Depression is now one of the most diagnosed diseases in the world. It’s currently estimated that one in ten people are on some form of anti-depressant. By contrast, there seems to be little public understanding of the nature of depression or the treatments available. According to Black Dog Institute1, a number of…
Dream your way to success
Australians seem to have little interest in dreams. Maybe it's because dreams "aren't real" that we see no value in them — or perhaps it's the apparent obscurity of some dreams that puts us off. Either way, the end result is that we tend to ignore our dreams — which…
How a Lack of Sleep Can Increase Your Stress
Sleep and Stress Having too much stress in your life can make it difficult to fall asleep and get and good night’s sleep. The relationship between stress and sleep, however, is a two-way street — not getting enough sleep can be the cause of stress. This correlation has been shown in…
Left or Right — Which Side is Better for Sleeping?
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)…
Snoring – Bid Farewell to Things That Make You Jump in the Night
Snoring? Sleep apnea? Whatever happened to counting sheep and drifting peacefully off to sleep? Think about this: about 20 per cent of the population snores at night. And now this: snoring can be the result of obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that collapses the muscles of the sleeper, thereby blocking their windpipe. So again, sufferers of sleep apnea are woken several…
Don’t Let Diabetes Do You Out Of Slumber
Diabetes can have a dire effect on your sleep quality. Everything from nocturnal hypo episodes to sleep apnoea and snoring to insomnia can put a serious dent in your sleep. For diabetics, the impact of disrupted sleep goes beyond the usual lethargy and tiredness during the day. Recent research shows…
Simple changes make a big difference in your sleep and effectiveness
Could sleep be the key to gaining more control over your days and your life? According to a popular book, the things you do, or don’t do, before bedtime can make a big difference. In The Perfect Day Formula: How to Own the Day and Control Your Life, author Craig Ballantyne introduces the 10-3-2-1-0 Goodnight Formula. By applying a simple formula, the author asserts that you…
Transition Time — When to Swap Kids from a Cot to a Bed
Parenthood is full of transitions. One of the most talked about and agonised over is when to transition your child from a cosy cot to a ‘big kids’ bed. Parents don’t want to act too soon nor miss their window for a smooth transition. As a general rule of thumb,…
Benefits of Good Posture
Your posture affects many aspects of your emotional and physical health. Find out how good posture has a positive impact on your emotions, thinking ability and overall quality of life. The Benefits of Good Posture Most of us know the results of bad posture first hand. Who among us…
Overheating at night? Check out these cool tips
Getting too hot in bed is a drag. We have all experienced it, tossing and turning beneath sweat-soaked sheets. Of course, once you get to sleep the problem is solved — right? Unfortunately, evidence suggests otherwise. Bed temperatures that exceed 32ºC can affect REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, causing…