When it comes to getting a good night’s sleeps, there are many steps we can take. Some may listen to white noise, while others may prefer to drop off with a good book. However, there can be other distractions that stop us from getting the sleep we so desperately need. Trying to sleep when the humidity levels are wrong can mean it takes longer to get to sleep, as well as having to endure dryness and coughing during your cycle....

Children grinding their teeth while sleeping can be a concern for parents, especially if they’re not sure what’s causing the issue. Teeth-grinding is also known as Bruxism, and is a common occurrence among children, although the causes can vary. It has been found that two to three children out of ten suffer from bruxism, but what causes the problems isn’t always clear. Some children may become tense when in pain, which can be a contributing factor. Another reason could be...

We replace clothes when they are worn, food when it’s past it’s sell by date, and the oil in our cars regularly. But how often should we replace our mattress? Unlike many conventional goods the answer to this question is not often plastered on the product itself, partially because there are many factors which effect the longevity of ones’ mattress. Within, we will teach you some simple techniques to test whether your mattress is helping or hindering your ability to...

Sleep paralysis is not a pleasant experience and if you’ve ever suffered from it you will know exactly why that is. Some people have also likely experienced sleep paralysis without realising it, so before we look at ways to combat it let’s take a closer look at how sleep paralysis can affect people and why it happens in the first place. Sleep paralysis is a strange and almost otherworldly experience, you’re conscious of your surroundings but are unable to move....

We’ve all asked ourselves the above question once or a similar variation of it haven’t we? On those nights when you just can’t seem to get asleep no matter what you try. The clock slowly counting towards your usual wake up time can become a hated enemy during night’s like this and many people who have been through this experience will never want it to happen again. But let’s be honest it probably will won’t it? It might be the...

Sleep deprivation is pretty much what it sounds like, it means you have simply not had enough sleep although that in and of itself is a bit of an oversimplification. Sleep deprivation is a very varied condition and it can affect people differently. Sleep deprivation is usually caused by other sleep conditions like insomnia or sleep apnea and is medically not classed as a disease itself. It is classed as a symptom of other conditions/ diseases although there is some...

Most people assume that a pillow is a requirement for a good night’s sleep – but research suggests that, for many of us, sleeping without a pillow could improve our health. Pillows have been around for thousands of years, designed to keep our heads off the ground, historically to elevate our heads above any pests or insects. Now that we no longer need to worry about creepy-crawlies, what are the benefits of sleeping with a pillow? Dr. Alan Mandell believes...