In this segment we're going to look at conscious breathing for sleep. Have you ever found yourself in bed, unable to fall asleep, or unable to stay asleep? Incidentally, sleep deprivation is the fourth biggest problem in the United States today. People either just can't get to sleep, or if they do go to sleep and wake up, they can't get back to sleep. And it's stimulants such as coffee and energy drinks, which by the way are on the rise, especially amongst younger consumers. With alarm clocks and lights.

With the advent of the digital age, as well as our hectic lives. All of these are interfering with what we call our circadian rhythm. Our circadian rhythm is our unique sleep wake cycle. Now researchers can't pinpoint the exact amount of sleep each of us needs at every given age. But they say eight or so hours is considered an adequate amount. And it's sleep deprivation can lead to an increased incidence of cardiovascular disease of diabetes as well as obesity.

The good news, the really good news, the answer to sleep deprivation may be just as simple as taking a few deep breaths. And with any breathing technique, in order to reap the benefits of breath work, it must be done regularly. But breathing and breath work may just be the answer to your sleeping problem.