Posts Tagged ‘sleep more’
A Bad Night’s Sleep Is Hard to Stomach
What Links Gut Health and Sleep? If you’ve followed any recent wellness trends, you’ve heard about gut health. Your digestive tract hosts the enteric nervous system (ENS)—a network of 200–600 million neurons woven into your gut walls. It earned the nickname “the second brain” because it works alongside your sympathetic (“fight or flight”) and parasympathetic…
Read MoreSleep Over Syringes: Why Real Beauty Starts in Bed
Botox, fillers, and fancy serums be damned—real glow happens while you catch Z’s. Introduction Botox. Fillers. LED masks. Collagen powders. Everywhere you look, the beauty industry is selling youth in a syringe or a jar. Yet, despite the hype and price tags, the single most powerful—and zero-cost—skin treatment is something you already do every night:…
Read MoreWhat Happens to Your Consciousness While You Sleep?
Have you ever wondered where your awareness goes when you drift off to sleep? While vivid dreams can sometimes leave traces behind, much of our sleep experience is a total blank. So, where is your consciousness during those dreamless hours? This question has fascinated scientists, mystics, and philosophers alike. And although we’re still uncovering the…
Read MoreThe Social Side of Sleep
No one sleeps alone—at least not entirely. Our ability to rest is deeply connected to how we relate to others. Have you ever considered that your relationships might be affecting your sleep? Whether it’s scrolling through messages in the morning, sharing your day with coworkers, or decompressing with friends or family at night, human connection…
Read MoreHow Sleeping Disorders Decrease Productivity and Profitability
As the link between optimal productivity and adequate sleep becomes clearer, a shift is emerging in corporate culture. In competitive workplaces, staff often feel pressured to work harder, believing this leads to greater success. But the irony is clear: the more exhausted people become, the less productive they are. As productivity drops, they push themselves…
Read More6 Circadian Hacks to Blitz Jet Lag
Do you sometimes feel like you’re sleepwalking through the first few days of an overseas holiday, as your body struggles to adjust to your Champagne taste? Jet lag is a phenomenon caused predominantly by your circadian rhythm (which is like the body’s internal day/night schedule) being out of sync with daylight hours. Shift workers experience…
Read MoreSleep Is More Important To Happiness Than Money
Ever wondered what really makes you happy? You might assume it’s more money—but research says otherwise. The real key to happiness could be as simple as getting more sleep. A UK study by Oxford Economics and the National Centre for Social Research found that sleep has the strongest link to happiness and wellbeing—even more than…
Read MoreHow to Get A Better Sleep
Struggling to switch off your racing thoughts at night? In our recent Studio 10 interview, international sleep expert Elina Winnell breaks down why our fast-paced lives keep us locked in “beta” brainwaves—and how to gently shift into the deep “delta” state needed for restorative sleep. Use the S.L.E.E.P. acronym to remember Elina’s five simple steps:…
Read MoreSleep Yourself Thin? The Sleep–Weight Connection
Do you diet but still can’t drop pounds? Sleep might be the missing piece. In our Studio 10 chat, sleep coach Elina shows how 7½–8½ hours of deep sleep fires up your fat-burning hormones. Missing sleep spikes your hunger and stress. That drives sugar and coffee cravings. Short naps and pills won’t cut it. You…
Read MoreThe Funniest Insomniac You’ve Ever Seen – Helping Denise Sleep
When a good night’s sleep feels like a distant dream, even the simplest advice can sound like magic. On last week’s show, we met Denise – a vibrant, adrenaline-fueled personality who struggles to sleep through the night (and occasionally loses her snoring ring in hotel rooms). In this entertaining yet revealing segment, Elina Winnel, The…
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