4. How To Get A Good Night's Sleep

<p>Episode 4 - How To Get<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span> A Good Night’s Sleep</p> <p> </p> <p>We begin by discussing the importance of getting a good night’s sleep:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>how it helps the brain cleanse itself of amyloid plaque (thought to be a leading cause of Alzheimer’s disease)</li> </ul> <p> </p> <ul> <li>how it helps the liver detoxify and the muscles recuperate</li> </ul> <p> </p> <ul> <li>how it boosts the Immune System, allowing you to resist disease<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <ul> <li>how it strengthens EVERY system of the body</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>We then discuss the biggest obstacle to sleeping well: an inability to “turn off one’s brain”.</p> <p> </p> <p>Most importantly, we provide holistic solutions for getting a good night’s sleep:</p> <p> </p> <p>1) Physical Solutions - turning off the phone, computer and TV one hour before going to bed.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span> Minimizing the amount of “blue” light in the evenings. Testing pillows and beds for optimal comfort.</p> <p> </p> <p>2) Emotional Solutions - before going to bed, spend time in prayer or meditation.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span> Write in a journal.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> Process emotions from the day… let go of any negative ones.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span> Forgive self and others.</p> <p> </p> <p>3) Nutritional Solutions - think twice before taking Melatonin.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> Avoid heavy meals in the evening.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span> Take a mineral supplement after your last meal.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span> Consider valerian root, passion flower (herbs) and lavender (essential oil).</p> <p> </p> <p>A few other tips revealed in this episode:</p> <p> </p> <p>If you wake up in the middle of the night and can’t get back to sleep, consider taking a spoonful of local honey before going to bed.</p>