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Showing posts with label sleep. Show all posts
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Tuesday, July 9, 2013

The NEW Bedtime Belly Buster plus Sleep Info

Here is the NEW BEDTIME BELLY BUSTER complements of Larry Fuchs, Jr. and Dr.Suk Cho.
So why the NEW Bedtime Belly Buster?During a recent phone conversation, Susan Sly and Dr. Suk Cho started discussing the Bedtime Belly Buster (BBB). They both had concerns about the amount of daily calcium, when calcium was included in the BBB. With 2 IsaLean shakes daily, along with the Ageless Essentials a.m. and p.m. you are getting all the bio available calcium you need for the day. Newer studies shown that at a certain level of calcium, it becomes to high and you can get more calcification in the joints and can lead to greater challenges.

The main reason for having the IsaCalcium in the BBB, was it put you in a deeper sleep, faster. This is know as the REM (rapid eye movement) cycle. Now we have the Isagenix Sleep Spray which can safely accomplish the same objective. You can read more on the REM cycle below.

For the New Bedtime Belly Buster, you will need:
1 scoop Isa Pro (NOT IsaLean Pro!)
1 scoop or 1 packet of IsaFruits
4 ounces purified water
2 ice cubes (optional)
Shake or Blend

1 to 4 sprays of the Isagenix Sleep Spray
2 to 3 IsaOmegas

When do I take BBB?Shut down you computer and shut off the T.V. Take your BBB and Sleep spray, and then brush your teeth. Go to bed and relax, write down your gratitude's for the day, read some kind of self developement. The best time for you to produce growth hormones is getting quality sleep between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m.

Step 1:

 
BBB with Ice: Place 4 ounces of water along with 2 ice cubes in your IsaBlender vessel. Screw on the blade and blend until the ice is dissolved. Then add 1 scoop Isa Pro and 1 scoop IsaFruits and blend again for 5 seconds. Since the IsaFruits blend together better than the former IsaCalcium, a quick 5 second blend will cut down to foam.
 
Without Ice: Place 4 ounces of water in your IsaBlender vessel, add 1 scoop Isa Pro and 1 scoop IsaFruits and blend for 5 seconds and drink. Because the IsaFruits blend easier than the calcium,Take you can also mix this in your Isagenix Shaker Cup.
 

Step 2:Use 1 to 4 sprays of the Isagenix Sleep Spray , your normal amount. If you have not used the sleep spray in the past, start with 1 spray and work from there.

Take up to 3 IsaOmegas. Caution! If you are on blood thinners or at any risk of having thin blood or have a family history of strokes, you want to skip the IsaOmegas.
 
Isa Pro builds muscle, Muscle burn 300% more calories than fat.
 
IsaFruits has many ingredients to help torch body fat. Contains Prebiotics and probiotics
 
Isagenix Sleep Spray help get you into the REM cycle faster.
 
IsaOmegas helps burns fat and help your body get shredded.

There are two main types of sleep:
  1. Non-Rapid Eye Movement (NREM) Sleep (also known as quiet sleep
  2. Rapid Eye Movement (REM) Sleep (also known asactive sleep or paradoxical sleep

The Beginnings of Sleep

During the earliest phases of sleep, you are still relatively awake and alert. The brain produces what are known as beta waves, which are small and fast. As the brain begins to relax and slow down, slower waves known as alpha waves are produced. During this time when you are not quite asleep, you may experience strange and extremely vivid sensations known as hypnagogic hallucinations. Common examples of this phenomenon include feeling like you are falling or hearing someone call your name.

Another very common event during this period is known as a myoclonic jerk. If you've ever startled suddenly for seemingly no reason at all, then you have experienced this odd phenomenon. While it may seem unusual, these myoclonic jerks are actually quite common.


Stage 1

Stage 1 is the beginning of the sleep cycle, and is a relatively light stage of sleep. Stage 1 can be considered a transition period between wakefulness and sleep. In Stage 1, the brain produces high amplitude theta waves, which are very slow brain waves. This period of sleep lasts only a brief time (around 5-10 minutes). If you awaken someone during this stage, they might report that they weren't really asleep.


Stage 2

Stage 2 is the second stage of sleep and lasts for approximately 20 minutes. The brain begins to produce bursts of rapid, rhythmic brain wave activity known as sleep spindles. Body temperature starts to decrease and heart rate begins to slow.


