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1 month ago | sleep.com | Joni Sweet

From keeping a consistent sleep schedule to making our bedrooms as dark as possible, there are many tried-and-true strategies for getting better slumber. But what if there was a personalized method of figuring out which sleep strategy might give you the best results? Enter human design. This practice uses a range of ancient philosophies to provide insight into our energetic makeup as individuals.

Mar 12, 2025 | sleep.com | Deanna deBara

The thyroid, while small, oversees a whole lot. It helps your metabolism and body temperature and regulates your body’s reaction to hormones. “Think of your thyroid as your body's thermostat,” says Steve Gendron, Ph.D., a researcher in Physiology-Endocrinology and founder of Mindful Living Choice.

Nov 26, 2024 | sleep.com | Lisa Lewis

Humans are hard-wired to need sleep. The countdown begins from the moment you open your eyes: The longer you’re awake, the sleepier you become until you reach the point where you’re ready to turn in for the night. That’s due to sleep pressure. But there’s a second major player: your internal clock, which is synchronized to the light-dark rhythms of a 24-hour day. Together, these form the two-process system.

Nov 19, 2024 | sleep.com | a Master |Jennifer Chesak

You’re sleeping when suddenly something is smothering you. You attempt to get free but can’t move your arms or legs. An evil entity has pinned you beneath its crushing weight. If this sounds terrifyingly familiar, you’ve likely had a visit from a “sleep paralysis demon.” Though it sounds like it came straight out of a horror movie, sleep paralysis with the hallucination of a demon is a reality for an estimated 8% of the population.

Nov 18, 2024 | sleep.com | Deanna deBara

The frosty winter months often conjure images of crackling fires, oversized blankets, and winding down in warm, cozy rooms. However, a German trend could inspire you to open the windows and let in some cold winter air for better sleep. This practice is called lüften, which quite literally translates from German as to ventilate or air out. “Lüften is a German…[practice of] ventilation or getting the air out of a room to make the air fresh,” says Dr. Valerie Cacho, an integrative sleep physician.