Sleep – Thrive Beyond 50

Chilipad Bed Cooling System

January 7, 2025 by thrivebeyond50, posted in Biohacking Tools, Sleep

I’m sure you’re thinking, what is that, a waterbed?!! I stumbled on the Chilipad mattress early in the pandemic after waking up in a firestorm multiple times a night. This device was the answer to my prayers. The ideal temp for sleep is between 60 & 69 degrees C, and cooler temps help you fall and stay asleep. As far as Chilipad models (made by a company called Sleep Me), you can buy a half a pad or a whole one so you can have your own, you and your partner can each have one, or you can buy one for the bed. The higher end models allow you to program a schedule with temps (you can sleep cold & wake up warm) & track your sleep, and the base model allows you to adjust manually until you power off. We have both models (one travels), they have stood the test of time, and Sleep Me has a great customer service dept if you need it. Maintenance is easy after you fill it up the first time, you drop in a cleaning solution every month or so and top off with distilled water as needed. The price tag may look hefty, but amortized over many years of good sleep, it’s a bargain! The Sleep Me site also has great seasonal sales so check it out. LINK Chilipad

Oura

January 5, 2025January 5, 2025 by thrivebeyond50, posted in Sleep

I’ve been a big fan of the Oura ring for over 4.5 years now, I have three rings – a bronze and two silvers… I was trying out different colors and finger sizes and lost and found one of the rings, hence the collection. I first started using an Oura ring in the fall of 2020 when I was waking up every night, and then began to diligently track my REM, deep sleep, and my HRV. After many years of experimentation, I now routinely score over 90 in both sleep and readiness. Along with other complementary technologies (future posts!) and a regular sleep schedule, the Oura ring is a great way to demystify your nightly sleep patterns – and the app interface is very user friendly. For us menopausal women, the Oura is also a game changer if you want to confirm how HRT improves sleep! Oura Link

Daily Discipline Beats Lofty Resolutions

Featured by thrivebeyond50, posted in Biohacking Tools, Exercise, Sleep, Supplements, Weight Management

As we propel ourselves into 2025, I wanted to start a blog for women like me, over 50, who want to optimize their health. I plan to share my favorite biohacking tools as well as supplements, nutrition tips and fantastic athleisure finds. Please join me on the road to feeling better and thriving beyond 50!

please note that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn from qualifying purchases – but, I have honestly used and enjoy any product I’m writing about! I am not a medical doctor, nothing posted is medical advice, just my thoughts.