MIAMI (CBSMiami) — Dream Water, an all natural product, promises to make all those sleepless nights drift away. Vincent Porpiglia, the inventor of Dream Water, said it was his own sleepless nights that gave him his eureka moment. “I was just thinking about energy drinks and how successful they were becoming and there’s tons of sleeping pills but there is no sleeping drinks, so that sparked an idea,” said Porpiglia. Dream Water advertises itself as an answer to those restless souls who have trouble shutting down at the end of the day. “It’s the first water that helps you relax and go to sleep,” explained Porpiglia. “It’s a product that’s relevant for today’s world where everyone is going 100 miles an hour. Work hours are getting even longer. People are stressed out from the economy and a million other things.” We asked a local police officer, a mother and an investigator who suffered from insomnia to test Dream Water for three nights. The results were mixed. Sgt. Henry Guzman said, ”It immediately relaxed me. Next day, I felt refreshed no issues at all.” Karen Guzman, a mother of four and a dental hygenist, also tried it. “I took it not expecting anything at all because it didn’t taste like it would do anything. Within a half an hour I was feeling just nice and relaxed and like I could fall asleep.” Babette Rox, an investigator for local law enforcement had something different to say about Dream Water. ”I did notice on the evenings that I drank the Dream Water that I was restless.” While this product may promise to cut the sheep out of sleepless nights, others like Florida sleep specialist, Dr. James Kraisen, believe this product to be a temporary fix to a bigger problem. He told CBS4′s Vanessa Borge , “Most sleep supplements people take without evaluating their sleep and that’s a problem. If someone has a specific problem with their sleep, sleep supplements do not overcome that problem.” According to Dr. Krainsen, the way our body reacts at night is due to what we put into it during the day. “Someone has a bad night’s sleep which can  happen to any of us. What do they do the next day? They drink a half a pot of coffee. Well they suddenly have a lot of caffeine so they  don’t fall asleep that night. So they’re tired the next day. They drink more coffee,” explained Krainsen. To Dr. Krainsen, a sleep supplement like Dream Water is not the first think to look to for more sleep. “If the underlying problem is that you’re taking too many energy drinks, you should probably cut down. If the underlying problem is you’re not getting enough sleep at night, you should probably get more sleep. If the underlying problem is your sleep is of poor quality, you should see someone,” said Krainsen. Vanessa, who said she likes to exercise at night, only a couple of hours before bedtime said she’s seen an increase in her sleepless nights because her body hasn’t had time to relax, post workout. She said changing her schedule would help her get a good nights sleep. You should always check your daily grind before taking something for those treasured “Zs.”

In order to lose weight, eating low-calorie protein is a must. Protein offers sustained energy, satiates your hunger, and curbs sugar cravings. After you eat a protein-packed food, you feel so satisfied you don’t have the urge to reach for extra bites, and this translates to weight loss. Choosing low-calorie, low-fat protein sources is a must and while Greek yogurt has gained a lot of recognition, don’t leave out the unsung hero of the protein world – cottage cheese. Here are some ways this simple food can help you drop pounds. Breakfast: High-Protein Addition You know how after you eat a bagel for breakfast it’s tough to shake that sluggish feeling all morning? Protein has the opposite effect. It offers you energy for hours, so you feel bright-eyed and ready to tackle the day. Eggs and yogurt are popular choices, but for something a little different, whip up a smoothie and you guessed it – add cottage cheese to the blender. For 81 calories, four ounces will add a whopping 14 grams of protein to your glass. The blender will puree the cottage cheese into a smooth consistency, so your taste buds won’t even know it’s in there. Not into smoothies? Enjoy a bowl of cottage cheese topped with fruit for fiber and sweetness, and nuts for even more added protein. Keep reading to find out two more ways cottage cheese can help with weight loss.

When it comes to the gynecologist, I’m all about making sure I schedule an appointment according to the recommended guidelines . When it comes to the rest of my body, however, I usually never see a doctor unless I’m feeling sick. The cost of appointments, even if you have insurance, can prevent some people from seeing their doctor when they don’t feel they need to, but an annual checkup with your doctor is important for many reasons. It can help you understand what’s going on with your body (especially when your doctor orders lab tests to check your blood count, cholesterol levels, and other important indicators), help you take preventative measures before you get sick, and answer any questions you may have. Plus, you should always check with your doctor if you’re starting a new workout regimen and haven’t exercised in awhile. Not only that, who wouldn’t be that much happier once you get a clean bill of health following a doctor’s visit? I’m due for an appointment, but what about you: do you get an annual checkup even when you feel healthy, or do you save doctor’s visits for when you’re feeling unwell? Do You Get an Annual Checkup at Your Doctor's? Yes, I get a physical or checkup regularly. No, I don’t think I need an annual checkup.

This turkey caprese panini from FitSugar reader CheesePlease makes lunchtime anything but boring. She posted it in our Snack Attack community group . Turkey + sun-dried tomato and goat cheese spread + red onion + spinach = turkey caprese panini When I eat this, I feel good. You will, too!  See the full recipe for the panini at Cheese Please ! Share your own healthy snack recipes in our Snack Attack community group , and we might feature it on the FitSugar homepage!

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