Let’s Talk About REM Cycles!

We created a blog about how many hours of sleep we should get, but what about REM Cycles! We have all heard of the “rules” regarding how many hours of sleep we should get. But what if they key is planning your sleep around REM cycles?

A full REM Cycle takes 90 minutes. Instead of sleeping the suggested 8 hours that we so often hear, why not sleep 7.5 to 9 hours so your sleep is not disturbed? REM Sleep occurs in three cycles. The first cycle is when your eyes are closed, however, it is easy to wake you up. The second cycle is light sleep, where your body is preparing itself for the third cycle of sleep. The third and last cycle, is the deepest cycle; where your body is in the heaviest state of sleep. This stage is important because  your body is healing and repairing itself.

Most people don’t understand the importance of REM sleep. Rather than planning to sleep a certain number of hours, Dr. Sergey Kochelayev suggest you plan the hours off how many cycles you will be able to reach. A good number is 7.5 hours and 9 hours.

For more information or if you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact us or visit our clinic at the Mill Creek location in Washington State.

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How Much Sleep Do You Actually Need?

How much sleep do you actually need? You may have heard various different answers. Many say 6-8 hours. Others say 9 hours, and there are people who also believe in getting more than 10 hours a night. What if the answer is not necessarily what you think it is?

In this video, Dr. Sergey Kochelayev talks about how sleep effects people differently and what you need to focus on when determining how many hours you need. Athletes, for an example, can operate of 5-6 hours a night. This differs for people who work a 9-5 job, have terrible diets, and are sitting in traffic for most of the day. These people need to get more sleep because their bodies need the recovery.

Another thing to consider is the how your sleep adds up. When you are lacking a consistent schedule, your body is always in a deficit as the week progresses. Many people think they can counteract this by getting taking one day to sleep extra; this however often leads people back to the same cycle of being in a deficit because they think they are caught up! Dr. Sergey advises on choosing schedule and sticking to it!

For more information or if you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact us or visit our clinic at the Mill Creek location in Washington State.

Live without health problems – Because you’re worth it!

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3 Foods You Should Avoid for a Healthier Life!

We have heard of the white death; the 3 white foods that we should all stay away from. SALT, SUGAR, and WHITE FLOUR. In this video, Dr. Sergey talks about the 21st century White Deaths.

What Are They?

The 3 foods you need to avoid are gluten, dairy, and soy. These foods give people a lot of grief and discomfort and health experts recommend avoiding these foods all together. First, let’s start with gluten! As time progresses, we notice an increase of gluten and yeast sensitivity and as a result gluten is a food that can be avoided by all. Next on the list is dairy because it can be argued that it is unnatural for human consumption. As Dr. Sergey states in the video, “milk from a cow is supposed to turn a calf into a 400-500 pound cow”. Similarly to dairy, the next food we have soy. Soy is problematic because of the way it is processed and how we consume it.  Soy also has a lot of isoflavones and estrogen in it and it has been proven to be unhealthy in large quantities.

In conclusion, if you want to live a healthier life, avoid these 3 foods known as the White Death and find alternatives!

For more information or if you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact us or visit our clinic at the Mill Creek location in Washington State.

Live without health problems – Because you’re worth it!

Amazing Life Chiropractic

1(425)-737-5343

800 164th St SE Ste O Mill Creek, WA 98012

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