When I first started thinking about this blog, I was going to entitle it “Five Reasons to Sleep” and then discuss five benefits of a good night’s sleep. However, when I started to think about it, I realised that there is really only one reason to sleep: to keep alive! Every single creature on earth … Continue reading One Good Reason To Sleep
Category: Sleep & Sleep Disorders
Cardamon milk
RECIPE If you are struggling to fall asleep at night then try a warm, soothing, milky drink after dinner. Although cold milk is known to thicken mucous secretions and so is best avoided if you are prone to post-nasal drip or sinus problems, according to ayurvedic medicine heated milk does not do this. Our cardamon … Continue reading Cardamon milk
Stress & your hormones
When discussing hormones it’s difficult to know where to begin. We could start by looking at different disorders related to hormonal problems: for example premenstrual syndrome, menopausal problems, infertility, thyroid disorders, weight problems, depression, chronic fatigue….the list is endless. Or we could start by looking at different treatment options and how they work. For example, … Continue reading Stress & your hormones
3 Steps to a good night’s sleep
According to the American Sleep Association, approximately 30% of adult Americans suffer from insomnia. That is nearly 1/3 of adults! Are you one of those statistics? If you are, then you certainly are not alone. So what can you do about it? The best place to start with getting a good night’s sleep is what … Continue reading 3 Steps to a good night’s sleep