Sleep Archives - Blog - Persona Nutrition https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/category/sleep/ Thu, 22 Jun 2023 18:17:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Sleep Archives - Blog - Persona Nutrition https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/category/sleep/ 32 32 What to drink—and not to drink—for better sleep https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/sleep-vs-drinks-what-to-drink-and-when-to-drink-it/ https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/sleep-vs-drinks-what-to-drink-and-when-to-drink-it/#respond Thu, 22 Jun 2023 15:59:42 +0000 https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/?p=18667 In a perfect world, sleep would be as easy as flipping off the lights, jumping into bed and closing your eyes. Sadly, that’s not the case for most of us. We need a little help to unwind and drift off to snoozeville.   While many factors influence your slumber the liquids you sip at night can […]

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]]> https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/sleep-vs-drinks-what-to-drink-and-when-to-drink-it/feed/ 0 Sleep 101: The A to Zzzz of great sleep https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/sleep-101-the-a-to-zzzz-of-great-sleep/ https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/sleep-101-the-a-to-zzzz-of-great-sleep/#respond Tue, 13 Jun 2023 15:09:47 +0000 https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/?p=18687 Whether it’s studying for midterms, working on a new project or exercising at the gym – we put our mind and bodies through a lot. And while sleep often takes the backseat to the demands of our busy schedules, the importance of getting enough can’t be overstated.   So, let’s explore what happens during those unconscious […]

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]]> https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/sleep-101-the-a-to-zzzz-of-great-sleep/feed/ 0 How does light affect your sleep? https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/how-does-light-affect-sleep/ https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/how-does-light-affect-sleep/#respond Mon, 12 Jun 2023 16:29:43 +0000 https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/?p=18679 Anyone who has struggled to ignore a pesky streetlight peeking through the curtains – or that battery light across the room that won’t stop flashing – knows that light can affect sleep. But those effects run deeper than many of us realize.   Light plays a key role in your body’s internal clock, not just at […]

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]]> https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/how-does-light-affect-sleep/feed/ 0 5 tips to balance cortisol for better sleep  https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/tips-to-balance-cortisol-for-better-sleep/ https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/tips-to-balance-cortisol-for-better-sleep/#respond Wed, 17 May 2023 18:38:17 +0000 https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/?p=17921 We’ve all been there: It’s 10 pm, you’re in bed but you can’t stop thinking about all the work that’s waiting for you in the morning. Your mind is racing; you’re tossing and turning as the hours go by.   Stress is one of the most common reasons for sleepless nights—and it’s mostly because of cortisol, […]

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]]> https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/tips-to-balance-cortisol-for-better-sleep/feed/ 0 5 ways to optimize your bedroom for sleep    https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/how-to-optimize-your-bedroom-for-sleep/ https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/how-to-optimize-your-bedroom-for-sleep/#respond Tue, 16 May 2023 16:35:00 +0000 https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/?p=18663 We’ve all been there: The bright light that peeks through the gap in your curtains and keeps you from falling asleep. Or the hot summer night that makes it impossible to get comfortable, no matter how much you toss and turn.   When it comes to sleep, we talk a lot about when— when to go […]

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]]> https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/how-to-optimize-your-bedroom-for-sleep/feed/ 0 The 6 worst foods for sleep  https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/foods-that-negatively-affect-sleep/ https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/foods-that-negatively-affect-sleep/#respond Fri, 12 May 2023 16:13:00 +0000 https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/?p=17925 Let’s face it, getting through your 9-to-5 is hard enough without having to deal with the effects of a bad night’s sleep. Every system in your body benefits from those regenerative hours, so when you miss out, it doesn’t just make your day harder, it can have a real impact on your health.   The foods […]

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]]> https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/foods-that-negatively-affect-sleep/feed/ 0 4 tips for a night routine to help you unwind  https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/4-tips-for-a-night-routine-to-help-you-unwind/ https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/4-tips-for-a-night-routine-to-help-you-unwind/#respond Thu, 29 Dec 2022 11:17:00 +0000 https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/?p=16945 Have you ever spent over an hour trying to fall asleep? Counting down the time with every passing minute until that dreadful alarm wakes you? Maybe you counted sheep forward then backward, but nothing helped. If quality shuteye is a constant struggle, creating an unwinding routine at night might help. A consistent night routine is one […]

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]]> https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/4-tips-for-a-night-routine-to-help-you-unwind/feed/ 0 Benefits of the Sleep Formula according to a dietitian  https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/benefits-of-the-sleep-formula/ https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/benefits-of-the-sleep-formula/#respond Fri, 09 Dec 2022 20:51:42 +0000 https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/?p=16731 One sheep, two sheep, three sheep, four sheep…. yep, still can’t fall asleep. Let’s be real – does that ever work for anyone? If you sometimes struggle to fall asleep, Persona’s 4 supplement Sleep Formula is dietitian-approved and can help you say bye-bye to the baa-baas. Read on to learn about all its benefits.  Ashwagandha  […]

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]]> https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/benefits-of-the-sleep-formula/feed/ 0 How does sleep affect your immune system?  https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/how-does-sleep-affect-your-immune-system/ https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/how-does-sleep-affect-your-immune-system/#respond Fri, 07 Oct 2022 20:20:00 +0000 https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/?p=16063 A tickle in the back of your throat, heavy eyelids, bundling up one minute and ripping off layers the next, the urge to curl up on the couch; the early signs of a cold or other virus are familiar to many of us at the start of fall and winter.  If you’re lucky, you might […]

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]]> https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/how-does-sleep-affect-your-immune-system/feed/ 0 Is a lack of sleep causing your food cravings? https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/is-a-lack-of-sleep-causing-your-food-cravings/ https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/is-a-lack-of-sleep-causing-your-food-cravings/#respond Wed, 22 Jun 2022 15:55:49 +0000 https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/?p=15253 Have you ever noticed that after a night of tossing and turning, you’re reaching for the cookies and chips the next day? For many of us, poor sleep leaves us craving food – especially sugar and fat. Why does this happen, and what can you do about it? Let’s look at the connection between sleep […]

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