When we talk about sleep hygiene, we’re not talking about brushing your teeth and washing your hands before turning in.
Yes, both things are essential for your overall health, but we’re really concerned about getting the best night’s sleep possible.
While it’s recommended to get 7 – 9 hours of sleep at night, it isn’t the quantity of sleep that matters as much as the quality of that sleep.
When we rest properly, we can access quality sleep’s healing and restorative powers to fight off illnesses. It also boosts our daily energy and focus levels and improves our general mental and physical well-being.
If you struggle to doze off at night, have difficulty getting up in the morning, or toss and turn all night long? Our expert sleep hygiene guides can help you finally get the quality rest you deserve.
Waking up dizzy in the morning is a more common problem than you might think, and more often than not, it’s no cause for concern. However, it could be a sign of an underlying health concern. Morning dizziness is not usually a problem on its own but is often a side effect of something else. … Read more
In some cases, such as a snoring partner, or noisy neighbors, sleeping with headphones or earbuds might be the only way to get the quality of sleep necessary to function. But the question I often get asked is, what’s the most comfortable way to sleep with headphones or earbuds, and are there any risk factors? … Read more
Experiencing hip pain during the night can be highly frustrating. It can prevent you from getting restorative sleep, resulting in fatigue during the day. There are many possible causes of why hip pain occurs during the night, and most of them aren’t connected to any form of previous injury. The position in which you sleep … Read more
If you’re suffering from a UTI infection, your discomfort, especially during the evening, can adversely affect your sleep quality. The initial matter you need to address when trying to sleep with UTI discomfort is reducing the discomfort itself. Once you’ve done this, you can look at other ways to sleep without waking up multiple times … Read more
Having a chemo port fitted can be a stressful enough time without the challenge of missed sleep or discomfort during the night. While some people may not have an issue sleeping comfortably with a chemo port, others find it highly troublesome, and it can knock on their day-to-day lives. Suppose you’ve recently had a chemo … Read more
Caring for a new baby can be a daunting experience, especially for first-time parents. After all, there’s a seemingly endless list of dos and don’ts when keeping little ones safe, happy, and well. And so, while knowing how to dress a baby for sleep might sound simple enough, there are some essential guidelines to consider. … Read more
By the time most children reach their mid-toddler years, they’re usually pretty excited about sleeping in their beds. But that’s only the case for some. Some children find transitioning from co-sleeping with mom and dad to having their bedroom difficult. Such a drastic change can feel scary and intimidating, especially if they’ve snuggled up beside … Read more
Have you found yourself in the unfortunate position of wearing an air cast or walking boot after an injury? You’ll already know how uncomfortable they can be. Wearing these large and cumbersome objects can take a bit of getting used to. They can interfere with many of your daily routines and activities, including your sleep. … Read more
If you’re a sufferer of sciatica, you will be all too familiar with the challenges you face when getting a good night’s sleep. Getting good quality sleep is detrimental to the treatment of sciatica, making it somewhat of a vicious cycle. You might have heard many varied forms of information that promote sleep aids to … Read more
Who doesn’t love cuddling your baby, kissing them on the head, placing them in their crib, and watching as they soundly drift off to sleep? If only life was that easy, right? Let’s face it; every single baby is entirely different regarding sleeping habits, routines, and likes and dislikes, so finding a bedtime routine that … Read more