Most of us will suffer from some kind of sleep disorder in our life. Sleep disorders include snoring, sleep apnea, insomnia, sleep deprivation and sleep behaviours called parasomnias, restless legs syndrome, circadian disorders, narcolepsy, bedwetting, night terrors and nightmares and others.
The cause of sleep disorders can be physical disturbances ie. back pain; medical issues ie. asthma; psychiatric disorders ie. depression and anxiety or environmental issues ie alcohol. We have looked in to a number of these disorders to help you improve the quality of your sleep, as good sleep is vital for optimal health.
World Sleep Day 2021 – Regular Sleep, Healthy Future
This past year has shone a global spotlight on our health and immunity like no other year, writes © Sleep Recovery Teacher, Nicky Dye. But do people understand [...]
Sleep Apneoa treatment used in the fight against Covid-19
During these unprecedented times, we have all had to adapt and this includes our NHS heroes who have been faced with treating thousands of patients with this new strain [...]
What You Can Do If You’re Feeling Anxious At Bedtime
If you’re suffering from anxiety and it is affecting your ability to get to sleep, stay asleep or wake up refreshed, you are not alone. According to MIND For Better [...]
Guide on How to Stop Snoring
Snoring is one of the most common sleep disorders and causes sleep disruption for many people. It occurs when the uvula and soft palate in your mouth relax while [...]
What is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is one of the many sleep disorders that can affect the quality of someone’s sleep. It is a serious disorder during which a person’s breathing will stop [...]
What is sleep deprivation?
At some point in our lives most of us will probably have missed a night’s sleep. Perhaps pulling an all nighter to study for an exam, being up with [...]
Common sleep problems for children and babies
You might think that when you have finally cracked the problem of getting your child to sleep through the night that your sleep problems are behind you. Not necessarily! [...]
What is Insomnia?
If you have difficulty falling asleep at night or are waking up during the night then you might be wondering if you are suffering with insomnia. You are not [...]
What Causes Snoring?
Snoring can be a real problem and it can affect many people's sleep. It is thought that up to 45% of us snore occasionally and 25% snore habitually. Snoring can [...]
