By Alex Stein Snorer. Cover-hog. Light sleeper. Night owl. Insomniac. If any of these terms describe you or your partner, experts say sleeping in separate rooms could be beneficial for your relationship in the long run. Although it may sound severe at first, separate bedrooms is a sleep trend that’s becoming increasingly popular with many couples. In fact, a sleep study from the National Sleep Foundation found that 1 in 4 couples sleep in separate rooms, and this number is continuing to grow. We asked couples and sex therapist and author of, “Sex Without Stress,” Jessa Zimmerman, for the #truth about sleeping separately. Is it healthy (or not) to sleep apart? “Couples shouldn’t feel pressured to conform...
What Causes Sleep Paralysis? Sleep paralysis is the feeling of not being able to move while you are in the hazy in between world of consciousness and sleeping, but being unable to move. It’s a scary moment, and one that feels like it might never end. So what causes sleep paralysis? The good news is that it’s probably not as serious as it seems. Sleep scientists have found that, in most cases, sleep paralysis is just a sign that your body is not moving well through its sleep stages. It is only rarely that sleep paralysis is linked to underlying psychiatric problems. There are two main times when sleep paralysis can occur: When it happens while you are falling asleep, it’s...
It’s no secret that CBD, short for cannabidiol, is one of the hottest health trends touted as a natural aid for anxiety, pain relief, and so much more. But did you know that CBD can also help you get a deeper, more restful sleep? “Recent research indicates that CBD increases levels of the neurotransmitters serotonin and glutamate, which are important for helping to regulate sleep,” says Meg Kramer, managing editor and expert at CBD Hacker, an evidence-backed CBD blog. To learn more about CBD, read our complete guide here. The National Sleep Foundation recommends practicing a calming routine before bed to help reduce stress. Here are four ways to incorporate CBD into your bedtime ritual for a better night’s rest. ...
How to Stop Snoring Snoring can be a huge problem, not only for you, but for anyone you happen to share a bed with. If you suffer, how to stop snoring can be a huge priority for you and your family. While some solutions include expensive surgeries and masks, thankfully there are other holistic ways that you can figure out a solution to your breathing woes and begin the process of how to stop snoring. In this how-to article, we will focus on easy and natural ways to remedy this extremely common problem, and how you can deal with it for a better quality of life — in bed and out of it. First, check your sleeping position in bed....
