Sleep and caffeine: How much is too much?

Caffeine and sleep

Most of us love a cup or two (or maybe more) of coffee each day, but can the caffeine in your cuppa be interfering with your sleep? What is caffeine? Caffeine is a natural substance found in coffee beans, tea leaves and cocoa beans. Caffeine has a stimulating effect on the brain by increasing alertness…

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What is insomnia?

What is insomnia?

Most of us have experienced trouble sleeping from time to time. But is it insomnia? And if it is, what can you do about it? What is insomnia? Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterised by difficulty falling asleep and/or staying asleep. You may have insomnia if you have one or more of the following symptoms:…

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Top tips for choosing the right mattress

Choosing the right mattress

If you haven’t been sleeping so well of late you might be wondering if a new mattress will make a difference. But how do you know if you need one, and what’s the best type to get?     Many people spend more time considering the colour palette of their bedroom than they do their…

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Why do we dream?

Why do we dream?

Dreams are something we’ve all experienced, but have you ever wondered why we dream? What are dreams? Quite simply, dreams are stories or images that our brain creates while we are asleep. These stories can range from pleasant and entertaining, to strange and even frightening. Scientists still don’t fully understand dreams — why we dream,…

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Is pain keeping you awake? How to sleep with pain

How to sleep with pain

Trying to sleep with pain can be frustrating and difficult, especially if your pain is ongoing or severe. Types of pain Pain can be caused by a number of things, but it’s usually categorised as being acute or chronic. Acute pain usually comes on suddenly and is caused by something specific. It lasts less than…

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How to get the best winter sleep for you and your family

Sleep well in winter

With the weather turning cooler, it’s time to think about how to get a good night’s sleep during winter.     Your winter sleep changes While cooler months might make it more appealing to head for your bed and snuggle under the covers, for some people sleeping well in winter can be tricky. One reason…

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Foods to avoid before bed

Foods to avoid before bed | BedGuard

Did you know that what you eat before bed can interfere with your sleep? Sleep plays an important part in our overall health and well being, so if you’re having trouble sleeping well, check out this list of foods to avoid before bed. Foods that prevent you from sleeping well Caffeine Food and drink containing…

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Easy to Clean Cot Mattress Save Time

comfortable cot mattress

Keep Baby Dry and Clean It’s a complex juggling act trying to keep baby happy, dry and clean. Your baby needs ongoing attention and all the love and quality time you can give. And rightly so. But when you’re constantly changing nappies, washing the baby bedding, cleaning, vacuuming, answering the phone, preparing formula, having your…

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Bedroom Bliss

Bedguard mattress review

Sometimes I receive quite unusual product pitches for my blog. Things that make me stop and think for a moment about whether I could write about them without being very cheeky. Sometimes I am offered items that come at the perfect time for us as well. This is one of those items. The lovely ones…

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