Catch More — Or Less — Z’s
Parsing Out Too Much, Too Little, and Just Enough Sleep
sleeping too much can cause significant health issues. Oversleeping has been linked to diabetes, heart disease, obesity, headaches, spinal pain, and even death. Additionally, oversleeping has been connected to mental illnesses — such as depression — and may be a sign that something else in your body is wrong. Just Right This might seem obvious, but getting enough sleep each night will set you up for the best chance to prevent the conditions associated with too little or too much sleep. But what’s the secret to a great night of sleep? Start with limiting technology in your bedroom, and give your eyes a rest from television or cell phone screens at least one hour before bedtime. Additionally, regular exercise, a proper diet, and a mattress and pillow for your body type are important to a good night’s rest. At NJIB, we love a great night of sleep, and our programs and treatments are designed to give you many benefits, including improved sleep. Find out how by calling 201-339-1109 or visiting NJIB.org.
Who needs a nap? Studies in sleep science have shown that sleeping is vital to our lives, but many Americans still struggle with getting the right amount each night. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 3 Americans don’t sleep enough — and that’s just one facet of our nation’s sleep problems. As the following information shows, poor sleeping habits do so much more than make us cranky. Too Little When you deprive your body of sleep, you’re missing out on many needed functions you gain from a good night of rest. Sleep is when your body resets itself, realigns your hormones, and stores your memories from the previous day. This allows you to function normally during the day, but when you don’t get enough sleep, this reset doesn’t happen. This could compromise your immune system, heart, diet, exercise, weight, memory, libido, and reaction time. This puts you at a higher risk for mental and physical illness, decreased quality of life, and an increased chance of obesity. Too Much Instead of struggling to fall asleep, those with hypersomnia fall asleep too often and for far too long. While that might sound like a dream,
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Asparagus and Avocado Soup
This hearty soup is the perfect meal for those late winter days when you think spring will never come. It can be made vegetarian by substituting vegetable broth for the chicken stock.
Ingredients
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12 ounces asparagus
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1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and cubed
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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Juice of 1/2 lemon
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2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
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1 tablespoon ghee or coconut oil
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2 cups chicken stock
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Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
1. Heat oven to 425 F. 2. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss asparagus and garlic with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 10 minutes. 3. Transfer asparagus to blender. Add remaining ingredients and puree until smooth. 4. Season to taste and serve.
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