Tip Tuesday: Proper Sleep Can Help Fight Cancer - Or Even Prevent It!

In lieu of breast cancer awareness month, I thought I would post one of the ways to help prevent - or even fight - cancer, and it's a surprisingly simple task: SLEEP. According to an article on Reader's Digest.com Fight Cancer with Sleep by Ellen Michaud with Julie Bain, "While you sleep, your immune system produces some of your body's most effective cancer-fighting weapons."

So, while browsing for some sleep remedies in preparation for today's blog, I came across an article from CNN Health outlining several doctor-recommended sleep aids. These simple aids may help to ensure you are getting the appropriate amount of sleep each night, rather than the restless, "counting sheep" kinda nights many of us are all too familiar with.

1. Aromatherapy
2. Valerian tea
3. GABA-enhanced drink
4. Melatonin supplement
5. Over-the-counter sleeping pill
6. Prescription medication

To read the full article on when to try each remedy, how to use them and what you should know about each, click here.

Remember to Think Pink this month!

Michelle

*On a side note, I am excited to announce the next two Tip Tuesdays will be written by a guest blogger, Mr. Caleb Bourque. Caleb is a marketing assistant and customer service representative for Benefit Advisors in its Jacksonville office. To learn more about Caleb, click here to view his employee bio.

I will be out of the office beginning Monday, October 18 and will not be returning until Tuesday, November 2 because I'M GETTING MARRIED! :) I will be back to regular blogs the week I return. Until then bloggers!