Meet Your Body

Better Sleep - Why You Need It and How To Get It


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A good night's sleep is one of the most important things our body needs for health, immune system, energy, brain function, hormones and mood. Yet in our hustle culture and midlife bodies, sleep can feel extremely hard to come by.

In today's episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica discusses everything you need to know about getting better sleep. You'll first learn why sleep and rest is so important and should be prioritized for our health. You'll then hear the top six areas in which to focus in order to improve your sleep at night. You'll be given specific tips and tools in order to help you make a plan to improve your sleep at night!

From when to eat at night, to why exercise matters to much to a few extra tools to help calm your nervous system, this episode will give you everything you need to start finding some zzzz's at night.


Resources mentioned in this episode:

⚫︎ Vagus Nerve Massage video: https://youtu.be/oJh79kcR5Tg

⚫︎ Stretch Routine for Better Sleep: https://youtu.be/sdl7om-ybrs

⚫︎ Weighted blanket: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CR14YJ23/?tag=jessicavala03-20

⚫︎ PEMF mat by Bon Charge (use code JESSICAPILATES for 15% off): https://boncharge.com/products/infrared-pemf-mat

⚫︎ Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcast

⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

⚫︎ Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and membership:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

 ⚫︎ YouTube workouts:
 https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

⚫︎ Follow Jessica on Instagram:
 http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates

⚫︎ Jessica Valant women's health and fitness app:
Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r
Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.

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