The Trophy of Being Sleep Deprived

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Dr. Vachon

In today’s fast-paced world, functioning on limited sleep has become common place. Often times, sleep is viewed as a luxury or some unattainable pleasantry that is shelved in favor of other commitments. Most agree that sleep, when achieved at a satisfactory level, is worthy of the time spent. B...

Improve Your Sleep Through Exercise

Posted on June 24, 2017June 24, 2017 by Dr. Vachon

The fact that exercise brings significant improvements to your the quality and length of your sleep may not be news to you, but people might think it takes hours spent at the gym, considerable sweat and maybe even some aches and pains to get the desired effect. What does science say about this? I...

Better Sleep Through the 5 Senses – Taste

Posted on June 8, 2017June 16, 2017 by Dr. Vachon

Day 5 is here! Great job if you have closely followed this series and did all the previous tips for better sleep involving the five senses. Again, remember practice makes perfect. Also, be sure to check us out on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube for daily tips! ORA is here to help every step of t...

Better Sleep Through the 5 Senses – Smell

Posted on June 2, 2017June 16, 2017 by Anthony Dugarte MD

The 5-day series on Better Sleep Through the 5 Senses is drawing to an end. Remember that ORA Horizon is dedicated to providing the sleep help you need, well beyond day 5. Be sure to check us out on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube for daily sleep and stress management tips! Today, we investigate...

Better Sleep Through the 5 Senses – Touch

Posted on May 27, 2017June 16, 2017 by Anthony Dugarte MD

Day 3! Let’s continue to build upon what we have learned thus far. Remember, it is important to practice each tip until they become second nature. This ensures that each tactic can be readily employed no matter what life throws your way. Today, we discuss the power of touch. Read below to learn...

Better Sleep Through the 5 Senses – Hearing

Posted on May 24, 2017September 3, 2017 by Anthony Dugarte MD

Building on from where you left off! Our previous post talked about how to achieve great sleep by using light – or lack thereof – to your advantage. Today is all about hearing. Too much noise can be a nuisance; just the right amount can help you get the best sleep of your life. Read […]...

Better Sleep Through the 5 Senses

Posted on May 17, 2017September 3, 2017 by Anthony Dugarte MD

For many, falling asleep can be troublesome. Others find that staying asleep may not come so easy. Fortunately, many of the factors that contribute to restlessness are under our control. Over the next 5 days, we will learn how to use the 5 senses to our advantage. Read below to learn how to use y...

Sleep Better Through the Power of Positivity

Posted on May 8, 2017June 16, 2017 by Anthony Dugarte MD

The mind is a powerful thing. Hall of Fame baseball player Wade Boggs once stated “A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events and outcomes. It is a catalyst and it sparks extraordinary results”. We can’t control everything life throws at us. Stress, in its vari...

Optimize your room for the best sleep

Posted on April 3, 2017June 16, 2017 by Anthony Dugarte MD

It seems as though simply being tired would lead to a good night’s rest. Unfortunately, there are a number of factors that may prevent you from getting the rest you need. Often times, not much consideration is given to designing a bedroom. A typical plan involves little more than the color of p...

7 Tips for a Restful Night

Posted on January 26, 2017June 16, 2017 by Anthony Dugarte MD

Sleep is a wonderful thing. It is the time carved out of your schedule to recuperate from the day’s challenges. Depending on your commitments, your schedule may allow for more or less. Other factors that can affect the quantity and quality of your rest include your sex, activity level, health, ...