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We spend approximately one
third of our lives sleeping. Sleep
allows our body to restore itself for the day both energy wise and
physically.
Common sleeping positions often lead to poor
sleeping posture, neck and back pain when sleeping, pressure on the different
joints of the body, and injuries due to sleeping. With respect to our sleeping position we
should either sleep on our sides (with a pillow between knees) or back (a pillow
under knees) and never on our
stomach. Sleeping on the stomach
reverses your spinal curves and places a lot of force on the joints of the
body.
Are
you sleeping properly? If you are not you can injure yourself and interfere
with your body’s recuperation time.
We should never sleep with
our arms up above chest height, with our hands under our pillow, or with our
legs rotated forward and bent too high.
Your body should be in a straight alignment.
Your pillow
should be replaced every 1 – 2 years unless you sleep with a water pillow and
these last normally 5 years. The pillow should be at a
height so that when you lie on your side your neck and head are straight and
not bent down or up. If you are
wondering about your pillow please bring it in and Dr. Barbara Rodwin can check
the height and age of it for you. We
have pillows to loan out, ask the front desk about borrowing one if you would
like to.
Sleeping Tips:
You should try to go to sleep at the same
time each night. The room you sleep in
should be as dark as you can make it. Do
not sleep with your cell phone under your pillow as studies have indicated that
the cell phone emits harmful radiation that can damage your brain and lead to
brain cancer or tumors.
If you have problems falling asleep or you
wake up in the middle of the night you can take natural supplements to aid in
getting a good night’s sleep. These can
include: melatonin, 5-HTP, taurine, magnesium, Phosphatidlyserine, and several
other ones.
If you have problems sleeping email Dr.
Rodwin and she can make suggestions to ensure you obtain a good night’s sleep!
Mattresses
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Mattresses last for 10 to 12 years. If yours is older than this, it is time to
replace it. A mattress is important to getting a good night’s sleep and allows
our body to feel good! There are so many
types in this day and age to choose from. You should ensure you do your
research before going out to look for one and understand the warranty and
exchange policy the company offers for the one you purchase.
There are basically three comfort preferences: soft
(Pillow Top), plush and firm. There are also varying forms of the Pillow Top.
Learn about the support system- foam or innerspring. A good support system provides good support
whether your mattress is a pillow top, plush or firm. Never
put a new mattress on an old foundation. You can also look at purchasing a
latex or memory foam mattress. Mattress buying is the most important decision you
will make in furnishing your home, since you and your loved ones will spend
close to one-third of your lives sleeping on your mattresses. For a mattress
that costs $1,000, you spend approximately three cents a day. Aim to buy the
best mattress you can for the money.
For more information on mattresses please ask Dr.
Barbara Rodwin.
The Top 11 Causes of Low Energy
1.
Low Iron
2.
Thyroid Dysfunction
3.
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
4.
Insufficient Magnesium
5.
Stressed Adrenals
6.
Food Sensitivities
7.
Missing Essential Fats
8.
Low Coenzyme Q10
9.
Chronic Bowel Issues
10. Dwindling Sex Hormones
11. Not getting a good night’s sleep
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Are
you tired of feeling tired? If you are find out how to increase your
energy! Ask Dr. Barbara Rodwin.
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