Blog at a Glance 50% of the population struggle with sleeping issues due to our stress levels from an increasing dependency on technology, processed foods and a rush rush rush mentality. Our increase in stress levels means our body is always on high alert and our brain finds it hard to switch off at night. […]
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Blog at a Glance “I can’t sleep” is a common complaint we hear at SleepDrops from women battling Menopause. Research shows Menopause can disrupt women’s sleep patterns experiencing shorter sleep times of up to two hours and lighter sleep when compared to non-menopausal women. Sleep can be disrupted by menopausal symptoms such as feeling hot, […]
The silly season has passed and a number of us are putting plans in place to work towards our New Year’s resolutions. With this in mind, I thought I would bring the column topic back to the basic fundamentals of health and choose a subject that I feel is one of the most vital determinants […]
As women, we are significantly more at risk than men of experiencing insomnia and sleep issues throughout our lives. Studies from the National Sleep Foundation show that women are not only more likely to suffer from insomnia but also more likely to experience daytime sleepiness AND find it harder to break poor sleep habits. A […]
All you want to do is unwind and drift off into a peaceful sleep, but you just can’t escape the urge to get up and… pee. Waking up to pee (medically known as nocturia) affects approximately 50% of men over the age of 45 and can have significant effects on men long-term. The most common […]
Losing that extra 3,10 or even 20 kilos of weight can be frustrating when you’re consistently putting in the hard work and not seeing any results. While maintaining a healthy diet and exercise regime is critical when it comes to the success of your weightless goals, there are other important lifestyle factors that will undoubtedly […]
For many parents, there is no better feeling than seeing their baby in a peaceful sleep. Babies are precious, however, what most new parents come to learn very quickly is that babies have ever-changing needs and schedules. A lot of parents place importance on trying to get their baby into a routine as soon as […]
Thanks to modern medicine, people are now living longer than ever before. Life longevity is one of the greatest achievements of our modern era, however, some could argue that it is the quality of life, not the length that should really matter. Creating health goals to ensure quality of life is important for all of […]
Although it comes around twice every year, Daylight Savings still manages to catch us all by surprise. Waking up on Sunday morning to find the clocks have turned back or forward an hour doesn’t necessarily mean that our internal body clock has made the same adjustments. The side-effects of Daylight Savings always hit particularly hard […]
How to fall asleep? A common question that many people are looking to answer. We know that there is a lot of sleep advice out there. Some of it is helpful. Some of it is not so helpful. Here are 5 sleep myths debunked by our team of Sleep Specialists. Sleep myth #1 A nightcap […]
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