While the mechanisms remain somewhat unclear, it is quite apparent that we need sleep to survive. A lack of sleep can be detrimental to our ability to function on a day to day basis, while poor sleep quality over a longer periods of time can lead to an increased risk of disease and illness, combined with declines …
Over the last decade or so there has been a huge increase in the amount of research looking into sleep – or more specifically, the importance of sleep in regard to your health. You see, a lack of sleep has been shown to have seriously negative health implications across the entirety of the body. These …
Sleep apnea is a kind of sleep disorder in which breathing is suddenly interrupted during sleep. When this happens, the rest of the body and brain is being starved of oxygen. And we’re not just talking one single time every now and then. Some people who suffer from severe cases of sleep apnea stop breathing …
For thousands of years, herbal remedies have been used with great success across the globe. Renowned not only for their ability to treat disease and illness, but to also enhance health and function in an extremely positive manner as well. Unfortunately, over the last 50 years or so these herbal remedies have fallen out of …
When it comes to enhancing health and function, we are forever looking for the next best thing. You know what I am talking about – that shiny new supplement that is ‘guaranteed’ to make all the difference, ensured to improve nearly every aspect of the human body. Interestingly, while so many people are looking to …
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Many people enjoy falling to sleep while listening to music. However, there are also a lost of people that prefer the quiet. So, what do you do if you want the music on at night but your beloved wants nothing but the still of the night to drift off to? First, you should try and …
Over the last few years we have seen research surrounding the importance of sleep regarding human health and function absolutely explode. This has come with realisation that without regular (and adequate) sleep, our bodies would literally fall to pieces. Evidence shows that chronic sleep deprivation can lead to an increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, cognitive …
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Aromatherapy & Sleep There are two forms of sleep, REM or rapid eye movement which occurs when we are dreaming. And then there is NREM, non-rapid eye movement. Both are important to our health. REM occurs three or four times a night and can last anywhere from 5 minutes to over 1 hour. Our respiratory …
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The quality of your sleep is as important than how much you sleep. The quality of your resting hours has a dramatic effect on how you will feel while you are awake. This is similar to the fact that fatigue you experience throughout the day and the difficulties you experience while trying to sleep are …
The goal of using a pillow is to support your head so that it doesn’t bend back too far or forward to far but sits squarely on your shoulders. If your neck and back are properly aligned, you can prevent the pain and stiffness that many people experience after a night’s sleep on the wrong …
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