Since technology often means, for our younger generations, that we are getting less sleep does that mean our brains/bodies will adjust to needing less? Probably not. They might adjust but everything comes at a cost. Even now we can cope on less sleep, to a certain degree, but it just means our ... [ Read More ]
Your Partner or sleep?
Some people can have the most pleasant sleep next to their partner and sleep soundlessly for years, being cuddled and embraced. Similarly, some partners cannot sleep soundlessly next to their partners for years and they could think of nothing worse! It doesn’t mean the relationship is doomed or ... [ Read More ]
Jet lag is maths related too!
I found myself thinking, "Well, if I stay awake for x hours then I will get y sleep," and so on and this happened for about 3 days! I flew home from Paris to Brisbane and it took me about 4 days to readjust. Normally I am a good sleeper and if I don't have exactly 8 hours every night, I have a ... [ Read More ]
How To Get A Good Nights Sleep
Did you wake up this morning and your first thought was how you could sleep for two hours more? It can get even worse when your tiredness stick with you through the day. Isn’t it time to change your sleeping routine? A lot of people underestimate the power of quality sleep. Luckily, there are few ... [ Read More ]
The Essential Guide On Using Light To Improve Sleep
Although sleep problems can have a variety of causes, one major cause of insomnia is a disrupted circadian rhythm. Because of our modern, 21st century lifestyle, we've become way out of tune with the earth's normal day-night cycle. Luckily, there's a few things you can do about this. Get lots, ... [ Read More ]
9 Powerful Nutrients That Help You Get A Good Night’s Sleep
We sleep as much as a third of our lives. And that is not a waste of our time, because sleeping is very important for both physical and mental recovery. During sleep, all sorts of activities take place: restoring organs, such as muscle recovery. The brain also desperately needs that total rest to ... [ Read More ]
8 Hours sleep a day? Forget about it – check out these strange sleeping habits!
We all know that we are supposed to get a solid eight hours sleep per day - this is a tried and tested fact that has become a globally accepted standard. Is sleep as black and white as we think however? Is obtaining eight hours of uninterrupted bliss as vital as scientists and researchers lead us to ... [ Read More ]
Bizarre Sleeping Habits of 61 Famous People (Infographic)
First published here: https://celebjury.com/bizarre-sleeping-habits-61-famous-people-infographic/We’re constantly reminded how important getting seven to eight hours of sleep is in order to function normally. Yet, for some of the most successful people on Earth, sleep is a precious commodity. Their ... [ Read More ]
Sleep Deprivation? Try These Free Relaxation Audio Sessions
Having trouble falling off to sleep because you are stressed or have an overactive mind? Here is how to unwind your mind!One of our readers, Deborah Wood has created a website designed to help friends get to sleep faster. It’s called; Audio Relaxation Travel (A.R.T.) and she combined ... [ Read More ]
The one vital ingredient to sleeping
We set our alarm to wake up – why not set it to go to bed! The largest sleepover, or Pyjama Party, ever recorded by Guinness World Records was organized by Girlguiding UK last May 8, 2008. The event was attended by 1,626 participants in Kent, UK. This was a big event and the planning was ... [ Read More ]
5 Simple Ways to Help You Fall Asleep Faster
Sleep doesn’t always come easy. While some of us are out as soon as head meets pillow, many of us have to fight a little harder to get past counting sheep. There are steps you can take, however, if you want to hedge your bets. While long-term, persistent insomnia is something you’ll want to see your ... [ Read More ]
Weird Sleep Experiments
Weird Sleep Experiments infographic by Mattress Online. ... [ Read More ]
Two quick quotes before bed
1. When your meditation continues throughout waking and sleeping, wherever you are is heaven. –Hakuin2. Those who delight in truth sleep peacefully with clear minds. – BuddhaAnd a quote for tomorrow:1. It’s better to be ignorant than mistaken. – Japanese Proverb ... [ Read More ]
How Much Sleep Do I Need?
This article was first published here: https://www.nestmaven.com/sleep/how-much-sleep-do-i-need/ How Much Sleep Do I Need? How Many Hours Of Sleep Humans (And Pets) Really Need According To Science! With sleep-deprivation at an all-time high, it’s important to stop and ask yourself: “Am I sleeping ... [ Read More ]
Ways to Enhance Sleep Quality
Not getting enough sleep, or not getting enough restful sleep, can have a huge impact on your overall quality of life – and can even lead to some unpleasant physical side effects. Sleep is when your body has a chance to heal and repair most of its organs and tissues, so a chronic sleep deficiency ... [ Read More ]
Clean sleeping is not new
In a recent article by Gwyneth Paltrow: http://www.self.com/story/gwyneth-paltrow-clean-sleeping, she said we need to get good quality sleep. Why would we treat this as news? Clean sleep, quality sleep, sound sleep, healthy sleep – yes it is all the same thing! It’s like being told it’s necessary to ... [ Read More ]
Catch thoughts during the day to rest better at night
Do you find yourself replaying what has happened during the day? I said this and he said that and I should have said this or that? Well, there is a way to stop before you react. Megan Ward, who has studied science and naturopathy and is the Author of: ‘A State of Mind – Happiness Beyond all ... [ Read More ]
Doctor told me to sleep on the floor
Years ago I had a sleep-over party for my step-daughter and the 11-year-olds all slept in their sleeping bags, on top of blankets on the carpeted floor and I remember thinking mattresses would be much better, but now I am not so sure! John Durant is author of The Paleo Manifesto and founder of Wild ... [ Read More ]
There is no such thing as a sleep life balance
Do we get the kids to bed and not worry about their school work? Sometimes, the most organised parents in the world run out of time and it’s not good to skip homework because that can affect other things? I think it’s occasionally okay to write a note to excuse homework, but what is that teaching ... [ Read More ]
People sleep better because they are unique not due to happiness
Researchers thought for years that happy people slept better. However, they then found that happy people, having a not so happy time, actually found it caused more sleep problems for them than for more negative type people who could handle negative emotions better! Anthony Ong, Ph.D., a positive ... [ Read More ]
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