Why the Sleepless should be Passionate about Passiflora
Passionflower (Passiflora Incarnata) Isn’t nature wonderful? I never tire of looking at this beautiful plant. I love the colours and structure of the flower. I first recall being enchanted by…
Make Time for Thyme
Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris) is a fragrant Mediterranean herb known for its culinary uses. But did you know it has a host of qualities when taken herbally? At this time of…
Sleep Apnoea – When is a snore not just a snore?
Whatever the reason, snoring is a big problem and can lead to relationship problems, sleep deprivation in your partner and, potentially,
Why Sleep Hygiene may not be enough to help you sleep
If you have struggled with your sleep for some time, it is likely you have come across Sleep Hygiene, a series of behavioural and bedroom environment changes to help you…
Perimenopause
It isn’t the end of the road … To mark World Perimenopause Day, it is the perfect opportunity to talk about this increasingly common condition.Perimenopause is the term used to…
A Healthy Gut = Healthy Sleep
Many of you may well be aware that the Pineal Gland needs sunlight and darkness to help maintain your body& Circadian Rhythm and, crucially, to produce the sleep hormone, Melatonin. …
You’re not alone
Insomnia is a condition which describes problems getting to sleep, remaining asleep and getting up at the desired time in the morning. Symptoms can vary from mild to excessive daytime…
How Anxiety Affects your Sleep
Anxiety is truly at epidemic levels in the UK. Research has revealed that in recent years, 8.2 million cases of anxiety were recorded, with women being twice as likely to…
Sleep is One of Three Primary Health Functions
The body has its own, innate intelligence which functions without our consciousness or input, its purpose being to keep us as well as we can be at any given time.…
Cut The Caffeine!
Caffeine is an alkaloid, an organic substance found in plants which have powerful physiological effects. Caffeine is also a powerful psychoactive substance which affects the central nervous system and sleep(1).…