Category Archives: Sleep Better

Snoring: Not Just a Harmless Annoyance

By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness

July 14, 2017

If you snore, you could have sleep apnea
How is sleep apnea diagnosed?
What to do if you can’t adapt to CPAP

I can’t count the number of patients over the years that have come into my office feeling worn out and tired… then immediately blamed their exhaustion on a snoring spouse.

I feel for them. I really do. It’s hard to get a good night’s sleep if the person next to you is snorting and snuffling all night long.

But my stronger concern is for the snoring spouse.

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#1 Secret to a Good Night’s Sleep

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By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness

May 31, 2017

Sleep is just as important as diet and exercise
Here’s what can a good night’s sleep do for you
What’s keeping you awake at night… and how to fix it

Some of my patients despair because they can’t get enough sleep. Others seem to think that sleep is over-rated… they have too much to do and don’t want spend their time in bed.

Well, you might be able to swing a few sleepless nights when you’re young. But if you continue to deprive yourself of sleep over the years, it’s eventually going to show up in one way or another. Continue reading →

Something You May Not Know About Sleep

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By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness

December 26, 2016

If you aren’t sleeping well, you’re aging too quickly
Sleep your way to a younger you
Here’s how to get more shuteye

So many of my patients would love to get a good night sleep, but they just haven’t found the way that works for them. Others simply don’t make the time for it. “I have too much to do. I’ll sleep after I’m dead,” they tell me.

Well, if you don’t (or can’t) give you body the rest that it needs now, that old “sleep when I’m dead” saying could come true sooner than you think.

Now, we all have those nights when we just can’t fall asleep… or stay asleep. But if you’re regularly getting less than seven hours a night, it could be a big problem. For many of us, a biphasic sleep pattern (three or four hours at a time) is the best that we can do… Continue reading →

The Bedtime Trap that’s Keeping You Awake

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By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness

April 13, 2016

Having a hard time getting to sleep?
The simple trap that may be keeping you up at night
Here’s how to break the cycle for a good night’s sleep

If you normally have a problem getting to sleep on time, I’ll bet it’s gotten a lot worse since the time change last month. This is something I’ve noticed among a few of my patients, and the lack of sleep is really having an impact on their ability to function.

When you don’t get enough sleep, it makes it harder to concentrate and remember things. It also affects your driving abilities, decision making skills and emotional health.

But that’s not all it does. Continue reading →

Live with Gusto. Sleep with Passion.

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By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness

August 14, 2015

Are you eating your meals upside down?
Why you should eat breakfast like a king and dinner like a pauper
Experience a more energetic day…and a more restful night

You know what you’re supposed to eat, but do you know when you should eat it? Continue reading →

Bedtime Reading Gone Wrong

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By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness

March 4, 2015

Is there a “wrong” way to read?
A natural circadian rhythm is essential to health
The best e-readers for bedtime reading

If you like to read, you probably get a great deal of pleasure spending a few hours with a good book or magazine before bedtime. It’s a great way to clear your mind, soothe your nerves and prepare for a good night’s sleep. Continue reading →

My Secret Weapon Against Sleepless Nights

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By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness

September 29, 2014

Why aren’t you sleeping?
The top 7 reasons to get your Z’s
Here’s how to sleep your way to good health

When patients come into my office, they usually have some pretty specific health concerns. Their joints are aching. They’re fatigued. Some are worried about their memory; others are anxious about their heart health. Continue reading →