Some sleep issues aren’t just about stress—or even about sleep itself. They might have more to do with hormones than you think. One of the quiet but powerful players in this realm is progesterone, and its deeply calming companion, GABA.

If you’ve been feeling tired but wired and…

Melatonin is often spoken of as “the sleep hormone,” and it’s true—it plays a key role in guiding the body into rest. But to think of melatonin as simply a supplement you take when sleep is hard to find is to miss the full beauty of what it actually does, and what it asks of us.

What if a few tips for sleep hygiene could make a real shift in your sleep? The tips for sleep hygiene can make a small or big difference depending on how severe or how chronic your sleep struggle is.

Nighttime brings a peculiar and frustrating phenomenon for many of us: the acceleration of thoughts just when we need our minds to quiet down. If you've experienced this, you're not alone. Many people describe the frustration of being physically tired but…

Have you ever noticed how your sleep patterns seem to change without explanation? One month you're sleeping soundly through the night, and the next you're staring at the ceiling at…

Have you ever experienced that familiar feeling where you're exhausted, lying in bed, but your mind refuses to slow down? Your heart might be racing slightly, your thoughts churning, as sleep…

There are valuable supplements and herbs that can make a lasting difference in your sleep—what I call foundational supplements for sleep. We identify these types of supplements by first understanding why you are experiencing the insomnia. 

For the longest time, I understood that stress was behind why many of us can't sleep. What I didn't fully grasp was just how deeply old trauma—both big and small—can linger and disrupt sleep. It's insidious, creeping into the night and causing chronic sleep issues long after the events themselves.

Dr. Damiana Corca and Dr. Jill Carnahan dive deep into the five distinct causes of insomnia: the Anxious Type, Overthinking Type, Overtaxed Type, Depleted Type, and Overburdened Type.

Known in Chinese as “Wenliu,” Large Intestine 7 translates to “Warm Flow.” The name itself already creates an image of something soothing and comforting—like a wave of warmth gently flowing through your body. Located on the forearm, about five finger-widths up from the wrist crease along the radial side….

When my dad first started showing signs of Alzheimer’s, it was subtle—he’d forget little things we had just talked about or mispronounce words in a way that felt off. At first, we brushed it aside, but within just a few years, everything changed by the time he was 65. He couldn’t recognize…

During winter, we are naturally inclined to rest more. This tendency is driven by the darker and shorter days and longer nights. However, we spend less time outdoors and are exposed to less…

Are you often staring at the ceiling, hoping you will sleep well again soon? For many people living with insomnia, spending excessive time in bed can actually make the problem worse.

Maybe you've tried everything…

Here, I want to share three case studies highlighting how understanding the bigger picture of sleep health can lead to restorative and life-changing results…

Acupuncture has been essential to my holistic approach to health and well-being since 2009, when I graduated from Acupuncture College. Whether it’s sleep troubles, stress, hormonal imbalances, or pain, acupuncture is a powerful, non-invasive tool that encourages the body to heal itself. And yes, despite the involvement of needles, it’s surprisingly relaxing! :)

Sleeping well depends on your nervous system downregulating at night. This communication network must shift from the active part (the sympathetic nervous system), the “fight or flight” system, to the…

The holiday season can be a double-edged sword—while it’s a time for joy and celebration, it can also bring heightened stress and sleepless nights. The added holiday chaos can feel overwhelming for many who already face insomnia or struggle to get restful sleep.

If you've been feeling sluggish, dealing with low energy, or struggling with insomnia at night, introducing napping into your daily routine might be the reset your body needs.

Having trouble sleeping? Your blood sugar might be playing a more significant role than you think. Balancing your blood sugar doesn't just help prevent chronic conditions like diabetes—it can also significantly impact the quality of your sleep, especially as a woman.

If you’re struggling with sleepless nights and the challenges of insomnia, the answer to better, more restorative sleep may lie in something as straightforward as routine blood work.