Nighttime Secret Could REDUCE Death Risk by 13%

By Dr. Scott Olson, ND Posted August 15, 2020

Dear Reader, 

I think there’s one thing we can all agree on: 

We all want to live a long, healthy life. 

But making this a reality is can feel like it’s easier said than done. You have to eat the right foods, get enough exercise, take the right supplements, watch your blood pressure, your sugars, your weight…  

The list becomes endless. 

And, don’t get me wrong, these are all important when it comes to your health. But there’s one crucial, nighttime secret that could LENGTHEN your lifespan…   

Sleep is important. 

In fact, most people don’t realize just how IMPORTANT sleep is for their long-term health.   

Good sleep helps to restore and repair your body.  

The most restorative of your sleep phases is a period called REM (rapid eye movement) sleep. This is a period where your eyes move rapidly (hence the name).  

Study after study has shown a simple formula: the less REM sleep you have, the less healthy you are.  

In fact, a new study from researchers at the University of California San Diego, who published their work in the journal JAMA Neurology, found a strong link between the amount of REM sleep and the risk for death in middle age and older adults.  

The research team found that over a 12-year period, each 5 percent reduction in REM sleep was associated with a 13 percent increase in mortality rate from all causes.  

That means people who didn’t sleep well had INCREASED risk for death from cancer, heart disease… they even had more accidents.  

This is a problem because between 50 and 70 million Americans have a problem with sleep. (Just look at how many advertisements you see for sleep aids!)  

There are a multitude of consequences for your health for not getting your 40 winks, including heart disease, mental problems, cognitive disorders, lower quality of life, bad moods, and crazy cravings. 

Clearly, we all need more, good quality sleep.  

The good news is there are things you can do to support more REM sleep.  

Here’s where you can start:  

Dr. Scott’s Better-Sleep Program:  

• Exercise is one of the best paths to a good night’s sleep. When your body is physically tired, your mind has no choice but to give in. Find an exercise you love and increase how much you are exercising when you feel stressed.  
• Avoid caffeine in the afternoon: this means coffee, tea, chocolate, and energy drinks.  

• Sleeping alone is another option for people who are woken up by their mate. The National Sleep Foundation found that nearly 25 percent of couples sleep in separate beds. 
• Calming herbs such as hops, passionflower, lemon balm, chamomile, and valerian all help relax the body and mind.  
• Theanine is an amino acid found in green tea that helps people feel calm.  
• Melatonin is a hormone that promotes good sleep and is well known to increase REM sleep.  

Written By Dr. Scott Olson, ND

Nearly 25 years ago, failed mainstream medical treatments left Dr. Olson in constant pain – and his health in ruins. And that’s when he did something REVOLUTIONARY. He began his career in medicine – and dedicated his life to uncovering the true, underlying causes of disease.
Through his innovative medical practices in Tennessee and Colorado, Dr. Olson has helped cure countless seniors from across America of arthritis… heart disease… diabetes… and even cancer. All without risky prescription drugs or painful surgeries.

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