Insomnia affects around 10% of the population and is classified as a medical condition. It includes not getting enough sleep, or quality sleep, causing the inability to function properly the following day. Sleep is essential for good physical and mental health. How we feel during waking hours is largely dependent on how well we have […]
Suffering with insomnia or experiencing sleep deprivation? Getting a full eight hours is a challenge for many of us. A fast-paced life juggling work, responsibilities, family or childcare is often to blame for a lack of beauty sleep. But quality sleep isn’t just about waking up feeling refreshed and revitalised. It actually plays a critical […]
There are many reasons why people find it hard to get enough good quality sleep, night after night. Routinely experiencing sleep problems is deemed insomnia, which can be considered short-term if it’s less than 3 months, or long-term if it goes on beyond 3 months. Insomnia is very common, with up to one third of […]
1. Keep A Consistent Sleep Schedule Sometimes important events happen that interrupt your sleep schedule but make it a habit to maintain a consistent sleep pattern on a normal basis. Whether you prefer to go directly to bed when you get home or stay awake for a while, follow that schedule. 2. Mimic night during […]
We’ve all been there… It’s been a long day of traveling and working – exhausted and mentally drained – you get home, walk into the kitchen, swing open the refrigerator doors, and voilà – find yourself snacking on the most accessible, no-prep food item within arms reach. While this behavior may feel self-soothing, recent studies […]
Essential oils have become very popular in culture. Whether it’s through mixtures, diffusers, or beauty products – essential oils can be found in a variety of forms and each blend can serve different purposes. Perhaps the most versatile of all the essential oils is lavender. Lavender has a calming and relaxing fragrance and is known […]
When it comes to our weekly priorities, sleep has become one of the least concerns. Trying to balance a 48-hour workweek, family activities, chores, and a social life can leave us putting sleep at the very bottom of our “to-do” list. In 2008, 1 in 10 adults were obese, and women were more likely to […]
The beverages we drink while traveling have a significant impact on our sleep health. Imagine it, you’ve planned the perfect vacation. Every detail has been accounted for, and you’ve mapped out the days to be filled with sight-seeing and adventures. However, just after the first day of vacation, you already feel drowsy, moody, and don’t […]