Welcome to another edition of Common Ground Online. Here's what's in this week's edition:
- Truehope Conference Call this Thursday December 7th
- Are you Getting Enough Sleep? We've Compiled Some Tips to Help You Get a Full Night's Rest
TOPIC: When to use other supplements with EMPowerplus
In this month’s conference call you’ll learn about the different Truehope nutritional products available to you. Every nutritional product that Truehope carries was specifically selected to work in conjunction with, or in addition to EMPowerplus. In this conference call, you’ll learn from Truehope co-founders Tony Stephan and David Hardy about when and how to use additional Truehope products such as: Truehope EMPowerplus™ (powder formula), Truehope OLE™ (Olive Leaf Extract), Truehope Inositol™, Truehope BMD™ (Calcium supplement), Natural Factors® Phosphatidyl Choline, and Nature’s ThreeLac® Candida Defense. You’ll get answers from Tony and David on questions such as:
- If EMPowerplus is so complete, then why do I need to take additional products?
- What are the specific uses of each of these products and what are the benefits?
- How do these products work with EMPowerplus?
- How much do I take?
- How long do I need to take them?
- Other than the products that Truehope carries, are there any other nutritional products that are safe to take with EMPowerplus?
If you’ve taken some of our additional Truehope products in the past, or if it’s been recommended by our support staff that you try one, then don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Tony and David on the proper and safe use of these products. Sign up today to reserve your spot on the call.
We all know that getting a good night's sleep is an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. But can not getting enough really be detrimental to your health? We've researched the topic and found hundreds of articles on the subject. Following are some of the points we felt would be most important to EMPowerplus users.
 Problem Sleepiness Has Serious Consequences
Sleepiness due to chronic lack of adequate sleep is a big problem in the United States and affects many children as well as adults. Children and even adolescents need at least 9 hours of sleep each night to do their best. Most adults need approximately 8 hours of sleep each night.
When we get less sleep (even one hour less) than we need each night, we develop a "sleep debt." If the sleep debt becomes too great, it can lead to problem sleepiness – sleepiness that occurs when you should be awake and alert, that interferes with daily routine and activities, and reduces your ability to function. Even if you do not feel sleepy, the sleep debt can have a powerful negative effect on your daytime performance, thinking, and mood, and cause you to fall asleep at inappropriate and even dangerous times.
Problem sleepiness has serious consequences – it puts adolescents and adults at risk for drowsy driving or workplace accidents. In children, it increases the risk of accidents and injuries. In addition, lack of sleep can have a negative effect on children's performance in school, on the playground, in extracurricular activities, and in social relationships.
Inadequate sleep can cause decreases in:
- Performance
- Concentration
- Reaction Times
- Consolidation of Information Learning
Inadequate sleep can cause increases in:
- Memory Lapses
- Accidents and Injuries
- Behavior Problems
- Mood Problems
If you're having trouble sleeping, work on developing the following habits to get yourself back on track:
- Stop worrying about not sleeping. Don't go to bed unless you are sleepy. If you have trouble sleeping, try going to bed later or getting up earlier. In several days you will get to be sleepy enough and then you will be able to get into a good sleep routine. And if you wake up in the middle of the night and can't fall back to sleep, get out of bed and return only when you are sleepy.
- Get up at the same time every morning, even after a bad night's sleep. The next night, you'll be sleepy at bedtime.
- Avoid associating the bed with various worrying things. Don't watch TV, read scary books, or do other things in bed besides sleeping. If you worry, read thrillers or watch TV, don’t do it in the bedroom or in a bed.
- Do not drink or eat anything caffeinated within six hours of bedtime.
- Avoid alcohol. Although it may relax you at first, you will wake up when it clears your system – and this can happen in the middle of the night.
- Spend time outdoors. People exposed to daylight or bright light therapy sleep better.
- Don't take sleeping pills. Taking sleeping pills can get you addicted and if that happens you will be able to sleep only by taking sleeping pills.
(sources: The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute website and www.softpedia.com)
Help us to serve you better. Send your questions or comments about the Truehope Program, EMPowerplus, or our support resources to feedback@truehope.com or call 1-888-878-3467 to speak to a Truehope Support Specialist.
We want to provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date program information so that you can continue to make informed decisions regarding your health. Our hope is that you will find hope, healing, and health through education and continued support.
Yours in health,
The Truehope Support Staff
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