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.  

Neurotransmitters strongly influence your sleep duration and quality and hence can be a possible solution for  your insomnia issues.

A diet rich in tryptophan-containing foods can enhance sleep quality because tryptophan is converted into serotonin, which then converts into melatonin. Both serotonin and melatonin are crucial for a restful night’s sleep. How do you make sure you get enough tryptophan?

How to fall asleep fast when you need it the most. Why guided meditations could help. If you tried them already without success, learn more about how you can troubleshoot and make them work, along with learning other insomnia root causes.

Insomnia, the sleepless nights that affect millions of people worldwide, is often linked to emotional and mental stress. Whether you’re an insomniac seeking solutions…

For many battling the nightly frustration of insomnia, the search for a cure often leads down various paths, from traditional sleep aids to lifestyle changes. However, a lesser-known approach involves examining our body’s biochemistry through urine neurotransmitter testing…

High cortisol symptoms can keep you up later into the evening and make it very frustrating when you try to fall asleep. High cortisol symptoms can also wake you up in the middle of the night.