There’s nothing worse than hearing your alarm go off, opening your eyes and feeling like you didn’t get any rest. Or tossing and turning all night long before falling asleep only a few short hours before you need to wake up. We all get a bad night of sleep every…
When it comes time to hit the hay, most of us think our brains shut off for the night. But the truth is, our brain is about to start its second shift of the day. Sleep is arguably, one of the most important parts of our daily routine. Getting enough…
When it comes to diets and fitness routines, there’s something different out there for everyone. But when it comes to sleep, the prescription for optimal shut-eye is much more close to a “one size fits all” method. The Sleep Health Foundation recommends that adults aged between 18-65 need seven to…
There’s nothing better than crawling into bed at a reasonable hour, snuggling into your familiar sheets, closing your eyes, and then drifting easily and soundly into a 7 to 8-hour sleep. To achieve this, many of us adhere to a strict bedtime routine. For others, it comes easily and naturally.…
Allergies; our body’s hypersensitive reactions to pesky irritants that come into contact with our body. Usually making contact through our nasal passage, allergies can cause nasal congestion, sneezing, itchy watery eyes, runny nose and worst of all – poor sleep. In Australia and New Zealand alone, allergies affect around 18% of…
When it comes to your health, sleep plays an important role. While more sleep won’t necessarily prevent you from getting sick, skimping on it could adversely affect your immune system, leaving you susceptible to a bad cold or case of the flu. To keep yourself sniffle-free this season, here’s what…
Most likely, you probably never thought about which side is better for sleeping, but research has shown that sleeping on your left side can alleviate chronic heartburn and might be beneficial for overall health. It’s believed that left-side sleeping offers a number of other health benefits. John Douillard (Doctor of Chiropractic and Certified Ayurveda Practitioner)…
High blood pressure (hypertension) is the most common condition of the circulatory system. The condition is often called a ‘silent killer’ because it can go undetected if blood pressure isn’t checked and can result in heart conditions and stroke. According to the Heart Foundation, 32% of Australians aged 18 years and over have high blood pressure, which is defined…
As daylight savings sadly draws to an end and the evenings start to fade away into the darkness, grab your neglected trainers and treat yourself to a much-deserved morning work out, after all, your body will naturally continue to wake at the time it is used to, giving you that…
Niggle. Twinge. Pang. Never put lower back pain on the back burner. It doesn’t matter whether you feel an occasional grumble or carry a painful ache with you always. Lower back pain is your call to action, and, if you fail to respond, you will only be setting yourself and your health…
We can’t survive without food, water, air and sleep?
Sleep is a necessity, not a luxury!
The average cost of a new mattress over its lifetime
costs less than one cup of coffee per week?
Our mattress is the most used piece of furniture in our house?
