When your head hits the pillow, are you counting sheep but not catching any z’s? It’s time to hit snooze on nights of tossing and turning and wake up refreshed with a better sleep routine! Getting the proper amount of rest every night is crucial to living a healthy life and can even help prevent mental health issues like depression and anxiety. A sweet slumber starts with the proper routine. Here’s the dreamy plan to wake up feeling your best. BEDTIME BOUNDARIES Consistency and bedtime boundaries can help your body and mind get into a regular rhythm to reach REM sleep. Try to go to bed around the same time every night to train yourself to get sleepy regularly. It doesn’t matter what time you choose as long as you stick as close to your sleep schedule as possible. You should also select a time before bed when you consistently turn off your phone, computer, and other devices. The blue light from electronics makes your mind think it’s daytime and can distract you from dreaming. RELAX, REWIND, REST You can use many tools to help relax and unwind from the day and prevent intrusive thoughts and tension from keeping you up at night. Listening to gentle music before entering the bedroom can put you in a sleepy state of mind. Journaling or writing a to-do list before it’s time to nod off can remove lingering stresses or racing PILLOW TALK PREP FOR YOUR BEST REST YET
thoughts. Try meditation or yoga to ease your muscles, focus your mind, and eliminate anxious feelings.
DINE RIGHT, SLEEP TIGHT Though a late-night snack or a delayed dinner might seem harmless, it can make drifting off difficult. Your digestive system takes time and energy to break down food, which can keep you awake if you eat too late. Eat light, healthy suppers so your stomach can take a snooze with you, and avoid eating anything several hours before you plan to hit the hay.
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Proteins can be found in eggs, fish, chicken, pork, and (to a lesser extent) milk. Your body uses these proteins to rebuild things, such as your muscles and bones. Carbohydrates — which are breads, pastas, desserts, and sugars — are used as energy and can help some people improve their concentration. Generally, people lack protein and consume excessive carbohydrates, which is far from ideal. Following your daily eating habits, appearance, and energy levels is one of the best ways to determine whether you’re on the right path. If you’re overweight or losing muscle tone, consider how much bread, sauces, fruits, fats, and proteins you eat. If you’re not feeling your best, try to eat more good, clean, quality foods to supply your body with the best micronutrients. A simple rule to follow is
that micronutrients influence how we feel , and macronutrients influence how we look .
From there, I can work with them to add nutrients as needed based on symptoms and blood testing. I’ll share my findings when I’m satisfied with what I’ve learned. In the meantime, I advise you to follow the basic tips featured in this article and contact me if you have any questions or thoughts on the best diet for you to follow. You need to eat, and you need to eat well. What’s on our plates matters. The sooner you consider the foods you consume, the better you’ll look and feel. –Dr. Tom Sladic To order supplements or blood work, call 248-912-2962
Above all, the best news is that human bodies are designed to adapt, remain resilient, and survive . We all know people who eat the worst diets imaginable but are still in great shape, right? Your diet doesn’t necessarily need to be perfect all the time to make it effective, but being conscious of your micronutrient and macronutrient intake is never a bad idea. All that said, there’s a specific reason why I chose this subject for this month’s newsletter. I’m currently researching the market for the most effective multivitamin that provides a little bit of everything I’ve just mentioned to give my patients a stronger baseline foundation for health.
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