February Newsletter
Sleep is crucial for various aspects of physical and mental well-being. We regularly recommend prioritizing sleep for several reasons, but the main one being related to the muskulosckeletal system that we as chiropractors are constantly supporting. During sleep, the body undergoes processes of repair and restoration; tissues are repaired, muscles are rebuilt, and growth hormones are released. Sleep is not only essential for physical health, restoration, and healing but also for cognitive/memory/mental health, hormone regulation, metabolic health, and immune system support.
Here are a few ideas to help you prioritize your sleep:
Consistent Sleep Schedule
Yes, establish a bed time. Having a routine will help regulate your body’s internal clock and improves your sleep quality.
Limit Screen Time Reduce your exposure to screensat least one hour before bed. Screens emite blue light that interfere with melatonin production, making it more difficult to fall asleep.
Regular Exercise Engage in regular physical activity, but try completing your intense workouts a few hours before bed. Exercise promotes better sleep, but sometimes has the opposite effect if done too close to bedtime.
Manage Stress Practice stress management techniques like meditation, deep breathing, or progressive muscle relaxation. This may also help you get yourself into a more relaxed state before you try to sleep.
Seek Natural Light Exposure Getting exposure to natural light, especially in the morning (within 10 mins of waking) helps regulate your body’s internal clock and natural become sleepy when it’s time.
Hydrate Mindfully
Be sure you’re hydrating properly during the day so that late night thirst doesn’t have you waking up to use the bathroom while you’re support to be sleeping.
Get Adjusted
Getting regularly scheduled chiropractic care can contribute to improved sleep through several mechanisms including pain reduction, stress reduction, and enhanced circulation!
Luisa is celebrating her 17th anniversary as a license massage therapist! Congratulations, Luisa,we are so excited and lucky to have you on our team!
February is also both of our lovely massage therapist’s birthdays!Wish them both a happy birthday next time you’rei n! Happy Birthday, Carrie and Luisa!
Sweet Intention is a local, family owned chocolate shop and gift boutique that features locally made gifts, bath products, jewelry, gourmet food, cookies and chocolates. They also have a kids corner with adorable clothes for baby’s and toddlers and well as T-shirts and hoodies in adult sizes. They offer custom engraving, glass etching and personalized gift baskets and boxes. Our in house candle line, Camas Flames, is popular and they give half price candle refills!
The Sweet Intention owners are grateful for their customers. They want each one to have a great experience in their store, where they feel welcome and cared for. They are so happy to be part of downtownCamas and the Camas community!
Hours:
Daily from 10:00am to 6:00pm.
Open until 8:00pm on First Fridays
Address:
218 NE 4th Ave, Camas, WA 98607
Phone: 360-226-5160
Text: 509-440-0677
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