Author: John-Manuel Andriote
Is this sleep position the best for back pain?
When I visited an orthopedic surgeon to find out how I could get rid of the pain in my lower back, he recommended physical therapy and sleeping …
How to get a good night’s sleep with hemorrhoids
About one in 20 Americans, and half of adults older than age 50, experience hemorrhoids, according to the National Institutes of Health. Hemorrhoids can be incredibly …
How to keep IBS from ruining your sleep
As many as one in three Americans live with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), a condition that includes such challenging and sleep-disrupting experiences as stomach pain, …
Do your hands go numb when you sleep? Here’s what it could mean
It can be alarming to wake up with your hands feeling numb or tingling with what we commonly call pins and needles. But it’s actually …
Insomnia after surgery? Here’s how to deal with it
A good night’s sleep is important for your health and wellbeing every day. It becomes more important than ever when your body is trying to …
How to finally stop farting in your sleep
Everyone farts. Although it’s usually harmless, farting can be embarrassing in certain circumstances. And most of us don’t want to be known as the proverbial …
8 ways to sleep better when you’re grieving
As anyone who has ever grieved before knows, grief can seriously disrupt your sleep. And when you can’t get the sleep you need to stay physically …
5 common sleep myths you believe at your peril
Where’d you get your information? If you haven’t looked into it, chances are good that much of what you think you know about sleep is based …
How to overcome these age-related sleep problems
Aging can bring many positives—including wisdom and an ability to take the long view on challenging situations. But when it comes to sleep, getting older can …
Cuddling is great for your health … and your sleep
It’s well known that sex can help you sleep better. But did you know that good old-fashioned cuddling can help give you a good night’s rest—and …
5 autumn sleep problems and how to fix them
Autumn means dramatic color, melancholy love songs and fond farewells to the outdoor fun of summertime. In theory, its cool nighttime temperatures and earlier darkness should …
8 ways to keep sugar from ruining your sleep
Who doesn’t love dessert? If you guessed no one, then you’re probably right. Many of us have a sweet tooth that craves satisfaction. But refined sugar can …
Sleep your way to a better brain. Here’s how
Having trouble thinking creatively? Not able to focus on tasks that need to get done? Poor sleep could potentially be to blame. It turns out sleep …
What is Delta-8 & can it help you sleep better?
Chances are, you’ve heard the term Delta-8 used somewhere recently. Popular wellness influencers and local dispensaries alike have been advertising this cannabis alternative in full force …
Salt can ruin your sleep, but you don’t have to let it
We all know sugar can mess with our sleep in a host of ways. But it turns out salt can also keep us from getting the quality shuteye …