Many foods contain naturally occurring substances that bring on sleep; here are some of the best choices to help you settle down for a quality rest. Walnuts Walnuts are a good source of tryptophan, a sleep-enhancing amino acid that helps make serotonin and melatonin, the “body clock” hormone that sets … Read more
Pregnancy can be a frustrating ordeal and carries its own set of problems which can aggravate or cause insomnia and tempt one to pop one of those colorful pills that promise to drive away all the stress and worrying. Imagine that one night where you can slip away into a dreamless state … Read more
Some people can find it really difficult to get to sleep. A lack of sleep can have a massively detrimental effect on a person’s ability to function, so here are a few simple tips to help a person sleep better at night. Sleep At Regular Times: Make sure you go … Read more
Is snoring dangerous? Well, yes and no. Snoring in itself isn’t dangerous (other than when your frustrated and wakeful bed partner punches you!) because this is just the vibration of the soft tissues at the back of the throat as you breathe in and out. However if the soft tissues … Read more
If you’re not sleeping well the position of your pillow could make a big difference, especially if you regularly wake up feeling stiff or if you suffer from a joint problem such as arthritis. Waking up feeling that you haven’t had a good night’s sleep or feeling that you’re not … Read more
Sleeping with lights on could lead to significant weight gain, suggests new research. This weight gain maybe attributed to disruption of the normal light-dark cycle that regulates meal time. Scientists at the Ohio State University conducted experiments with three groups of mice. One group was subjected to 16 hours of … Read more
Let’s not mistake the early morning for an easy task. Though there are some who manage to jump effortlessly from slumber to the bathroom sink, this particular breed hails from alien planets and possess superhuman powers to resist the all-too-common mayhem that is our morning routine. For the rest of … Read more
If you want an insight into somebody’s true personality, then try to catch a glimpse of the way they sleep. Scientists believe the position in which a person goes to sleep provides an important clue about the kind of person they are. Professor Chris Idzikowski, director of the Sleep Assessment … Read more
