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Stop doing these things if you want better sleep!

  • Writer: Dr. Sarah Solinger
    Dr. Sarah Solinger
  • Sep 19, 2023
  • 1 min read


Who doesn’t want better sleep? It’s the key to more energy, weight loss, mental clarity, and just feeling GOOD.


Check your habits first. Do you do any of these 5 things that could be secretly ruining your sleep?


❌ Alcohol. Even though alcohol initially calms the nervous system, it disrupts the normal phases of the sleep cycle as it wears off during the night.


❌ Sugar. Eating sweets and refined carbohydrates causes blood sugar fluctuations that disrupt sleep.


❌ Late-day caffeine. It can take up to 10 hours for caffeine to completely clear from your system, so pay attention to when you drink that last sip of coffee.


❌Sitting around. Movement and exercise are key to healthy hormones, a regulated internal clock, and quality sleep.


❌ Nighttime Screens. The blue light that emits from your phone, tablet, or TV interferes with your natural production of melatonin, the hormone needed for sleep.


Before you grab a pill (even something natural), take a look at these habits and see if you notice better sleep when you stop them.


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Dr. Sarah Solinger holds a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and extensive advanced training in functional wellness, clinical nutrition, and systems physiology. Root Health L.L.C. was intentionally structured to provide education-based wellness services nationwide, allowing individuals in all 50 states to access The Solinger Method regardless of state-specific licensing regulations.

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