We all have had some nights that we keep staring at the ceiling and wonder why we can’t fall sleep. I sometimes wake up thinking it is morning, but it is actually 3 AM. We all need to ensure we get better sleep and that is why changing our sleep habits and improving our “sleep … Continue reading Sleep Hygiene: Guidelines for a Good Night’s Sleep
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Improve your sleep
Insomnia is a sleep disorder in which you have difficulties falling and/or remaining asleep. The condition can be short-term and self-limiting or can last a long time . It may also come and go intermittently. Here are some tips to get the best sleep you can - they are an add-on to our topics on … Continue reading Improve your sleep
Stress and its management
Stress is not a disease or a disorder, it is quite normal. It is one essential part of being human and sometimes it works as a drive to achieve results and get things done. Even severe stress from serious illnesses, job loss, or loss pf a loved one can be a natural part of living. … Continue reading Stress and its management
Anti-sleep habits
Sleep is a natural process which exists to come naturally and passively without you putting in any external energy. But people usually develop a lot of habits and behaviors that interfere with this natural process. Below is a list of some examples of sleep unfriendly behaviors. Post-dinner coffee Caffeine is present in many drinks like … Continue reading Anti-sleep habits
Do you snore?
Snoring is the sound resulting from the vibrations of the relaxed tissues in the throat as the air inhaled rushes past them. About half of the population do it sometime in life. Chances are more with age. There are many factors contributing to snoring like body weight, general health, shape of the mouth/nose. How would … Continue reading Do you snore?
Ease Out Your Day
Start Low If you happen to be a night owl and you find it difficult to get out of bed when the sun comes out, you can learn to do so, or rather, you can unlearn your established habit. start with small changes to your routine. The key is to get well-rested during the night … Continue reading Ease Out Your Day
Signs of insufficient sleep
Body Breakouts If your sleep is not enough for sometime, it may show on your skin. A link between acne and lack of sleep was found by some studies, perhaps related to the sleep effect on hormonal regulation. The immune system is also affected by the lack of sleep, leaving your body more susceptible to … Continue reading Signs of insufficient sleep
Effects of Nighttime Habits
Exercise Exercise helps your body and sleep in general. But when you exercise, your body secretes hormones like cortisol which help you getting alert. So if you have to exercise in the evening, do it 2-3 times before your bedtime Late-Night Meal Avoid dining within 2 hours of your bed time. Eat several hours before … Continue reading Effects of Nighttime Habits
SLEEPLESSNESS Self-Help
Here we will start a self-help guide for insomnia. the guide will include the following: Introduction Symptoms of sleep problems Understanding sleep Causes of sleep problems what keeps sleep problems on Activity 1 : understand the problem Improve your sleep Get a good night's sleep Waking up/nightmares Calm your mind Activity 2 : Challenge negative … Continue reading SLEEPLESSNESS Self-Help
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