Reparative Health & Wellness
Sleep & Recovery are vital for health. Find articles that explore the relationship between sleep quality and effective recovery techniques.
Key Takeaways Snoring is the rough, harsh, or rattling sound that happens when air moves through a partly narrowed airway during sleep. The noise may come from the nose, the soft palate, the tongue, or the walls of the throat. Some people snore only at times, while others snore most nights and disturb sleep in … Read more
Key Takeaways Melatonin Basics Sleep Timing Melatonin is a hormone your brain makes at night. Darkness tells your brain to release it. Light tells your brain to hold it back. Strong light at night can make your body think the day is still going, even when you feel tired (1, 2). Melatonin helps set sleep … Read more
Key Takeaways Sleep Loss Basics Healthy Sleep Needs Sleep is a basic biological need, not spare time left over after everything else is done. Adults who sleep too little on a regular basis tend to show worse health across many systems, including the heart, metabolism and brain. Large reviews have linked short sleep with higher … Read more
Key Takeaways Good sleep is not random. Your body follows a built in rhythm that responds to light, food, movement, and stress. When these signals are aligned, sleep becomes easier and deeper. Poor sleep usually appears when modern habits confuse the body’s clock. Bright light at night, irregular meals, and low-nutrient diets can all interfere … Read more