by Doc Parsley | Jan 11, 2021 | Kids Sleep, Sleep
How many times growing up do you remember hearing your parents tell you “no more soda today, that caffeine isn’t good for you?” Meanwhile, they were sipping on their own soda…or coffee…or energy drink. Here’s the thing: caffeine is not good for sleep, for...
by Doc Parsley | Dec 29, 2020 | Sleep
Sleep & Healthy Weight Maintenance Have you heard that missing sleep can cause weight gain? Well…have you ever noticed that on the days when you wake up without those full 8 hours, you feel a little bloated? Or maybe you’re much hungrier than you...
by Doc Parsley | Dec 24, 2020 | Nutrition, Sleep and Wellness Products
Have you heard that CBD or other cannabis products could help improve your sleep? Or maybe you’re already using them, but you’re curious if they’re actually beneficial for you long-term? This article is going to get into CBD specifically – and how it...
by Doc Parsley | Dec 20, 2020 | Sleep
What is Mexican Hot Chocolate? Before I dive into this new recipe for y’all, I wanted to share what differentiates the traditional hot chocolate from this version. “Mexican hot chocolate” refers to the classic drink with a spicy twist –...
by Doc Parsley | Dec 17, 2020 | Sleep
Do CBD and THC affect sleep? Do you use cannabis – either pure CBD or a mix of CBD with THC – to help you sleep “better?” This is one of the most common questions you guys ask me on social media, so we’re finally going to tackle it: Do CBD and THC...
by Doc Parsley | Dec 11, 2020 | Stress Management
Even this year, when things are crazier than ever thanks to the you-know-what, people are asking me how to stay healthy during the holidays. This time of year is the best and the worst for a lot of us. We just want to spend time with loved ones, probably drinking and...
by Doc Parsley | Dec 4, 2020 | Kids Sleep, Sleep
Beware: this blog is purely Kirk off the wall. However, I think my logic is pretty inescapable here. Is your kid diagnosed with ADHD? Or maybe they seem like they might get that diagnosis soon? Whether it’s a child or an adult who’s got ADHD, there are a lot...
by Doc Parsley | Nov 19, 2020 | Nutrition
Do you have a go-to appetizer or side that you can always bring to something, knowing it’ll impress? That’s what this recipe is for me. And this is the first time I’m sharing it publicly, so pay attention – it might be YOUR new go-to “bring along” meal. ...
by Doc Parsley | Nov 12, 2020 | Nutrition
Is the perfect Thanksgiving turkey really possible? Now, the most obvious player in any Thanksgiving line-up is the turkey! And it’s not just because of the tryptophan to help you sleep. But what most people don’t know is that it is impossible to perfectly...
by Doc Parsley | Nov 5, 2020 | Sleep
Many people are (over) supplementing with melatonin to help them sleep better. But what if your body was just better at making its own melatonin? That’s what we’re going to get into today – and it starts with understanding a nutrient known as vitamin D3. ...
by Doc Parsley | Oct 29, 2020 | Nutrition, Sleep
The benefits of magnesium are indescribable. This molecule is involved with something like 3,000 different bodily functions. I cannot state enough how important this nutrient is in the right amounts for our body to function its best. The reason I put it in...
by Doc Parsley | Oct 22, 2020 | Kids Sleep
When should you stop scheduling nap time? I got this question the other day and found it very interesting. If you’re a parent, you probably already know that there’s no one-size-fits-all formula for taking care of a kid perfectly. Each child is just too...
by Doc Parsley | Oct 15, 2020 | Kids Sleep
Sleep and puberty: how things change The first thing I want to make clear here is that there is a huge difference between kids and adolescents. That’s no different when it comes to how their body deals with sleep. When a kid starts going through puberty to become an...
by Doc Parsley | Oct 8, 2020 | Kids Sleep
Melatonin production & function Melatonin supplementation is something I’ve always tried to dissuade people from, and for kids it’s no different. The supplements we see on the market today are far more than what we need – even as adults....
by Doc Parsley | Sep 30, 2020 | Kids Sleep
It seems like teenagers are on one end or the other on the sleep spectrum. Either they are constantly sleeping, or they never want to shut their eyes. I got this question from a concerned mother on Instagram about her sons that are on Team No-Sleep: “Could you PLEASE...
