The Importance of Sleep

With sleep problems affecting everyone from George Clooney to us mere mortals, it is estimated that 40 to 60 million americans have trouble sleeping.  By getting a better understanding as to the importance of sleep, people tend to make greater efforts to sleep.  Regarding health and wellness, sleep is at the top of the list in order to stay truly healthy.

Christian Cristiano is the host of Wellness for Realists on emPOWERme.tv and the premier provider of Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs, and Wellness Coaching in Los Angeles. Christian received his Masters of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, and has been helping people heal for 12 years. Check out Christian Cristiano’s website: www.AcupuncturebyChristian.com

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Wellness for Realists is a health and wellness show created for those dedicated to improving their lives along with the lives of the people around them.  Whether you’re looking to learn to meditate, understand back pain, or trying to figure out how to buy organic food, we offer you compassionate objectivity on the challenges and opportunities around us today. Wellness For Realists has featured expert guests of Health & Wellness including Dr. Holly Lucille (Naturopathic Doctor), Jacob Glass (Spiritual teacher, Non-denominational minister), Peter Bedard (Hypnotherapist), Kip Stroden (Superfoods), Amanda Collins (Feng Shui Master) and Laura Plumb (Ayurvedic practitioner). Wellness For Realists on emPOWERme.tv is shot at theStream.tv studios located in Hollywood, California.