Category Archives: Sleep Better

4 Reasons You Aren’t sleeping as Well as You Should

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

March 22, 2019

A lot of my patients don’t get enough sleep. But oddly enough, the majority of my sleep-deprived patients don’t actually suffer from a true sleep disorder.

Most of them have simply developed certain habits that keep them from falling asleep on time – and often cause them to wake up during the night.

I also have a handful of patients who don’t see the sense in spending hour upon hour snoozing. They think it’s a waste of time. “I can sleep when I’m dead,” they tell me.

As far as I’m concerned, this is a horrible approach to sleep. Continue reading →

One Night in a Sleep Lab could Save Your Life

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

February 25, 2019

When T.B. stopped into my office a few months ago he looked like crap.

The bags under his eyes were large enough to qualify for a baggage fee on his next airline flight. His skin was pasty. And he didn’t have the usual “larger than life” attitude he normally displays.

The poor guy wasn’t sleeping well. He kept getting headaches. During the day fatigue and a lack of concentration plagued him.

T.B. had no idea what was wrong with him. But after an extremely in-depth discussion, I was pretty sure that I did. Continue reading →

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Depressed? Maybe it’s Your Circadian Rhythm

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

June 18, 2018

  • Your circadian rhythm does a lot more than control your sleep/wake cycle
  • Naturally restore your internal body clock for better health
  • What does stress have to do with it?

There are some aspects of your health that you probably never give a second thought.

For example, when is the last time you considered your circadian rhythm?

Unless you’ve suffered from occasional jet-let or have a sleeping disorder, chances are good you’ve never given it any notice at all. And that could be a big mistake on your part.

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7 Tips for Improved Sleep

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

May 11, 2018

  • A good night’s sleep may protect against Alzheimer’s
  • Here’s what happens to your brain while you sleep
  • Snooze your way to a sharper mind

You know how important a good night’s sleep is. If you get less than seven or eight hours, you wake up groggy. It throws your whole day out of whack… making it hard to concentrate and focus in on anything.

And when it comes to your good health, sleep is just as important as diet and exercise. It lowers your chances of an early death, protects against diabetes and heart disease. It even helps you to maintain a healthy weight and helps protect against premature aging.

Regularly getting a restful night’s sleep is also critical for your brain health. Especially when it comes to the prevention of… Continue reading →

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Want to Fall Asleep Faster? Try This.

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

January 8, 2018

  • Want to fall asleep faster?
  • How your devices are messing with your sleep
  • Amber-tinted glasses may provide relief for insomnia

When I was growing up there weren’t any smartphones or tablets. And once the television went off the air at midnight, the house went dark. Everyone was tucked in for tonight.

My how things have changed! These days, people are snuggled up with their personal devices or watching their flat screen TVs well into the wee hours of the morning. And it’s not only ruining their sleep, it’s destroying their health.

If you’re not getting a full seven or eight hours of quality sleep each night, you already know you’re going to muddle through the next day. But I’ll bet you didn’t know that poor sleep is associated with all sorts of chronic health conditions – ones that you want nothing to do with.

This includes some pretty serious health issues, such as an increased risk of heart attack and stroke, a 75% greater chance of developing diabetes and higher odds of cognitive decline.

Lack of sleep also leads to chronic inflammation, depression and weight gain – which further increase your risk of falling prey to dangerous health conditions.

And here’s the thing. Continue reading →

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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

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 →

Live with Gusto. Sleep with Passion.

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

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

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 →