Valerian is an herb native to Great Britian, Europe and parts of Asia. It has become naturalized to North America. It grows three to five feet tall and has feather shaped leaves. Valerian comes from the root word valere which means “be well” in latin. Valerian was...
Melatonin is a hormone produced by a tiny endocrine gland in the center of the brain. In 1958, physician Aaron B. Lerner and his colleagues at Yale University School of Medicine were the first to isolate melatonin. This hormone plays a crucial role in keeping sleep...
Sleep is a state in which the body stops, shuts down, and takes a break. As you close your eyes and drift off to sleep, some processes in your body slow down, while others remain surprisingly active. Sleep begins in the portion of the brain called the hypothalamus,...
Inflammation is a natural, protective biological response from the immune system to fight off harmful foreign pathogens (bacteria, viruses, toxins) that cause illness and disease. It is also your body’s way to heal from injury. But did you know there is an...
Sleepless nights are a common problem in individuals of all ages. When looking for ways to fall asleep and stay asleep, individuals will turn to over the counter sleeping medication. However, some medications have negative effects when using them. Individuals will...
After a lack of quality of sleep for days, you decide to really focus on your sleep. You get a consistent sleep schedule. You reset your circadian rhythm. You turn off the blue light technology in your bedroom. You create a bedroom with a calming atmosphere. You...
