Benefits of Using a Sleep Journal

September 2, 2021 by Liz Carter

Benefits of Using a Sleep Journal

Whether it’s not getting enough sleep, getting poor-quality sleep, or issues falling asleep, we’re undeniably a sleep-challenged nation.

While you might have heard the classic tips for promoting better sleep habits, like avoiding eating late at night, turning off your screens, and developing a nighttime routine, you’re probably not familiar with a tool commonly used by sleep science coaches and experts: a sleep journal. Just as it sounds, a sleep journal is a sleep log of your sleep-related behaviors and patterns. [Read more…]

Why What You Eat and Drink Affects Your Sleep Quality

July 21, 2021 by Liz Carter

Why What You Eat and Drink Affects Your Sleep Quality

When you eat and drink can affect your sleep, and how you sleep can impact how much and what you eat and drink. Meeting health-related goals like weight loss warrants attention to this interconnected relationship. Come explore the physiology so you can guide your clients thoroughly.

The body has many separate parts but ultimately (and ideally) works as a fluid system. Paying attention to the various components of human physiology helps all the parts work together fluidly; leading to more complete wellness.

How Sleep Affects Appetite

Sleep scientists have examined how a low night of sleep affects food choices by presenting study participants with a buffet of food the day after a full night’s sleep and after a low night of sleep. Food choices and caloric intake are recorded to determine the effect of sleep on appetite.

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Home-based and Online Sleep Science Coaching Business

June 19, 2020 by Liz Carter

Home-based and Online Sleep Science Coaching Business

In this lesson, you will learn 5 different ways to earn income as a Certified Sleep Science Coach.

Let’s start with the obvious.

We all sleep. We all enjoy quality sleep. Most people want more sleep. Many people don’t get quality sleep. Sleep is the most important part of your day for numerous reasons we will discuss below.

YES! Teaching Sleep Science is BIG BUSINESS. And, nearly all people need your help.

Here are some sleep facts to consider before we teach you how to successfully start and operate your sleep science coaching business: [Read more…]

How Sleep Affects Appetite | Sleep Science

March 26, 2019 by Liz Carter

How Sleep Affects Appetite

Having an adequate, high-quality, restful sleep is an important part of adhering to healthy eating plans. Metabolic problems associated with overeating include high body mass index (BMI) and long-term health risks like obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and some types of cancer. The National Sleep Foundation recommends that adults aged 18-64 years should have sleep duration of 7-9 hours every day (Hirshkowitz, Whiton & Albert et al., 2015).

Sleep-related problems can affect how our bodies regulate food intake and can increase hunger and our appetite to eat more food.

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Why is Sleep So Important for Your Health?

February 27, 2019 by Liz Carter

Did you know that sleep deprivation can also have profound consequences on your physical health? Poor sleep puts you at risk of serious medical conditions, including obesity, heart disease, diabetes and it shortens your life expectancy.

How much sleep do we need?

What matters is that you find out how much sleep you need and then try to achieve it. If you wake up tired and spend the day longing for a chance to have a nap, it’s likely that you’re not getting enough sleep.

A variety of factors can cause poor sleep, including health conditions such as sleep apnoea. But in most cases, it’s due to bad sleeping habits.

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The Science of Sleep for Coaches and Trainers

November 16, 2018 by Liz Carter

The Science of Sleep for Coaches and Trainers

You and your clients enjoy a good night’s sleep.

More exercise requires more (and better) sleep for optimal recovery.

And, when you want your brain to function at a higher level, you also need consistent deep and restorative sleep.

You know this to be true. But, do you know exactly who to get scientific sleep to optimize your life (and the live’s of your clients?

Here are a few specific strategies for optimal sleep you may not know, or have considered:

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