Amanda Fay

Did you know that if your sleep is poor you may not be experiencing life in the most optimal way possible? Yes, sleep does affect your quality of life and poor sleep can lead to a myriad of health issues like trouble loosing weight, obesity, fatigue, anxiety, brain fog, nutrient deficiencies, even cancer! Did you know that just one night of bad sleep can make you as insulin resistant as a type 2 diabetic? Your chances of sugar cravings and eating in a caloric surplus skyrocket after a night of sleep deprivation. When I mention optimal sleep I am speaking of falling asleep with no trouble and staying asleep throughout the night, and getting a good base of 7-9 hours of sleep per night.  When the sun goes down, our bodies naturally start to produce melatonin, a hormone that promotes relaxation and regulates the bodies sleep and wake cycle. Did you know that our bodies are made to replicate the suns pattern, waking as it rises, and going to sleep as it sets? This is called our...

Out of nowhere, my eyelid started twitching. I immediately linked that to my current trouble falling asleep and voila! Magnesium deficiency! It is amazing when you can get to a point where you know your body in and out. So with my new detective work, I decided to hash out a new bedtime recipe, Magnesium Gummies! I love making gummies. With a sweet tooth and all, its nice to have a treat after a meal that also serves as taking your vitamins! Score! These gummies have all the goodness in them - magnesium and chamomile for sleep, dandelion root for detoxification, and collagen for gut health and beautiful hair, skin, and nails! I would suggest only taking these before bedtime or a nap since the magnesium and chamomile together are a perfect recipe for beautiful sleep! Magnesium has been found to help decrease cortisol, the "stress" hormone,  that can keep you alert and wired at night. It also is well known for its ability for relieve insomnia and help muscles relax. Dande...