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Numerous studies have shown that there is an association between “acute sleep loss” and inflammation. According to one study published by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), inflammation elevations were found in otherwise healthy adults who underwent experimental bouts of...
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Synthetic melatonin consumption, whether in the form of pills, gummies, or liquids, has skyrocketed in recent years. However, how safe is it really—and should we really be manipulating our hormones on a nightly basis? BuzzFeed recently covered the reality of...
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Forget pills, gummies, and side effects. What if you could drink your way to better sleep (and this doesn’t mean alcohol—which actually causes the opposite effect)? Following a 2018 study published by Louisiana State researchers, tart cherry juice has become...
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There are many co-morbidities associated with anxiety and insomnia. When you’re too anxious to sleep, insomnia is triggered, and in a vicious cycle, insomnia can also heighten anxiety. However, medications to help with a myriad of mental health conditions can...
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Some of the most common sleep aids and vitamin supplements found over the counter contain melatonin. Others, such as zzzQuil or Unisom, both popular OTC options, can cause grogginess and other unwanted side effects well into the next day. Generally,...
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