Lifestyle & Sleep

It is hard to appreciate how important sleep is until you experience the effects of insomnia or lack of sleep. Feeling tired, grumpy and unable to...

Ageing may be accompanied by a need for less sleep at night. Insomnia and sleep disturbances may be a side affect of other health problems or...

Lack of sleep can leave you feeling low and depressed. Lacking in energy and irritable it is hard to find any pleasure in life. If sleep problems...

We all experience anger at some time in our lives. We may be on the receiving end of another's anger at a real or perceived wrong doing - or have...

Coffee is a stimulant that causes changes in the body and mind. It interferes with the body's natural ability to fall asleep. The stimulating...

Stress is a part of everybody's life. Stress causes changes in the body that make it difficult to sleep. It is important to find ways to combat...

Worry and anxiety affect us all at some time. Anxiety may also affect the quality of your sleep as you lie awake going over the problems of the...

Exercise is important for a healthy life. People who are physically fit have a better quality of sleep. A healthy body and a relaxed mind will...

There are stages in a woman's life when sleep is naturally affected. Hormonal changes such as menstruation, pregnancy and the menopause mean that...

How we live affects how well we sleep. Changing habits that have become part of a busy lifestyle is difficult. We may not even be aware that the...

A healthy diet is important for a good night's sleep. Some foods help the body relax and encourage sleep. By making sure there are enough of the...

Nearly everything we do affects our sleep. The way we spend our days will influence the quality of our night's sleep. The brain needs sleep in...

Developing a simple meditation practice will help you make sense of the day and help you prepare your body and mind for sleep. The benefits of...

Many men pay little attention to the need for sleep. Lack of sleep can damage health and affect relationships and work. By improving sleep many men...

Alternative Nostril Breathing is a Pranayama that will help you bring balance into your life. By learning how to calm the breath and improve your...

Relaxation is not the same as sleep. We are not conscious or in control of our brain and body while we are asleep. The body moves and the brain is...

Relaxation techniques prepare the mind and body for sleep. Learning how to relax will create harmony between the body and mind. Relaxation is...

It would be good to report that you can 'sleep yourself thin', but unfortunately it is not that simple. The comforting news however, is that research...

It has been suggested that insomnia during pregnancy is nature's way of preparing women for motherhood! Pregnancy brings a number of changes to...

Hot flushes, night sweats and other changes during the menopause mean that many women find it difficult to sleep. There are a number of ways that...

By investigating the causes of your sleep problems you may be able to identify the culprits. Sleep loss may be due to a number of factors. It is...

Many people find they sleep well away form home. Holidays mean time to relax and the opportunity to sleep longer and catch up on sleep. For some,...

Smoking and sleep disturbance often go hand in hand with each other. All stimulants interfere with the body's ability to fall and stay asleep....

Learning how to meditate is not difficult and may help you feel calm and relaxed which can aid sleep. Meditation can be learnt in classes or through...

Alcohol may make you feel drowsy but is likely to keep you awake during the night. Alcohol Dependency will affect your health and your ability to...

Whether we are aware of it or not we all dream. Some people have vivid recall of their dreams, while others can barely remember ever having a dream....

Yoga will help you improve your strength and flexibility and help you feel relaxed and calm. Aerobic exercise often leaves you feeling invigorated...