by Doc Parsley | Sep 18, 2020 | Sleep, Stress Management
Before we get into the specific science behind sleep issues during menopause, it’s worth noting that the period of life you’re in also matters a lot when it comes to your sleep quality. Perimenopause is the period of transition around when a woman begins...
by Doc Parsley | Sep 10, 2020 | Sleep
When it comes to tactical advice for napping as a parent, I wish it could be more cut-and-dry. There isn’t really one thing that can be done to help with the logistics of napping when you’ve got kids running around. Hopefully you’ve got bannisters on your...
by Doc Parsley | Sep 3, 2020 | Sleep
“Do naps affect nighttime sleep?” This is a common question that I get. And it makes sense that we think this could happen, especially with someone who isn’t sleep deprived. But the reality of napping is that it’s a bit more complex (of course) than...
by Doc Parsley | Aug 28, 2020 | Kids Sleep, Sleep
A Bedtime Routine for Kids: Different from Adults? If you’re a parent who’s trying to manage your own bedtime health with a few kids in tow, you’re not alone. What makes a bedtime routine for kids different? The sleep-deprived parent is a stereotype because pretty...
by Doc Parsley | Aug 22, 2020 | Sleep
If you know how I operate, you probably already know that I think the number of diagnoses given out these days is a joke. The medical system we’re dealing with in America is focused on pill fixes and not root causes. That’s not to say diagnoses aren’t real....
by Admin | Aug 6, 2020 | Sleep and Wellness Products
What are the most important things you can be doing to improve your health? As the owner of a supplement company, I probably shouldn’t be telling you this. But as a doctor and someone who just wants the best for people, here it is: you’re probably approaching...
by Doc Parsley | May 22, 2020 | Sleep
You should wear a mask for the rest of your life… That’s what I have to say to folks who get verbally and physically upset at others for NOT wearing a mask… If you believe that not wearing a mask translates to the complete disregard for (and ultimately...
by Doc Parsley | May 7, 2020 | COVID-19
There’s basically 2 extreme camps in this debate… On one side are people who think we’ve totally overreacted. On the other side are people that feel COVID is way too dangerous and we need to stay sheltered in place until a treatment is developed. For...
by Doc Parsley | Apr 30, 2020 | COVID-19
Why?… Why were we all forced to wear masks, self-quarantine, and take part in an unprecedented, nationwide economic shutdown? To stop people from contracting the virus? No. The purpose of the lockdown was and has never been to stop everyone from...
by Doc Parsley | Apr 29, 2020 | COVID-19
What does it mean to say someone has died from the coronavirus?… Sounds like a fairly straightforward question, but as it turns out, the CDC guidelines on this definition have shifted over time. Some people are simply assumed to have had it. Some people...
by Doc Parsley | Apr 28, 2020 | COVID-19
How’s your relationship weathering the pandemic?… At the start of the quarantine, I recall seeing a number of social posts pontificating on the different, cutesy names for the babies conceived during COVID-19. But the deeper we get into virus...
by Doc Parsley | Apr 23, 2020 | COVID-19
I blew a fuse… Literally! The other day I needed to replace a fuse in my car, so I went to an auto parts store. But, the second I cross the threshold to the entrance, I was met with a rather stern directive: “Sir, you have to have a mask…” My response:...
by Doc Parsley | Apr 22, 2020 | COVID-19
Here’s a little public service announcement about masks… An article published on pubmed in 2019 compared the effectiveness of surgical masks vs the “creme de la creme” N95 respirator masks in preventing influenza. The study in question was...
by Doc Parsley | Apr 21, 2020 | COVID-19
COVID-19 times can be stressful times… Between the obsessive hand washing, mandatory masks, and food/toilet paper hoarding, we’re surrounded on all sides by potential stressful triggers. So, what’s a person to do? For starters, if you find yourself...
by Doc Parsley | Apr 20, 2020 | COVID-19
Ever had a conversation that just leaves you stunned? I recently had quite the eye-opening chat with my good friend and colleague Dr Anthony G Beck. The topic? Some very head-scratching COVID-19 data points… On our video call, Dr Beck shared a public data...
