Archive for the ‘Sleep’ Category

Sleep vital for good training

Sleep vital for good training

The many years you spend sleeping during your lifetime will ensure that you’re at your very best for the many years that you spend awake, especially if you are training

Severe sleep loss effects the immune system

Severe sleep loss effects the immune system

An article in the journal SLEEP has reported that both sleep deprivation and physical stress have the same effect on the immune system, triggering it into action

Dynamics of sleeping and waking

Dynamics of sleeping and waking

This post discusses sleep; how to get to sleep, how to wake up and what to do to re set your body clock. Also which melatonin is best for correcting insomnia?

How can I get better sleep?

How can I get better sleep?

Sometimes getting a good night’s sleep can seem like an impossible task, we get into such deep ruts. So what can you do to finally get a good nights sleep?

How to get a better night’s sleep

How to get a better night’s sleep

There are many health issues associated with lack of sleep. Our chances of becoming obese or getting high blood pressure are influenced by our sleep patterns

Slow aging approach to sleep

Slow aging approach to sleep

A number of simple things can be done to improve our sleep patterns. Sleep is a major part of of our lives and must be nurtured as we get older

Melatonin levels and aging – use of melatonin supplements

Melatonin levels and aging – use of melatonin supplements

What is melatonin? Melatonin is a natural hormone released from our brains, as well as by the skin, intestines, bones and immune systems. Melatonin production in our brains is set according to our body clocks (circadian rhythms), with the highest levels seen at night (two to four hours after we go to sleep) and the

Sleep and aging

Sleep and aging

Sleep serves a number of essential functions we simply can’t do without. Sleep has restorative qualities and also affects our capacity to build memories, rewiring our brains to ensure that newly-gained knowledge is effectively organized and stored for future use. Getting more ‘quality sleep’ helps us to remember, process and understand things better. On the