Julien Wellness

If your first thoughts of the day are what you’re thankful for you are setting yourself up for the best possible experience.

This is a really powerful way to think.
IT REMOVES EXCUSES and negativity as you intentionally become a better person.
I've seen a few different versions of this statement but the message is the same. Focusing inward is a MUCH LIGHTER and more rewarding journey.

When you lose sleep on a regular basis you're experiencing insomnia.

IF YOU HAVE INSOMNIA IT'S TIME TO START ASKING QUESTIONS and figure out how you can get a full night of sleep.

Aside from just feeling frustrated and tired, insomnia can lead to a whole host of health issues or make your current health issues worse.

There are 3 BASIC TYPES of insomnia: trouble falling asleep, trouble staying asleep, waking too early, or any combination of the three.

THERE IS A LOT YOU CAN DO to stop the vicious cycle. Here are a few things you can do to stop it. It takes a little self-discipline but it's worth it.

JUST CHOOSE 3-4 OF THESE ACTIONS that apply best to your situation:
Go to sleep at 10 at the latest (lights out and eyes closed.
Expose your eyes to UV light outside as soon as possible after you wake up.
Stop eating at 7pm. Yes, that includes dessert!
Get at least 20 minutes of exercise daily.
Meditate for 10+ minutes before going to bed.
Keep coffee and tea down to one cup per day. None in the afternoon.
If you consume alcohol of any type be done with it by 7pm.
25-50 deep breaths before you go to sleep.
Stop looking at any screens one hour before bed.

There are many more tactics to get better sleep but choosing the right one for you depends a lot on what's causing it.

WHEN INSOMNIA IS STUBBORN and it isn't responding to basic life changes HORMONAL IMBALANCE is usually the underlying issue.

Yes, you too dudes. You're hormones get out of balance too.

If you are in that situation or just need some help IM me and I'll share more info.
Sleep Well!

https://time.com/6171247/acupuncture-health-benefits-research/
In case you haven’t seen this. A quick and compelling read. This type of coverage has become pretty common in the past 15 years. Not a surprise to those of us who have experienced great results from acupuncture.

Why Acupuncture Is Going Mainstream in Medicine Here's what research says about the complementary therapy

I think this is straight truth. We are masters of excuses. Whether it’s getting to bed on time or starting a new business. It takes a lot of courage and energy to question our excuses but the payoff is worth it. At the least you grow as a person. At the most you achieve your highest goal.

Many of my patients are changing their habits to improve some aspect of their health. Just a little encouragement here. Even if you fall off track for a week, a month, even years, you can learn from it. Then jump right back in to being who you want to be.