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Sharon Letts’ Cancer Story – Take Five Leaves & Pray
The spider web-like mass found in my right breast the summer of 2012 had me thinking about my mom, the farm she was raised on,
Our world is always spinning, and with the uncertainty in the air between Covid and the future of work and school life, sleep may be harder to come by than ever. Many of us struggle to have enough rest, the American Sleep Association reports:
“Sleep Disorder Statistics: 50-70 million US adults have a sleep disorder. 37.9% reported unintentionally falling asleep during the day at least once in the preceding month. 4.7% reported nodding off or falling asleep while driving at least once in the preceding month” (2019).
So we know we aren’t sleeping, but no big deal right? I’ll catch up on the z’s later. Well, that isn’t how our bodies work. Sleep deprivation in the short term can cause fatigue, sleepiness, clumsiness, agitation, and negative impacts to our cognitive functioning. Often we perceive after a few days of sleep deprivation that we are, “fine”, when in fact we are showing negative symptoms across all areas- physical, mental, and spiritual. Over time, sleep deprivation impacts our weight, hormones, stress levels, and can add to or cause chronic health issues. Sleep is like food and water- it is imperative to our survival.
Yet, how do we combat a world that asks for more on less sleep?
We have to create a bedtime routine, but most important be consistent. Some suggestions are as follows:
Some of us struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep. This can be due to sleep disorders, anxiety, depression, or stress. One way to help create an ideal state to fall asleep, and stay asleep would be to take a bath. CBD bath products can be a huge help! A bath will help relax you, and also prioritizes a “you” time. This slows the mind down and signals to the body a period of rest. In the bath one can use rose scented bath salts or bath bombs. Rose essential oil and lavender essential oil act as natural aromatherapy that signals the brain to slow down, lowers blood pressure, and also has positive impacts on the skin (anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, cleans out pores, tones skin, anti aging properties, helps balance pH in skin). CBD acts as a supplement working with the endocannabinoid system to decrease inflammation, relax muscles, decrease anxiety, and also encourage the body to return to a state of homeostasis. In addition, CBD is not a stimulant, so it is an excellent supplement to help aid in falling asleep and staying asleep.
Better sleep will increase overall wellness, and why not use all the tools you can to make your nights more restful.
The spider web-like mass found in my right breast the summer of 2012 had me thinking about my mom, the farm she was raised on,
The Historical Mosaic of 420: Unveiling the Origins of a Cultural Phenomenon In the modern lexicon, ‘420’ evokes images of hazy pot culture and is
From the Desk of Denise Costello, RN, MS Holistic Caring Cannabis Nurse Health Coach Hello everyone, have you ever felt the frustration of struggling
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