Here you’ll find articles related to sleep. In our dozens of conversations with health experts, one tenet that has come up time and time again is the importance of sleep for your health. Along with diet and exercise, sleep is one of the most central factors that influences your mental and physical health, both in the long-term and short-term.

Sleep is when our bodies are given the chance to rest, repair, and recover. It allows our brain to synthesize everything we experienced throughout the day, to process memories and emotions. It allows our muscles to recover from any exercise or exertion throughout the day. It gives our digestive system a break, and strengthens our immune system. In short, sleep supports every bodily process. However, many people don’t prioritize getting enough sleep, and sometimes those who do strive to get enough rest have sleeping issues. 

Read these articles to learn science-backed insights into the importance of sleep for your health, as well as holistic strategies for improving your sleep quality.

Sarah Hornsby on How to Treat Mouth Breathing at Night with Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy

Sarah Hornsby on How to Treat Mouth Breathing at Night with Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy

When Sarah Hornsby graduated with a degree in dental hygiene, she had no idea that it would lead her to her current career. She’s a dental hygienist, but she specializes in the little-known field of orofacial myofunctional therapy, which she hadn’t even heard of during her initial training. After becoming fascinated by the topic, Hornsby went on to found two companies: Faceology, which is a virtual clinic for patients seeking this orofacial myofunctional therapy, and MyoMentor, which is to help educate other health professionals on the topic. Read on to learn what, exactly, orofacial myofunctional entails, why mouth breathing at night is such a huge and important health issue, how it all relates to tongue ties and tongue treatment, and much more.
Natural Remedies for Brain Fog: Understanding Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & More

Natural Remedies for Brain Fog: Understanding Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & More

We’re all familiar with feeling “out of it” sometimes. It’s part of being a person, especially in our distraction-filled, fast-paced digital world. But sometimes that feeling persists, settling in our minds and making it hard for us to accomplish anything at all. Yes, brain fog is very real, and very unpleasant, and, unfortunately, a little tricky to get to the root of. This guide is here to help. Read on to learn the definition of brain fog, what causes brain fog, plus brain fog treatment and natural remedies for brain fog.
How to Detox from Sugar: The Benefits of Cutting Out Sugar & Starting a Sugar Detox Plan

How to Detox from Sugar: The Benefits of Cutting Out Sugar & Starting a Sugar Detox Plan

We’re not going to fudge the truth (see what we did there?): sugar is delicious. There’s a reason desserts are called “treats,” after all. But consuming too much sugar has a ton of serious health repercussions — from inflammation to chronic disease to cancer — and the reality is that most Americans have too much sugar in their diet. Because of this, the idea of a “sugar detox” has gained popularity, but can following a sugar detox plan really improve your health? Read on to learn the benefits of cutting out sugar and how to detox from sugar safely.  
What’s the Perfect Amount of Sleep? Dr. Michael Breus Explains

What’s the Perfect Amount of Sleep? Dr. Michael Breus Explains

“Look, here’s the bottom line: everything you do, you do better with sleep.” That’s one of the driving principles behind the work of Dr. Michael Breus, aka “The Sleep Doctor.” As a clinical psychologist, Diplomat of the American Board of Sleep Medicine, and Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Dr. Breus has spent his life researching the topic of sleep and helping countless people improve their health through better sleep.