healthy sleep Archives - yourdailysportfix.com yourdailysportfix.com Wed, 23 Aug 2023 09:43:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://yourdailysportfix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-FAVICON_2-32x32.png healthy sleep Archives - yourdailysportfix.com 32 32 How to Fall Back Asleep When You Wake Up in the Middle of the Night https://yourdailysportfix.com/how-to-fall-back-asleep-when-you-wake-up-in-the-middle-of-the-night/ Wed, 23 Aug 2023 10:58:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=23665 Struggling to fall asleep is a common problem that affects millions of people on any given night. It’s frustrating, especially when you know that you’ll need to wake up early the next morning. Just as annoying, however, is finally falling asleep, only to wake up again in the middle of the night. While consistent issues […]

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]]> Struggling to fall asleep is a common problem that affects millions of people on any given night. It’s frustrating, especially when you know that you’ll need to wake up early the next morning. Just as annoying, however, is finally falling asleep, only to wake up again in the middle of the night. While consistent issues staying asleep may indicate a more serious problem, occasional middle-of-the-night wakeups are normal and don’t have to mean missing out on much-needed shuteye. If you find yourself waking up in the middle of the night, read on for some tips to help you fall back asleep. 

Deep Breathing

Breathing techniques such as 4-7-8 breathing stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system and can be very helpful for both calming the body and quieting a racing mind. To practice 4-7-8 breathing, inhale through your nose for a count of 4, hold for 7, then exhale for 8. Repeat for three to five cycles until you start to feel sleepy. 

Body Scan Meditation

Mindfulness meditation can be a great relaxation technique, but it does require a bit of practice to get the hang of, and the middle of the night isn’t exactly the optimal time to start. If you’re not an experienced meditator, body scan meditations are an effective alternative. To perform a body scan, lie down in a comfortable position, bring your attention to the crown of your head, then slowly scan down toward the bottoms of your feet. Breathe slowly, relaxing each body part as you go. 

Use Sound

Certain frequencies have been shown to elicit states of relaxation in the brain, with delta waves in particular linked to improved sleep quality. Search YouTube or Spotify to find a track that you enjoy, then listen to it on a loop with headphones to help your brain drift off to dreamland.

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]]> Your Quality of Sleep Can be Revealed by Your Mouth https://yourdailysportfix.com/your-quality-of-sleep-can-be-revealed-by-your-mouth/ Tue, 04 Jul 2023 08:00:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=23212 Our mouths are what we use to say things, but there are many other things that our mouths can tell us without uttering a word. Our oral hygiene can reveal a lot about the quality of our sleep, for example. Here’s what to look out for.  Grinding Teeth Did you know that there is actually […]

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]]> Our mouths are what we use to say things, but there are many other things that our mouths can tell us without uttering a word. Our oral hygiene can reveal a lot about the quality of our sleep, for example. Here’s what to look out for. 

Grinding Teeth

Did you know that there is actually a name for teeth grinding. Known as bruxism, it is often caused by stress and anxiety, but can also be an indication of sleep apnea. The temporary pause in breathing can trigger your body to grind as a way of re-opening your airway.

Imprinted Tongue

Ever find that your tongue has some interesting pattern going on? The indentations can be caused by subconsciously pushing your tongue against your teeth to open up your airway caused by sleep apnea. In fact, 80% of people who have a scalloped tongue have this sleeping condition. 

Acid Reflux

There is a direct connection between sleep apnea and acid reflux. Acid from the stomach flowing back up the esophagus can result in the back of the throat becoming inflamed, restricting breathing. It works the other way too, with sleep apnea  causing pressure on the stomach which can lead to acid reflux. 

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]]> This Phone Charger Blocks Radiation & Blue Light While You Sleep https://yourdailysportfix.com/this-phone-charger-blocks-radiation-blue-light-while-you-sleep/ Fri, 24 Feb 2023 08:58:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=22088 Looking to improve your sleep quality and feel more rested when you wake up in the morning? As well as limiting screen time, setting a regular bedtime, and sleeping in a dark, quiet, and cool environment, the way you charge your phone can also help you to sleep better. Designed to optimize your sleep and […]

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]]> Looking to improve your sleep quality and feel more rested when you wake up in the morning? As well as limiting screen time, setting a regular bedtime, and sleeping in a dark, quiet, and cool environment, the way you charge your phone can also help you to sleep better. Designed to optimize your sleep and improve your health and wellbeing, this phone charger created by sleep tech start-up Elvy.ai blocks radiation and blue light.

Blocks Radiation

Did you know that your phone emits EMF and EMR radiation while charging? When placed in the correct position, the Elvy charger acts like a shield, protecting you from direct radiation.

Decreases Blue Light Exposure

Blue light can decrease your melatonin production, tricking your body into thinking it’s daytime and reducing feelings of tiredness. Exposing yourself to the blue light of your phone before bed can make it harder to drop off. The Elvy charger has a built-in blue light blocker to help reduce your exposure.

