Sleeping Beauty

Staring up at the ceiling at 2 in the morning, looking at your Facebook instead of the back of your eyelids? We have all been there. It's a terrible feeling counting down how many hours you have left before the alarm goes off. What have you tried to avoid this terrible fate? Well, there are a number of things that you can do to get a great night's sleep every night.

Avoid Caffeine-We have all heard this right? I used to drink buckets of coffee. I could even drink coffee late in the evening and still knock out at night. I, however would be up at 4 in the morning. Not fun. So I don't drink  coffee late in the evening and it made a huge difference. 

Caffeine is a tough thing to shake so take it slow, don't go cold turkey. Wean yourself slowly. Cold turkey can cause more trouble than good. 

Take a Walk-One of the best thing for a great night's sleep is a walk after dinner. Leisurely or brisk, it doesn't matter. Just get yourself out in that fresh air end enjoy. You'll sleep like a baby.

Remove Electronics-Electronics in the bedroom is one of the worst things you can do. Leave your mobile phone, tablet and laptop else where. Also try to avoid electronics for an hour before you go to bed. Find a way to let your mind relax before going to bed.

I hope this helps you to get the best night's rest. 

If you need a little help with sleep, here is an all natural, safe way to get a little help and sleep like a baby.

Respiratory Illness

We have all seen this respiratory illness all over the news. Kids with oxygen masks unable to breathe and fearing for their lives. Worried parents at their bedsides. Children back at school I'm sure is fanning the fire.

There is always something, really. We all remember H1N1 a few years back and the panic that everyone was in. These things are always more of a concern for young children, elderly and those with a weakened immune system. I personally have been that person with a weakened immune system and it's no picnic. I have worked hard to make sure that my immune system is always strong and it has changed my life. We all get sick and there isn't much we can do about that, but honestly I may get a cold once a year and that's about it. I make sure that my daughter also does everything she can to keep her immune system strong. With kids it isn't always easy but there are many ways you can achieve that goal.

The biggest factor is what you eat. Avoiding certain foods can really help. One of the most common culprits this time of year is sugar. It's everywhere.It's time to stock up on Halloween candy and of course there is a lot of baking going on. Now I'm not saying you can't have any fun but non stop sugar is definitely going to drag your immune system down.

Another factor is how you choose to boost your immune system. I use only the purest products to do so. I use a couple of different immune boosters that you can find here. I take a number of products on a daily basis and add in some extra stuff if I know I've been exposed, I'm really tired or I know I am definitely getting sick.

Being proactive and taking care of yourself and your family before you need it is always the best way to go.

Here's to your health.