Sleep and stress go hand in hand—stress can cause lack of sleep and poor sleep can elevate stress even more. In order to help relieve stress and get the best rest possible, it’s important to take an integrative approach to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, which includes creating a sleep sanctuary (with a comfy bed, of course), eating a healthy diet, taking vitamins and other dietary supplements, and exercising regularly. All of these factors play an important role in helping you get your ZZZs.

Here’s to rejuvenating sleep—and many sweet dreams!

News:

• Press Release: Stress Keeps Americans Tossing and Turning
  
  
• In the Know Video Clip: Lissa Coffey, lifestyle expert, gives her advice for getting a good night’s sleep

Resources:

• Stop Stressing, Start Sleeping: Tips for getting a better night’s sleep
  
  
• Sleep Stressing You Out? Supplement Your Life Podcast by Dr. Douglas MacKay, N.D., CRN
  
  
• The Better Sleep Guide—Learn when you need a new mattress, what mattress is right for you and tips for mattress shopping