Sleeping Tips
Why meditation can help you sleep better
If sleep eludes you when it’s time to go to bed, perhaps it’s time to take up meditation. Many of us have experienced difficulty falling asleep when it’s time to go to bed. Most of the time, stress, anxiety and tension are to blame. They either make it hard to fall asleep or make…
Read MoreCOVID and sleep – what are the effects?
We all know that the COVID-19 pandemic has turned the world upside down, but how has it affected sleep? Increased sleep problems Not long after the pandemic began, we wrote a post about how COVID-19 had impacted sleep patterns. According to the research back then, many people were sleeping a bit longer than usual as…
Read MoreWhy sleep during times of stress is vital
If you’re feeling stressed one of the best things you can do is to focus on getting more sleep. But how can you do this? How sleep and stress are linked Did you know that sleep and stress are very closely linked? Stress (whether acute or chronic) can interfere with the quality and duration…
Read MoreHow to get back into a good sleep routine
Going on holidays, travelling, working shift work or overcoming an illness can all wreak havoc on the best sleep routines. But the good news is that there are many things you can do to get back into a good routine. What is a good sleep routine? Sleep routines vary from person to person…
Read MoreHow to create the optimal sleep environment
The secret to getting a good night’s sleep is to create the optimal sleep environment. We all know that getting a good night’s sleep is central to our health and wellbeing. However, ensuring that you get good quality and quantity of sleep has a lot to do with the environment you create. Here…
Read MoreHow to sleep well during the party season
The party season is often filled with fun, friends and late nights, so how can you stop your sleep from suffering? The end of the year is often full of social activities, festive functions and parties. While these are great for our social lives, they may not always be great for our sleep.…
Read MoreThe link between food and sleep
If you’re having trouble sleeping well, what you eat during the day and in the lead up to your bedtime may be to blame. Find out how food and sleep are linked. What is the link between food and sleep? Just as there are some foods that give you energy and leave you…
Read MoreWhite noise – can it help your sleep?
Wondering what white noise is and how it can help you sleep? Read on for the details. What is white noise? Quite simply, white noise is sounds of varying frequencies played together at the same intensity level. It can be similar to the sound of a fan humming in the background, an air conditioner, or…
Read MoreWeighted blankets : are they worth it?
Weighted blankets are among the newest and most popular sleep products on the market. But what are they and do they work? What is a weighted blanket? Weighted blankets are heavy blankets that are used for therapeutic purposes — most commonly stress and anxiety. These blankets can be made from a variety of materials but…
Read MoreHow sleep changes with the seasons
If you feel that your sleep changes with the seasons, you’re probably right! Find out how your sleep is affected by seasonal changes and how to get the best sleep you can. Why sleep changes with the seasons One of the influences on our sleep is our external environment, so it makes sense that our…
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