Sleep is a vital part of our lives. We need our sleep in order to recharge our energy, set down our memory, and increase the function of the immune system. Without sleep, we set ourselves up for sleep deprivation, which causes disease.

While some believe that not getting enough sleep and getting sick is just an old wives’ tale and yet there have been research studies showing that this is the case. Up to 70 million US adults don’t get enough sleep and it can affect the ability of the immune system to be ready to attack pathogens.

Understanding the Connection

A lack of sleep has been linked by research to numerous physical and mental health conditions, including those related to a poor immune system. Lacking sleep affects the ability of the immune system to protect people from getting flu, colds, and other infectious diseases. This can lead to more days off sick in bed. Continue reading →

You would be a rare bird indeed, if you didn’t know what it is like to feel sleep deprived. You will surely recognize the signs and symptoms that indicate a lack of sleep: bags under the eyes, tired, groggy, and grumpy, possibly short-tempered and irritable, achy and stiff. Those days when you drag around wishing that you could just lie down and relax without disturbance.

Do you even remember the last time when you slept like a baby? These days this is a rare thing.

When did you last have a deeply restorative and relaxed sleep that left you feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and content to open your eyes to start the day?

Does the idea of a good night’s sleep sound like a fairy-tale?

Maybe work is stressing you out or you have financial or relationship issues. Whatever the cause of your insomnia, lack of sleep is seriously impacting your overall well-being. Continue reading →