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Sweet Dreams
"Early to bed
and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise."
Ben Franklin certainly recognized the rewards
of a good night's sleep, and in recent years, researchers have
discovered specific health benefits of sleep that affirm his
observation. People that sleep less than six hours a night may be at
higher risk for heart attack, stroke, diabetes and breast cancer.
Lack of proper sleep can even contribute to obesity!
To make matters worse, so many Americans wear
their exhaustion like a badge of honor, bragging how hard they work!
Quality sleep promotes our well-being by
restoring all the regulatory systems of the body, and supports the
immune system in working efficiently, which ultimately energizes the
body for the next day's work.
Sleep may be as natural as breathing and
eating, but many of us find ourselves tossing and turning instead.
Sleepless nights may be caused by a wide variety of factors,
especially stress and your sleep environment.
I hope the following will give you a few
helpful ideas.
Peace to you,
Beth Ann
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Ten Tips For Restful Sleep.
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Avoid caffeinated beverages after noon.
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Try to eat dinner at least 3 hours before bed,
especially if it's a large meal. For a before-bed snack, try yogurt,
a banana, or a small bowl of cereal.
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Relax. Take a warm aromatherapy bath, spray your
pillow with lavender, stretch, listen to calming music or a guided
meditation. Pick up A Restful Sleep CD at reVive or buy
online at
www.lifeintegrity.com. I use this often. Mona's voice is so
relaxing.
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Stay away from the evening news. Stories of
disasters and corruption create negative energy and are disruptive
to sleep. Try to refrain from using the computer too close to
bedtime. The glare of the screen also impedes sleep.
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Avoid the nightcap. Alcohol may help you fall
asleep, but it will interfere with the quality.
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Be sure the room is dark as possible or use a
sleep mask.
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Use a fan or Sound Soother for white noise or
environmental background. Many people find the sound of ocean waves
very calming.
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Write down anything you need to remember later
and put it out of your mind.
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Start a gratitude journal and write down 5 things
you are grateful for, then focus your mind on pleasant thoughts as
you drift off to sleep. Count sheep, count backward, or my personal
favorite, a Calming Breath Exercise.
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Read some uplifting literature.
Calming Breath Exercise..
This is great to help promote sleep, as well as anytime you are
feeling stressed.
Let all your breath out, then; inhale to the count of 4, hold for
the count of 4, and release to the count of 4. Repeat sequence until
you feel calmer. I learned this surprisingly quick and effective
technique from health counselor Dr. Marilyn Joyce and use it often.
Join The Green Smoothie Challenge - September 7th.....
I
am sharing this amazing free health event with you. I participated
in it the last time, and have now added it into my life permanently.
I have experienced many health benefits, and it is such a simple and
delicious way to add more greens to your daily diet. Yes, the color
is weird, but they really do taste good! This has become my
breakfast most mornings.
This program is hosted by a very sweet man in Australia that is a
natural foods nutritionist. He has made it his personal mission to
help bring better health to the planet. Check out his beautiful and informative website
www.greensmoothiechallenge.com to find out more.
As
a footnote, you do need to invest in a powerful blender like
BlendTec or Vita-Mix for the best results.
 Artichoke Frittata....
You may want to double this if you have for dinner, because it's
also yummy for breakfast the next day!
1 large jar marinated artichokes
4 beaten eggs
1 cup small curd cottage cheese
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/8 tsp. rosemary, thyme, basil and marjoram
Drain the artichokes, reserving 2 tablespoons of the marinade.
Chop the artichokes.
Combine the reserved marinade, artichokes, eggs, cottage cheese,
onion and spices in bowl. Spoon into 8 x 8 " baking pan. Bake for 30
minutes, or until set and brown. |
