Sleep

May 31, 2020

How to Support Your Mental Health In Quarantine

Written by Dr. Sandra Miranda, ND The most common complaints I am hearing in my practice and in my community these days are focused on mental […]
January 22, 2020

Blue light…is it affecting you?

Written by Dr Sandra Miranda, ND I was preparing a talk on Natural solutions for insomnia and I came across a lot of research on the […]
May 22, 2018

The Best Pillow For A Good Night Sleep

Over my 20 plus years as a chiropractor, I have been asked many times about what type of pillow is best… that is a tough question […]
November 20, 2015

Four Reasons Why You Are Anxious And Can’t Sleep At Night

Last year an important cohort study published in the UK in the BMJ was released. It stated that people taking anti-anxiety drugs and sleeping pills significantly increase their chance of dying. The participants were followed over a period of 7 years and they ranged from 16 years old and older. So what does this mean to the millions of people who suffer from anxiety and insomnia who take these medications?
November 12, 2015

Top Ten Tips for a Comfortable Sleep

At Miranda Naturopathic Clinic, we are often told by our patients that symptoms may be worse in the morning, or that finding a comfortable position in which to sleep due to complaint X is challenging or difficult. Many conditions can potentially be aggravated by improper positioning during sleep; for example, neck pain and headaches, shoulder pain, or lower back/pelvic pain. Yet, a good night’s sleep is essential in order to allow healing and recovery to occur!
October 27, 2015

Sleep Routine and Back to School

After the long days of summer, September has quickly arrived and kids are now due to return to the classroom. For many families, this means creating a new routine which means re-establishing an appropriate bedtime. Many children can have difficulty concentrating in the classroom and can struggle academically if they do not get enough sleep.