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Signs Your Immune System Needs Some Strengthening

Sleep and Immunity

Blog at a Glance The COVID-19 pandemic has heightened awareness of the importance of a strong immune system for protecting you and your family against infection. Learn exactly what the immune system does and the three different types of immunity. Learn about some of the key signs and symptoms that your immune system needs some […]

Is Sleep Apnoea Disrupting your Sleep?

Is Sleep Apnoea Disrupting your Sleep

Blog at a Glance Sleep Apnoea is a common condition disrupting the sleep and quality of life for one in seven people worldwide. If you, your child or partner snore or wake often through the night you could be suffering from Sleep Apnoea. Read our blog below to help you identify the signs and symptoms […]

Tips to Help You Fall Asleep Faster

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. […]

I Can’t Sleep! How Menopause affects your Sleeping Patterns

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, […]

Take it to Heart, Sleep Matters

Take it to Heart, Sleep Matters

Blog at a Glance February marks Heart Health Awareness Month and this month we are asking you to show your heart some love and take action to prioritise your sleep. Sleep deprivation has been linked to numerous heart problems including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart attacks, obesity, diabetes, and stroke. 1 Implementing a consistent […]

Are Hormones Keeping You Awake At Night?

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 […]

Constantly Stressed? How to manage it naturally

In modern society, we are becoming increasingly desensitized to the feeling of stress. If you are a writer, freelancer, banker, or even a teacher, you know that tight work with deadlines, caffeine consumption, busy family schedules, being stuck in traffic and scrolling through the latest current affairs on social media, can all contribute to the […]

Impact of Sleeplessness on Relationships

Impact of Sleeplessness on Relationships

When you suffer from sleeplessness, everyone in your family – especially your partner – suffers alongside you. The impact of sleeplessness on relationships manifests in all aspects of family life. Firstly, your inability to fall or stay asleep can cause your partner to have difficulty sleeping simply because you are sharing the same bed. This […]

Three Sleep Specialist Tips for a Sleeping Baby

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 […]