Stage 3

Deep, slow brain waves known as delta waves begin to emerge during stage 3 sleep. Stage 3 is a transitional period between light sleep and a very deep sleep.


Stage 4

Stage 4 is sometimes referred to as delta sleepbecause of the slow brain waves known as delta waves that occur during this time. Stage 4 is a deep sleep that lasts for approximately 30 minutes. Bed-wetting and sleepwalking are most likely to occur at the end of stage 4 sleep.


Stage 5

Most dreaming occurs during the fifth stage of sleep, known as rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. REM sleep is characterized by eye movement, increased respiration rate and increased brain activity. REM sleep is also referred to as paradoxical sleep because while the brain and other body systems become more active, muscles become more relaxed. Dreaming occurs due because of increased brain activity, but voluntary muscles become paralyzed.


The Sequence of Sleep Stages


It is important to realize, however, that sleep does not progress through these stages in sequence. Sleep begins in stage 1 and progresses into stages 2, 3 and 4. After stage 4 sleep, stage 3 and then stage 2 sleep are repeated before entering REM sleep. Once REM sleep is over, the body usually returns to stage 2 sleep. Sleep cycles through these stages approximately four or five times throughout the night.

On average, we enter the REM stage approximately 90 minutes after falling asleep. The first cycle of REM sleep might last only a short amount of time, but each cycle becomes longer. REM sleep can last up to an hour as sleep progresses.

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Sunday, March 17, 2013

Sweet Dreams Herbal Dream Pillow

I used to have a lot of trouble falling and staying asleep.  I would only sleep 3-4 hours a night if I slept at all.  That has all changed (ask me about my super sleep potion and Triple-B!).  Now that I am sleeping I want to have sweet dreams.  A friend of mine gave me a recipe for a "sleepy-time dream pillow."  Here is the recipe for you.


Possible Base Ingredients:

  • Anise – Repels nightmares, but be sure to use sparingly.
  • Calendula – Used to induce restful sleep.
  • Catnip - Increases restful sleep. Especially good for babies and children.
  • Cedar – Repels bad dreams.
  • Chamomile – Used for relaxation and pleasant dreams.
  • Hops – Aids in restful sleep and healing.
  • Jasmine – The dried flowers are useful for romantic and erotic dreams, especially for women.
  • Lavender – These flowers have the ability to ease stress, soothe, and relax. A simple pillow made only with lavender can be simply perfect.
  • Lemon Balm – A known for it’s ability to reduce anxiety and insomnia. Also valuable for relieving headaches and stress.
  • Mugwort - Protection.
  • Mullein – Guards against nightmares.
  • Rose petals – Adds loving and peaceful thoughts to dreams.
  • Rosemary - Repels bad dreams, but use sparingly due to the strong scent.           

  • Be sure all the ingredients are completely dry before combining them, then store in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark place for 4 or 5 days. 

    Use 1 or 2 of the sedative varieties mentioned above as a base, then add rose petals, or leaves, mint, any of the lemon-scented herbs, linden blossoms, or any favorite spice for fragrance.

    Once you've decided on the blend, you're ready to make the bag itself.  It should be flat, even after it's filled, so it is comfortable to lie on, and not too large.  My friend used "spent" dryer sheets by putting two of the sheets together then sewing around three sides of the edge to make a pocket, added the herbs, spices, etc, then sew the pocket at the top and using pinking sheers to cut around the border to give a pretty edging to the pillow. This little bag slipped easily under my pillow case and released a soothing fragrance all night long.  Muslin is another inexpensive material used for making the bags.

    Another idea is to make a "bed post" pouch.  You can find draw string bags in a craft store.  All you have to do is fill the bag up with your favorite herbs and spices, draw the string and then hang on your bed post.  This is also a great "reusable" solution!

    If you have a special hankerchief (my aunt used to collect them) ... you can fill the center with herbs, etc, then pull the corners up together and tie the top with a pretty satin ribbon.

    Even babies can benefit.  A sleep pillow filled with dill (an herb seldom used for adults) will lull them to sleep when they're restless.  Put the bag under the crib sheet or outside the crib to eliminate the possibility of choking.

    Keep your herb pillow nearby for an hour or so before you go to bed, then either sleep on it, or keep it close to your head.  Enjoy the gentle fragrance as you drift off and sleep into the sweetest of dreams, just like Panda in her box of catnip.