Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep…Hopefully

Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep…Hopefully

By Pam Coyle
When I put head to the pillow after the end of a long day, my mind doesn’t always
want to sleep. It races, rolls stuff around, argues with itself and generally
makes slumber elusive.

I need to work on my sleep hygiene.

Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep…Hopefully

Josh Renkens, founder of the  Renkens Center,is a licensed chiropractor specializing in soft tissue injury.  He is certified in Active Release and Muscle Activation Techniques.  In addition to his private practice, he works with Vanderbilt and Lipscomb Universities.  He believes in an integrated approach utilizing the most effective treatment methods available to decrease pain, promote dynamic function, and improve your ability to perform the activities that most interest you.

Sleep Q&A with Donna Lovitt

Sleep Q&A with Donna Lovitt

Q: I have heard that naps are good for you. Is that true?

A: Yes, naps can be good for you if your NAP is 15 to 30 minutes. If your NAP is 1 to 2 hours then it is not a NAP. That becomes a full sleep cycle that can disturb your body’s natural sleep cycle.