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The Sleep and Sex Survey: Relationships Between Sexual Function and Sleep

Apr 29, 2024 ● By Jerry Garcia, PA-C, and Raymond Wohl, BA, MA

Distress and dysfunction in sleep and sex are both very common and have been found to be related to anxiety, depression and stress.

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Natural Awakenings Chicago ~ March 2023

Feb 27, 2023

Enjoy articles from our March 2023 Issue

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Sweet Lullaby - Better Sleep For Children

Feb 27, 2023 ● By Marlaina Donato and Kirby Baldwin

Sleep is essential for both survival and the ability to thrive, yet as children’s schedules get busier and they spend more time in front of screens, their average sleep time often decreases.

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Weighted Blanket for Better Sleep

Jan 31, 2023

Weighted blankets may be a non-drug option to help ease conditions like insomnia and anxiety by allowing the body to release more melatonin (a hormone that promotes sleep) at bedtime.

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Better Digestion Improves Sleep

Dec 30, 2022

Certified Digestive Health Specialist Reneé Barasch, LDHS, the “tummy whisperer”, helps people resolve poor digestion and related symptoms such as gas, bloating, constipation, stiff sore joints and cravings.

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Multiple Benefits for Early Rising Active Seniors

Dec 30, 2022

Older adults that consistently get up early and stay active throughout the day are happier and perform better on cognitive tests than those with irregular activity patterns.

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Kids Are Not Getting Enough Sleep

Nov 30, 2022

Children are regularly getting less than nine hours of sleep per night, which can cause notable differences in brain regions that influence memory, intelligence and well-being.

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Pump Iron to Boost Sleep

May 31, 2022

For those that are sleep-deprived, working out with resistance exercises to strengthen muscles may produce longer and deeper shuteye than aerobics, new research suggests.

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Nurturing a Healthy Sleep Environment

Mar 31, 2022 ● By Carrie Jackson

A good night’s sleep helps manage pain, decrease inflammation, strengthen immunity and regulate body mass. Creating a healthy and comfortable sleep environment is equally important for a restful evening and good overall health. Carrie Jackson explores natural ways to improve sleep in all Chicago seasons.

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Improve Dream Sleep for Better Overall Health

Feb 28, 2022 ● By Lee Adams

The connection between sleep and dreams is a mystery that has persisted across time and culture. Recent studies suggest important connections between sleep and dreams that significantly impact our health. If you want to sleep better, dream better. Read more here.

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Improve Sleep and Lower Anxiety with Black Cumin Oil

Jan 31, 2022

A study finds those suffering from insomnia may experience significantly improved sleep and reduced levels of stress and anxiety from black cumin oil.

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Exercise More to Counter Risks of Poor Sleep

Sep 30, 2021

Both physical inactivity and poor sleep are independently linked to a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer and death, but more exercise lowers the consequence of poor sleep.

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Stay in Tune with Our Body Clock to Sidestep the Blues

Aug 31, 2021

Research shows that sleeping out of sync with our natural rhythms makes us more likely to experience depression, anxiety and reduced well-being.

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Person sleeping in bed underneath window letting sunlight in to protect against COVID-19
Use Sunlight and Sleep to Lower COVID-19 Risk

Jun 30, 2021

Two readily available natural strategies—sunlight exposure and sufficient sleep—appear to lower the risks of suffering and dying from COVID-19, report two new studies.

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Couple sleeping in bed on their sides embracing on white sheets with pillows, candles, mugs, and a picture frame above their headboard behind them.
Sweet Slumber: Natural Tips for Deep Sleep

Jun 30, 2021 ● By Ronica O’Hara

Being sleep-deprived raises our risk of obesity, depression, heart disease, dementia and a weakened immune system. Here are simple, non-pharmaceutical solutions for better sleep.

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