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Sleep Naturally

Mar 04, 2015

In our very rushed 24/7 culture, sleep is becoming a luxury and an indulgence rather than a requirement.  Spending hours at work, on the computer or just simply rushing around, by the time we get to bed, our busy minds are not always willing and able...

Sleep and Health

Feb 20, 2015

Sleep is important for optimum health.  Not only does sleep repair the body, it also refreshes the mind.  During sleep, your brain remains active as it goes through different stages of sleep, repeatedly.  Lack of concentration, coordination and memory...

Sleep and its Benefits

Dec 24, 2014

Research shows that sleep is very important for your mind, body and is general healthy lifestyle.  Sleep goes a beyond banishing those dark under eye circles and puffiness.  Quality sleep and be beneficial to your heart, mind, weight.  These are...

Natural Ways to Better Sleep

Aug 06, 2014

Is lack of sleep getting you down?  Tired of those over the counter tablets which do nothing but make you drowsier than you already are?  There are many ways to get better sleep, naturally.Adequate sleep goes hand in hand with many health benefits.  These...

Study: Poor Sleep Habits May Lead to Obesity

Mar 21, 2014

Sleeping for seven or eight hours per night leads to optimal health. Not only does getting a good night's sleep ensure you wake up refreshed and ready to face the day, but it also helps you to maintain a healthy weight and avoid the development of...

Natural Therapies for Sleep

Mar 14, 2014

Tossing and turning all night, and being unable to get to sleep, can be frustrating. But before you reach for sleeping tablets, you might like to try a more natural solution. In this article, we explore a few popular therapies and natural treatments...

A Guide to Adopting a Healthy Lifestyle to Reduce Stress

Dec 30, 2013

Run ragged? Under pressure? Stress is one of the most common afflictions of modern life; all of us feel overwhelmed and anxious at times. Unfortunately, chronic stress often, if not always, results from lifestyle factors. Neglecting to address the...

Why You Should Stretch Before Bed

Sep 16, 2013

Do you stretch before and after exercise? For many, it’s a no brainer, especially having had it drilled in to us since our school sports days. But what about stretching before bed? Health experts say it’s one of the best times to stretch as we prepare...

How Important is Sleep for Your Health?

Sep 13, 2013

Throughout your life, sleep plays an important role in health and wellbeing. Getting sufficient,high quality sleep as well as getting it at the right times, protects your physical, emotional, intellectual health as well as your general safety. When...

Natural Approaches to Stop Snoring

Jul 26, 2013

You’re drifting off to sleep, lullabied by silence. That is, until your partner’s snoring jolts you out of your slumber. Anyone who snores – or sleeps next to a snorer – will know how frustrating it can be. If you’ve tried conventional treatments...

What is Tibetan Massage?

Dec 04, 2012

Along with Indian Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Tibetan medicine is one of the world's oldest systematised healing systems. Part of the Silk Road trading network that connected India, China and the Persian Empire, Tibetan medicine...

Study: Health Costs of a Sedentary Lifestyle

Oct 30, 2012

We Australians like to think of ourselves as an active, outdoors loving nation, but statistics are proving this healthy image to be a myth. In 2007-2008, a National Health Survey discovered that over 60 percent of Australians were either overweight...

Can I Reset My Body Clock?

Jul 13, 2012

The reason why we feel sleepy at night and wake up in the morning without an alarm clock is because of a natural body clock known as the circadian rhythm. Circadian rhythms can be found throughout the plant and animal kingdoms: they are responsible...

Herbal Medicine for Better Sleep

May 14, 2012

If you're having trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep, herbal medicine may be the best medicine for you. Herbal medicines for better sleep are generally mild and non-addictive, making them perfect for intermittent episodes of sleeplessness or...

5 Ways to Get a Better Night's Sleep

Feb 29, 2012

Do you need an alarm clock to wake you up in the morning? Does it take 2 cups of coffee to make you really feel awake? Does it take another cup of coffee to keep you going after lunch? Do you look forward to weekends as the days when you can sleep...

Stress Much? Find Out How Stress Affects Your Health

Dec 19, 2011

With one in twelve Australians currently suffering from severe stress, it has become increasingly important that we learn to reduce the negative effects of stress on our health and wellbeing. Young people in particular are more prone to severe stress, which...

Low Energy Diet May Help With Sleep Apnea

Jun 13, 2011

If you suffer from sleep apnoea (or 'apnea') switching to a low-kilojoule diet may help you get a better night’s rest. A new study by Swedish researchers have found that eating a low-energy diet to lose weight can help people with obstructive sleep...

A Firewall For The Growing Mind

Nov 18, 2010

Joane Goulding developed her SleepTalk™ process over 34 years ago, after finding that conventional approaches were not helping her young daughter deal with a range of developmental challenges including cerebral palsy, dyspraxia and dyslexia to name...

Exercise And Get Some Shut Eye

Oct 20, 2010

A new study by Northwestern Medicine has found that middle aged and older individuals can improve their sleep significantly by engaging in regular aerobic exercise.  Sleep patterns change dramatically with advancing age, with over half of all people...

Why Do You Need a Good Night's Sleep?

Aug 06, 2010

We all enjoy having a good night's sleep, but why is sleep important and how can we ensure that we are getting enough every night? Read this article to find out. What exactly is sleep? Physiologically, sleep is the restful state all human beings need...

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