Healthy Sleep Habits | Get Real Wellness Program

This post is to support members of Anne Arundel Community College's Get Real Wellness Program & Accountability Group. Below you'll find links and resources related to our second in-person meeting, dedicated to healthy sleep habits.

Module Description: Sleep is the foundation of wellness. Learn new tips for establishing a healthy sleep routine, so you can support your body in feeling well-rested and ready for the day ahead.

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Resources & Links | June 26, 2019

Sleep Cycles & General Sleep Tips:

• https://www.healthline.com/health/how-much-deep-sleep-do-you-need

• http://healthysleep.med.harvard.edu/healthy/getting/overcoming/tips

• https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/17-tips-to-sleep-better

Blue Blocker Glasses, Apps, & More:

• The blue blockers I currently use: https://amzn.to/2XeIRt6

• Night Shift for Mac: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207513

• Night Shift for iPhone: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207570

• f.lux for Mac or PC: https://justgetflux.com/

• https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/block-blue-light-to-sleep-better

• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6211454/

Alcohol & Sleep:

• https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/how-alcohol-affects-quality-and-quantity-sleep

Exercise & Sleep:

• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2992829/

Menopause & Sleep:

• https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/sleep-problems-and-menopause-what-can-i-do

• https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/how-sleep-better-during-menopause

• https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/menopause-and-sleep

• https://www.healthline.com/health-news/menopause-can-disrupt-sleep

Supplements & Natural Remedies:

• https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/melatonin-and-sleep (Melatonin)

• https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/what-does-magnesium-do (Magnesium)

• Natural Calm (Magnesium supplement I use): https://amzn.to/2IOoie0

• https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/sleep-aids

• Smarty Pants Gummy Vitamins (active form of folate; have taken and enjoy!): https://amzn.to/2YdwBFD

• Nutrience by Calton Nutrition (AM and PM packets to avoid nutrients counteracting each other): https://go.caltonnutrition.com/spnutreince-v1

• Note: Regarding supplements, it's always best to check with your doctor first before beginning any new supplement to ensure there are no interactions with any other medications you may be taking.

Tracking Options:

• FitBit Alta HR (what I use; must have Heart Rate tracking): https://amzn.to/2Xyks0B

• Oura Ring (have not tried): https://ouraring.com/

Downloads

• Daily Tracker & Journal << Click to download the PDF.

Per our chat at the end of this month's meeting, some of you were interested in participating in a 21-Day Sugar Detox following our July 31st meeting, Build a Better Plate. Below is a link to that book if you'd like to purchase and do the Detox with other members of our group.

Participation is totally up to you, and not at all required - it just seemed like a great opportunity to take advantage of our accountability group, and do the program together!

• The 21-Day Sugar Detox Daily Guide by Diane Sanfilippo | Offers 21 days of meal plans, shopping lists, and directions for when to cook, and when to use leftovers.

• The 21-Day Sugar Detox (blog & website)

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