As the weather heats up, it gets increasingly difficult to sleep. Unfortunately, not all of us have air conditioning and sleep can evade us. So what can you do to keep cool to sleep this summer? Open your windows (at ...
When you recognise you are having difficulty sleeping, it could be an idea to start keeping a sleep diary. A sleep diary helps you understand your sleep patterns and habits. Sometimes, your sleep troubles might not be due to a ...
This incredibly simple but effective relaxing breathing technique is also known as ‘The Relaxing Breath’. It is being pioneered by Dr. Andrew Weil and is based on pranayama, an ancient Indian practice which means ‘regulation of breath’. It is described to be ‘a ...
Sleep hygiene is the term used to describe habits and practices which contribute to your sleep quality. When you begin to suffer from poor sleep, your sleep hygiene should be the first thing you look at Get into a routine ...
Sleep inertia is the term used to describe the grogginess and tiredness accompanied with waking up abruptly, even if you felt like you have had a good night’s sleep, rather than feeling refreshed and well rested. Whilst in most cases ...
Generally, your body prefers a cool temperature in order to induce sleep and help you achieve a deep, restorative slumber. However, if a room is too cold, it can cause you to wake more frequently and you may find it ...
Stress-related sleep problems are nothing new and can hit any of us at any time. The everyday worries regarding careers, families, friends and things we’ve said and done can keep our brains whirring and sleep at bay. This then leads ...
Have you been struggling to drift off to sleep recently? Whether its work stresses which spring into your mind at bedtime, noisy neighbours or a fidgeting bed-mate, one YouTube community may have the media you need to soothe worries, block ...
