Sleep

4 Common Mistakes That Could Be Costing You Sleep

Available for Interviews: Saundra Dalton-Smith, MD

Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is an internal medicine physician, a work-life integration researcher, and an international expert on mind-body-spirit connection. She is also an international speaker and bestselling author of Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity.

What Dr. Dalton-Smith Can Say in an Interview on:
4 Common Mistake People Make:

Over 40 million people suffer with sleep-deprivation. Despite significant advances in sleep-inducing medications, pillows, and mattresses, many are still not able to experience the high-quality deep restorative sleep they desire.

Here are four common mistakes people make:

Mistake #1: You don’t clear your cerebral space before going to bed. If you have even closed your eyes to sleep only to have your mind begin to rattle off your to-do list for the next day or rehearse a conversation you had earlier, then you’ve already experienced the poor sleep associated with a busy mind. This mistake can be solved by incorporating “brain-dumping” as part of your evening bedtime routine.

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8 Health Tips to Help You Live Your Best Life As You Age

Available for Interviews: Saundra Dalton-Smith, MD

What Dr. Dalton-Smith Can Say in an Interview on
Health & Aging:

We’re all aging.

Tomorrow you will be older than you are today. It’s sad but true. And while we can’t do anything to reverse this aging process, we can adopt a lifestyle now that will set us up for success later.

As we grow, we should ask ourselves, “What would my future self want me to be doing right now? What wouldn’t they want me to be doing?”

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Insomnia: From A–Zzz’s!

Available for Interviews: Dr. Eldred Taylor

Interview Dr. Eldred Taylor to answer all of your women’s health questions regarding hormonal imbalances and how to correct them. Dr. Taylor is a leader in the hormone industry and is passionate about helping women while using a holistic functional medicine approach.

Talking Points for an Interview On Insomnia:

What is Insomnia?

Insomnia is a sleep disorder that is characterized by difficulty falling and/or staying asleep. It can occur at any age, but it is most likely to occur as we age.

Primary insomnia occurs when it is not directly associated with any other health conditions or disorders. Secondary insomnia occurs when sleep problems are associated with health conditions like depression, anxiety, pain, and chronic or acute diseases like asthma, cancer and arthritis. It can also be associated with medications or drugs like alcohol, nicotine and caffeine.

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3 Harmful Effects of Sleep Deprivation: The Case for Getting a Good Night’s Sleep

Available for Interviews: Dr. David J. Calabro

Dr. Calabro, , DC, CCN, FICPA, CEG, practices Functional Medicine at the Calabro Chiropractic and Wellness Center. Dr. Calabro specializes in functional medicine, clinical nutrition, essential oils, and BrainTap therapy.

What Dr. Calabro can say in an interview on Sleep Deprivation:

Far too many Americans don’t get enough sleep. When we feel pressed for time and have too much to do, we often sacrifice hours of sleep in order to cope. Maybe you’re someone who actually boasts about how little sleep you need each night. But many of us don’t understand just how vitally important that sleep is to our overall well-being. In fact, long-term sleep deprivation can be toxic to our health.

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Weight Gain and the Age Factor: Turning Back the Clock

Interview with Dr. Mimi Secor:

Dr. Mimi Secor has been a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Women’s Health, for over 40 years. She is a popular National Speaker and Consultant, educating advanced practice clinicians and consumers around the country and the world. Dr. Mimi is also a fitness and health advocate, and is passionate about helping women to lose weight and feel great.

Here are some of the few things Dr. Mimi thinks you need to know more about weight gain and why age matters:

As we age our metabolism slows down (unless we exercise and lift weights). This is because we begin to lose muscle mass after age 40. If we continue to eat the same amount we will gradually gain weight. This also explains why, as we age, it is more challenging to lose weight. We lose weight more slowly and sometimes we are unable to lose weight.
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Top 10 Tips for Relaxing After a Long Workday

Interview Dr. Mimi Secor and she can discuss and expand on the following Top 10 tips for relaxation:

Avoid caffeine during your work shift, especially near the end of the shift.
Exercise earlier in the day. Regular exercise can promote sleep, however working out too close to bedtime can make it challenging to unwind and fall asleep. Continue reading “Top 10 Tips for Relaxing After a Long Workday”

Lifestyle Effects on Depression

Interview Dr. Mimi Secor

Dr. Mimi Secor can discuss in depth on how to manage depression with proper attention to lifestyle adjustments. Combined with medication, research has proved promising in managing depression more effectively.

Talking Points from Dr. Mimi Secor
on the Lifestyle Effects on Depression:

Lifestyle Effects on Depression

Multiple research studies support the benefits of lifestyle changes to manage depression and anxiety disorders. Continue reading “Lifestyle Effects on Depression”

4 Ways to Fall Asleep Faster Tonight

Available for Interviews:Carol Barkes

Carol Barkes, CPM, MBA, is a conflict resolution expert, mediator, national speaker, educator and bestselling author who uniquely applies neuroscience to the fields of conflict resolution and negotiations. Her expert perspective is always fresh and relevant.

Talking Points from Carol Barkes on what she can say
in an interview on How to Fall Asleep Faster:

Stop using technology. Stop using technology an hour before bed. The blue light is bad for our brains.
Make your to-do list before bedtime. Make a list of what needs to get done the next day, so that your brain will not have to work on that overnight.
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Top Tips for Fighting Depression Naturally

Interview: Dr. Michael Evangel

Dr. Michael S. Evangel, Chiropractic Physician, is the owner of the Chiropractic Wellness Center in Ramsey, NJ. For over 30 years, his mission is to provide state of the art, high-quality care to people of all ages.

What Dr. Micheal Evangel Can Say in an Interview
on How to Fight Depression Naturally:

Facts surrounding Depression

It is estimated that at least 20 million Americans suffer from depression.
The health of the body and of the mind are intricately linked.
There are many natural therapies and strategies that can help to alleviate depression.

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Quarantine 15? Lose the Extra Pounds With This Self-Care Plan

Interview: Dr. Mimi Secor

Dr. Mimi Secor DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, is Nurse Practitioner from the Boston area. She has been specializing in Women’s Health for over 40 years, is a national speaker and consultant, and is an international bestselling author of Debut a New You: Transforming Your Life At Any Age.

Many people are back in the office and also dealing with some extra weight they put in quarantine. Jokes about having the the Quarantine 15 abound. As people start to make their way back to the office, they may also be experiencing anxiety around COVID-19, too, and this could make it difficult to focus on maintaining your ideal weight. Here’s how to both lose those unwanted extra pounds and improve overall health and wellness.

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