Helps Reduce Phone Use Before Bed

The Elvy charger acts like a little cradle for your phone – once you’ve ‘put it to bed’ in the stand you’ll feel less of an urge to keep checking it, while still having it on for your morning alarm or for loved ones who need to get it touch.

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]]> 3 Tips For Better Quality Sleep https://yourdailysportfix.com/3-tips-for-better-quality-sleep/ Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:56:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=10770 A good night’s sleep is the cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle. Not only does it give you more energy, but it helps your body to function properly and makes your workouts more effective. Here are five tips to get you on the way to better sleeping habits. Optimize Your Sleeping Environment A crucial factor in […]

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]]> A good night’s sleep is the cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle. Not only does it give you more energy, but it helps your body to function properly and makes your workouts more effective. Here are five tips to get you on the way to better sleeping habits.

Optimize Your Sleeping Environment

A crucial factor in ensuring a good night’s sleep is streamlining your bedroom. Try to reduce the amount of artificial light, cut out external noise, and tidy up the mess so that you can relax knowing that everything’s in the right place.

Regular Sleeping Pattern

Once your bedroom is organized and designed for rest, the next thing to think about is your sleeping pattern. The most effective way to get good quality sleep is to try to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day. This lets your body know what its meant to be doing.

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A MINDFUL SLEEP Mindful action starts from your intention. The same thing with mindful sleeping. Here's a simple guide: 1. Do your night routine. No distraction, keep your phone away. 2. Walk to your bed, fully aware that it is time to sleep. 3. Bring your attention to every part of your body that touch your sheet. Feel the backsode of your head on the pillow. Feel your neck relax. Feel your back comfortly rest on the bed. Let your leg drop to the side, and your arms supported by your side. 4. When you're comfortable. Breathe, slowly in and out and feel your belly expanding and contracting. 5. Give permission for your mind to relax with your breathing. 6. You don't need to rush your eyes to close. Let it slowly gaze around and lose focus by itself. 7. Lastly, don't go back to your phone after these steps! Just sleep, the world could wait. Honor your intention and your body requests. Sleep. It is the sane thing to do. ? What is your night routine to help you sleep better? #nightroutine #mindfulsleep #sleepbetter #insomnia

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More Light During the Day

Exposing yourself to daylight during the day is a great way of letting your body know what time it is. After your skin has soaked in Vitamin D from the sun, it will know that it’s time to rest in the evening.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> healthy sleep Archives - yourdailysportfix.com yourdailysportfix.com Wed, 23 Aug 2023 09:43:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://yourdailysportfix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-FAVICON_2-32x32.png healthy sleep Archives - yourdailysportfix.com 32 32 How to Fall Back Asleep When You Wake Up in the Middle of the Night https://yourdailysportfix.com/how-to-fall-back-asleep-when-you-wake-up-in-the-middle-of-the-night/ Wed, 23 Aug 2023 10:58:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=23665 Struggling to fall asleep is a common problem that affects millions of people on any given night. It’s frustrating, especially when you know that you’ll need to wake up early the next morning. Just as annoying, however, is finally falling asleep, only to wake up again in the middle of the night. While consistent issues […]

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]]> Struggling to fall asleep is a common problem that affects millions of people on any given night. It’s frustrating, especially when you know that you’ll need to wake up early the next morning. Just as annoying, however, is finally falling asleep, only to wake up again in the middle of the night. While consistent issues staying asleep may indicate a more serious problem, occasional middle-of-the-night wakeups are normal and don’t have to mean missing out on much-needed shuteye. If you find yourself waking up in the middle of the night, read on for some tips to help you fall back asleep. 

Deep Breathing

Breathing techniques such as 4-7-8 breathing stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system and can be very helpful for both calming the body and quieting a racing mind. To practice 4-7-8 breathing, inhale through your nose for a count of 4, hold for 7, then exhale for 8. Repeat for three to five cycles until you start to feel sleepy. 

Body Scan Meditation

Mindfulness meditation can be a great relaxation technique, but it does require a bit of practice to get the hang of, and the middle of the night isn’t exactly the optimal time to start. If you’re not an experienced meditator, body scan meditations are an effective alternative. To perform a body scan, lie down in a comfortable position, bring your attention to the crown of your head, then slowly scan down toward the bottoms of your feet. Breathe slowly, relaxing each body part as you go. 

Use Sound

Certain frequencies have been shown to elicit states of relaxation in the brain, with delta waves in particular linked to improved sleep quality. Search YouTube or Spotify to find a track that you enjoy, then listen to it on a loop with headphones to help your brain drift off to dreamland.

