By Lisa Olivo, Associate Editor10.01.18
Sleep and mood are inextricably linked. The pressures of modern life can lead to stress, often making the quest for quality sleep a challenge. Likewise, lack of sleep can complicate and compromise health, leading to mood disturbances and unwanted anxiety.
“While challenges with mood, stress, anxiety, and sleep are not new ones, the amount of people suffering from these conditions continues to increase,” commented Elena Lécué, executive vice president of sales and marketing at Brevard, NC-based Gaia Herbs. She pointed to isolation due to long work days and commutes, over-attachment to technology and social media, and a disconnect from nature as having detrimental impacts on mental wellness and sleep. Even current events are contributing to stress, she said, citing a recent Pew Research Center poll that found nearly seven in 10 Americans feel overwhelmed by the amount of news they need to keep up with.
“This combination of more people feeling overwhelmed a
“While challenges with mood, stress, anxiety, and sleep are not new ones, the amount of people suffering from these conditions continues to increase,” commented Elena Lécué, executive vice president of sales and marketing at Brevard, NC-based Gaia Herbs. She pointed to isolation due to long work days and commutes, over-attachment to technology and social media, and a disconnect from nature as having detrimental impacts on mental wellness and sleep. Even current events are contributing to stress, she said, citing a recent Pew Research Center poll that found nearly seven in 10 Americans feel overwhelmed by the amount of news they need to keep up with.
“This combination of more people feeling overwhelmed a
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