Sleep is a neglected determinant of health, and many in our society suffer from too little of it. Commonly used sleeping medications pose significant health risks including abuse, dependency, and withdrawal. Natural health products with a high safety profile may help close this gap.

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Move over, adrenaline&#x2d;fueled vacations. More travelers are choosing sleep tourism for their getaways, combining time off with rest and relaxation.

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Life is about balance. We provide you with strategies for a lifelong commitment to strength and well-being in all areas of your life. 

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Pain has been called the body’s alert system; it comes to our aid when we hurt ourselves and need to apply care. But in the case of a chronic disease such as osteoarthritis, pain can disrupt sleep, which, in turn, affects mental and physical health. There are ways to manage symptoms to improve quality of life—and sleep.

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Wake up feeling exhausted? Incorporate these tips into your nighttime routine to enjoy longer and deeper sleeps.

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If you could ask the trillions of bacteria that reside in your gut about one life necessity that ensures their long&#x2d;lasting well&#x2d;being (and implicitly yours), they’d sum it up with two words: quality sleep.

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One night of rotten sleep can give you a head full of pudding. But when sleep loss becomes chronic, it can affect mood, weight, hormones, and immunity. Learn lifestyle strategies to improve sleep tonight and invest in better health tomorrow.

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Can the waves of sound therapy help “rock” you to better sleep? Research and centuries of experience tell us the answer is a resounding yes. Here, discover the science of sound therapy and learn how you can get started.

Sound therapy for sleep management

If you’re hungry, eat; if you’re tired, sleep; if you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands. It seems simple, doesn’t it? And, yet, getting children to sleep through the night is many parents’ greatest challenge—but it’s critical that you do.

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Valerian root has been used to relieve stress and insomnia for centuries. It offers many calming benefits with very few side effects.

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The best tips to help you sleep and create a proper routine during a quarantine.

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Tears, tantrums, throwing toys … bedtime can turn even the most peaceful home into a battleground. Use these essential tips for getting kids to sleep.

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5 Ways to End Bedtime Battles

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Who doesn't want to get better sleep during the holidays? Some surprising tricks can help you fall asleep faster and wake up refreshed.

How to (Really, Finally) Get Better Sleep During the Holidays | alive

Getting Your Zzz's This Holiday Season

If it feels like you keep catching a cold all winter, don’t despair. Science provides a simple yet surprising trick to help you stop getting sick.

Keep Catching a Cold? This Could Be the Reason Why | alive

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Trouble putting kids to bed? Try these natural solutions if your family has a bad case of the bedtime blues.

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Want to increase your energy, concentration, and creativity while lowering stress? Look no further than these napping tips.

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Unlike sleeping pills, these natural sleep aids won’t knock you out. But they might be just the thing to calm your busy mind before bedtime.

3 Natural Sleep Aids to Calm Your Overactive Mind

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Fight fatigue with natural strategies. Inadequate protein and fluids, and a lack of sleep could be at the root of your tiredness.

Fight Fatigue Naturally

These quick and easy health hacks will help you stay in top form even during the overindulgent holiday season.

25 Holiday Health Hacks

Sleep deprivation has many consequences. It can affect our health, performance, productivity, and even our safety.

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