Tag: Sleep | Natural Awakenings Columbia | Holistic Health & Wellness Magazine Page 2

Two bottles of lavender essential oil with pieces of lavender flowers tied around the tops with twine.

Sleepy Scents

Jun 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Sleep-inducing essential oils advised by aromatherapists to help promote a healthy, restful night of slumber.

Person sleeping in bed with white bedding next to cell phone

Sounds for Snoozing

Jun 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Soothing soundscapes including meditations, music, short stories and novels to help the restless fall asleep quickly at night.

Read More »

Person sleeping in bed underneath weighted blanket

Improve Sleep with a Weighted Blanket

May 28, 2021 09:30AM

Research has found that sleeping with a weighted blanket can lead to better sleep and reduced fatigue, depression and anxiety, and increased levels of daytime activity.

Read More »

Deep sleeper sleeping in bed reducing anxiety

Sleep Deeply to Reduce Anxiety

Apr 30, 2021 09:30AM

Researchers report that a sleepless night can trigger up to a 30 percent rise in anxiety levels, but a full night of slumber stabilizes emotions.

Read More »

Nap Less for Heart Health

Nov 27, 2020 09:30AM

For normal nighttime sleepers, taking a midday snooze for more than one hour may hurt cardiovascular health, reports a surprising new study.

Read More »

Tuck Kids In Early to Reduce Depression and Cognitive Issues

Apr 30, 2020 09:30AM

Fewer than seven hours of sleep for a child is linked to anxiety, depression, impulsiveness and cognitive difficulties and also impacts a child’s brain structure.

Read More »

Cut Back on Sugar and Carbs to Improve Sleep

Feb 28, 2020 09:30AM

Researchers find women who consume a diet high in refined carbohydrates—particularly added sugars and processed grains—are more likely to develop insomnia.

Read More »

Try Acupuncture for Pain-Free Sleep

Oct 31, 2019 09:30AM

Patients suffering from chronic-pain find that acupuncture treatments were significantly better than drugs at helping them sleep.

Read More »

Chasing ZZZZZs: How to Put Insomnia to Rest

Oct 31, 2019 09:30AM

Natural, holistic approaches such as acupuncture, massage, diet, exercise, cognitive behavioral therapy, meditation and CBD can help to foster quality sleep without undesirable side effects.

Read More »