How many hours do you usually sleep? I'm a 6 to 7 hours of sleep kinda girl.
I remember, growing up, I could never sleep more than 9 hours, 10 very rarely. And then when I became a mom something switched inside my brain. The thought of having an amazingly cute and tiny human being that depends on you for its sustenance made me remain so much more alert during the night.
I still have that muscle even though my youngest is 12 and he definitely doesn't need me during the night! But still... The alertness is there. One of the many mom muscles that we didn't know we had, I suppose.
What are the Recommended Hours of Sleep?
Younger Kids 9-11
Teenagers 8-10
Adults 7-9
What is the Circadian Cycle of Wakefulness and Sleep?
It's your body's internal rhythm that helps determine when you fall asleep and when you wake up. This internal clock controls biological patterns, blood pressure, the release of hormones, and even body temperature.
In today's video I talk a bit more about this and three other components of sleep that have a lot to do with the science of sleep, along with a few natural remedies I tend to gravitate to.
I'm curious to know, what are your tricks for a good night sleep?
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