Category: Sleep Tips
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How to stay awake without caffeine
In a world where fatigue is a common struggle, reaching for that cup of coffee might seem like the easiest —or only— solution. However, constantly relying on caffeine, especially in the form of carbonated beverages, is definitely not the healthiest way to address chronic fatigue. Addressing the underlying causes of fatigue is crucial for sustainable…
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An Expert’s Guide to Conquering Nighttime Anxiety
Here’s one for the nights where you can’t turn your brain off: in this guide, we’ll explore the reasons behind nighttime anxiety and actionable tips to help you establish a calming bedtime routine. Why Nighttime Anxiety Strikes Even after a seemingly stress-free day, our brains tend to bring unresolved worries to the forefront when we…
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Sleep expert Dr. Silverman answers your questions!
Our very own Dasha Geller recently sat down with Dr. Sarah Silverman, a holistic sleep expert and friend of docbotic, to answer your sleep questions. We love Dr. Silverman for her focus in long-term sleep health, her advocacy for the oft-ignored issue of women’s sleep health, and for generally being an amazing human being! In…
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How can I sleep better if I work nights?
Did you know that 15-30% of workers in the United States and Europe are shift workers at factories or warehouses or work in healthcare at night? When folks work 9 AM – 5 PM, or at least during the day, their sleep and wake signals are aligned with those of the natural world and their…
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All About Melatonin
Ever taken melatonin? In recent years, it’s been all the rage. Touted as a “natural” and “drug-free” way to fall asleep and better your overall health, melatonin supplements are available cheaply and without a prescription. But is taking them a good idea? What is melatonin? Let’s get into some science for a moment. In our…
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DIY Air Conditioning Hacks
🎶 Sometimes, all I think about is you…late nights in the middle of June…heat wave’s been faking me out…🎶 With summer temperatures soaring across the United States, you might be wondering how to keep cool during the heat wave — without A/C. Wait, how does staying cool relate to sleep? Research shows that our body’s…
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Can blackout curtains help me sleep?
Remember Cameron Diaz’s bedroom in the 2006 rom-com The Holiday? Kate Winslet’s character gets off a long flight from Heathrow to LAX, dives headfirst into bed, and activates the blackout drapes from the comfort of her pillow. Though this feels like a dream come true, what’s the real deal with blackout curtains? What are blackout…
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I’m neurodivergent. Why can’t I sleep?
As a neurodivergent person, sleep can be tough. Causes for poor sleep in neurodivergent people There are many different reasons that it can be difficult to sleep as someone who has a neurodivergent brain, and there’s still research being conducted on the causes of poor sleep. Some causes may include co-occuring mental health diagnoses like…
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What noise is it anyway?
I imagine you’ve heard of white noise as a way to help you sleep or focus better. But have you heard of pink, brown, or green noise? It’s a veritable rainbow out here! Why does noise help you sleep, anyway? A theory called stochastic resonance states that when you listen to white noise, your brain can…
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Easy ways to sleep better
So, I know you know about personal hygiene. Brushing, flossing, bespoke rice soap, the whole nine yards. But have you ever heard of sleep hygiene? Sleep hygiene is basically many small, consistent behaviors that help you maintain your health as best you can, like basking in the sun for the vitamin D and uh, wearing…
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