Vital Sleep News

Today we are going to talk about cortisol and the quality of sleep that you get.   Cortisol Wave   Cortisol actually is on a circadian rhythm. You have these waves of hormones. This is the cortisol wave. Eight in the morning is when you have the highest cortisol levels supposedly. In theory, right? And then, it starts to decrease through the day. Twelve noon, four, eight, it starts coming down. 8 p.m. over here. Then, it hits its lowest between twelve and two o'clock in the middle of the night. Twelve midnight and 2 a.m. This is when we...

“I used to sleep like a sawmill and wake up feeling dead tired… Now I sleep quietly and wake up every morning feeling invigorated” How one woman unlocked the secret to unrestricted nighttime breathing... transforming her health, saving her family, and resurrecting her career in the process According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, 45% of adults snore. Most nasal serenarios are blissfully unaware of (though their bed partners have to suffer) their condition… Until they wake up in the morning feeling like they've barely slept at all. You see, snoring is not simply a noise pollutant — it’s a serious health...

Reduce snoring with these 12 simple home remedies for snoring. Do you ever have trouble falling asleep thanks to your partner over there sawing logs? Perhaps you've opened yourself up by your own loud snoring. Uh-oh, then that's a real problem, but don't sweat it. With these simple, yet highly effective lifestyle changes your snoring will be reduced for better sleep in no time.    Sleep On Your Side If you tend to sleep on your back, simply switching up your sleeping position can help put an end to your snoring entirely at night. You see when you sleep on your...

If you are a habitual snorer, check out these potentially life-saving facts about snoring and consult with your healthcare provider as soon as possible.      1. Snorers have a higher risk of stroke. As mentioned, chronic snoring is typically a sign of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Because OSA temporarily cuts your air supply during sleep, it deprives the brain of oxygen needed to keep the body’s systems running smoothly. To compensate, the body releases stress hormones which, over time, elevate blood pressure and affect the heart’s ability to pump normally. Both high blood pressure and erratic heart function can lead...

Sleep is a vital bodily function that allows us to relax and recharge physically and mentally.  Good sleep causes you to be refreshed and alert after you wake up. The quality of sleep goes a long way in improving your overall health and well-being as it also fights off diseases.  Without enough sleep, the brain cannot function properly. This can impair your abilities to concentrate, think clearly, and process memories. (1) Importance of Sleep  The ideal amount of sleep for any adult is about seven to nine hours. Children require a lot more sleep than adults, especially if they are...