Living with an autoimmune disease is challenging to say the least. There are currently more than 100 recognized autoimmune diseases impacting over 20 million Americans. Each unique in their symptomatology...
Sleep
A Recipe For Good Sleep: Evening Snacks to Help Your Slumber
As the saying goes, “You are what you eat.” Food is an essential part of our physical health, and that includes sleep. While many people know what foods they should avoid in the evening, such as very...
Sleep Disorder
What You Need to Know About Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD), formerly known as sleep myoclonus or nocturnal myoclonus, is a disruptive sleep disorder marked by repetitive limb movements during non-REM sleep. Frequency and...
Sleep Disorder
Tips For Helping a Partner or Child Dealing With Parasomnia
Parasomnia is a broad term used to classify a number of unusual behaviors occurring during or between different phases of sleep. There are a number of different parasomnias ranging in severity, but they...
Whitney Sleep Center
Root Causes and Remedies for Restless Leg Syndrome
Restless Leg Syndrome is believed to impact an estimated 5-10% of adults and 2-4% of children. Symptoms include disturbing sensations in the legs (or arms) which result in an irresistible urge to move,...
Sleep
The Science Behind How Exercise Helps You Sleep Better
Regular exercise over time improves sleep quality and can even aid falling asleep more quickly. Just like other practices such as avoiding caffeine and electronics before bed, getting regular exercise...
Health Risks
How Does Lack of Sleep Affect Your Heart?
Many of the side effects of bad sleep are experienced almost immediately. Most people have started the day at least once with dark circles or bags under their eyes. The inability to focus and cravings...
Health Risks
Does Weight Fluctuation Affect the Risk of Sleep Apnea?
People can gain weight for a variety of reasons, including pregnancy, medications, sudden change in activity level caused by an injury, mental health issues, and much more. It is natural for someone’s...
Blog
5 Facts to Know about Circadian Rhythm
Human beings cannot survive without sleep. It seems like an obvious truth, but still many of us undervalue sleep. Our internal clock or circadian rhythm dictates our natural sleep schedule and affects...
Blog
How Does PMS Affect Sleep?
According to the National Sleep Foundation, 30% of women report difficulty sleeping during their period, and 23% report difficulty sleeping the week beforehand. Read our blog to learn more about PMS (premenstrual...