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]]> Your Quality of Sleep Can be Revealed by Your Mouth https://yourdailysportfix.com/your-quality-of-sleep-can-be-revealed-by-your-mouth/ Tue, 04 Jul 2023 08:00:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=23212 Our mouths are what we use to say things, but there are many other things that our mouths can tell us without uttering a word. Our oral hygiene can reveal a lot about the quality of our sleep, for example. Here’s what to look out for.  Grinding Teeth Did you know that there is actually […]

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]]> Our mouths are what we use to say things, but there are many other things that our mouths can tell us without uttering a word. Our oral hygiene can reveal a lot about the quality of our sleep, for example. Here’s what to look out for. 

Grinding Teeth

Did you know that there is actually a name for teeth grinding. Known as bruxism, it is often caused by stress and anxiety, but can also be an indication of sleep apnea. The temporary pause in breathing can trigger your body to grind as a way of re-opening your airway.

Imprinted Tongue

Ever find that your tongue has some interesting pattern going on? The indentations can be caused by subconsciously pushing your tongue against your teeth to open up your airway caused by sleep apnea. In fact, 80% of people who have a scalloped tongue have this sleeping condition. 

Acid Reflux

There is a direct connection between sleep apnea and acid reflux. Acid from the stomach flowing back up the esophagus can result in the back of the throat becoming inflamed, restricting breathing. It works the other way too, with sleep apnea  causing pressure on the stomach which can lead to acid reflux. 

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]]> This Phone Charger Blocks Radiation & Blue Light While You Sleep https://yourdailysportfix.com/this-phone-charger-blocks-radiation-blue-light-while-you-sleep/ Fri, 24 Feb 2023 08:58:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=22088 Looking to improve your sleep quality and feel more rested when you wake up in the morning? As well as limiting screen time, setting a regular bedtime, and sleeping in a dark, quiet, and cool environment, the way you charge your phone can also help you to sleep better. Designed to optimize your sleep and […]

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]]> Looking to improve your sleep quality and feel more rested when you wake up in the morning? As well as limiting screen time, setting a regular bedtime, and sleeping in a dark, quiet, and cool environment, the way you charge your phone can also help you to sleep better. Designed to optimize your sleep and improve your health and wellbeing, this phone charger created by sleep tech start-up Elvy.ai blocks radiation and blue light.

Blocks Radiation

Did you know that your phone emits EMF and EMR radiation while charging? When placed in the correct position, the Elvy charger acts like a shield, protecting you from direct radiation.

Decreases Blue Light Exposure

Blue light can decrease your melatonin production, tricking your body into thinking it’s daytime and reducing feelings of tiredness. Exposing yourself to the blue light of your phone before bed can make it harder to drop off. The Elvy charger has a built-in blue light blocker to help reduce your exposure.

Helps Reduce Phone Use Before Bed

The Elvy charger acts like a little cradle for your phone – once you’ve ‘put it to bed’ in the stand you’ll feel less of an urge to keep checking it, while still having it on for your morning alarm or for loved ones who need to get it touch.

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]]> 3 Tips For Better Quality Sleep https://yourdailysportfix.com/3-tips-for-better-quality-sleep/ Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:56:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=10770 A good night’s sleep is the cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle. Not only does it give you more energy, but it helps your body to function properly and makes your workouts more effective. Here are five tips to get you on the way to better sleeping habits. Optimize Your Sleeping Environment A crucial factor in […]

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]]> A good night’s sleep is the cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle. Not only does it give you more energy, but it helps your body to function properly and makes your workouts more effective. Here are five tips to get you on the way to better sleeping habits.

Optimize Your Sleeping Environment

A crucial factor in ensuring a good night’s sleep is streamlining your bedroom. Try to reduce the amount of artificial light, cut out external noise, and tidy up the mess so that you can relax knowing that everything’s in the right place.

Regular Sleeping Pattern

Once your bedroom is organized and designed for rest, the next thing to think about is your sleeping pattern. The most effective way to get good quality sleep is to try to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day. This lets your body know what its meant to be doing.

View this post on Instagram

A MINDFUL SLEEP Mindful action starts from your intention. The same thing with mindful sleeping. Here's a simple guide: 1. Do your night routine. No distraction, keep your phone away. 2. Walk to your bed, fully aware that it is time to sleep. 3. Bring your attention to every part of your body that touch your sheet. Feel the backsode of your head on the pillow. Feel your neck relax. Feel your back comfortly rest on the bed. Let your leg drop to the side, and your arms supported by your side. 4. When you're comfortable. Breathe, slowly in and out and feel your belly expanding and contracting. 5. Give permission for your mind to relax with your breathing. 6. You don't need to rush your eyes to close. Let it slowly gaze around and lose focus by itself. 7. Lastly, don't go back to your phone after these steps! Just sleep, the world could wait. Honor your intention and your body requests. Sleep. It is the sane thing to do. ? What is your night routine to help you sleep better? #nightroutine #mindfulsleep #sleepbetter #insomnia

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More Light During the Day

Exposing yourself to daylight during the day is a great way of letting your body know what time it is. After your skin has soaked in Vitamin D from the sun, it will know that it’s time to rest in the evening.

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