising, and yet a lot of us are lacking in the quantity and quality of sleep.
Sleep is essential to every process in the body and impacts our physical and mental functioning, immune system, metabolism, weight, and chronic disease risk. In this episode, I discuss daily sleep habits (aka sleep hygiene), how to create a calming sleep environment, whether naps are helping or hurting your bedtime, the ideal sleep snacks, and so much more. After this episode, you’ll be sure to catch more Z’s and attain slumber success!
References:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/sleep/art-20048379
https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-hygiene/healthy-sleep-tips
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/17-tips-to-sleep-better#The-bottom-line
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/sleep/getting-better-sleep.htm
https://www.headspace.com/sleep/how-to-sleep-better
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/ways-to-fall-asleep#takeaway
https://health.ucdavis.edu/blog/cultivating-health/better-sleep-why-its-important-for-your-health-and-tips-to-sleep-soundly/2023/03
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