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Amy McClelland: Posted on 21 April 2015 13:49
Night time breathing for insomnia
Nearly everyone that I see in the Sleep Wales clinic describes feeling agitated at night or having lots of racing thoughts.
If there is one way of staying calm at night, that is to breath!
It sounds like such a cliche doesn't it? We have all heard about how slowing down our breathing can help us to calm down but how exactly does it work? How exactly do we do it?
Breathing is important for several reasons. If we start to feel agitated or tense, our breathing can speed up. |
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Posted on 02 March 2015 16:05
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Posted on 23 October 2012 13:00
For both adults and children, exercise is vital for good sleep. Have a read of this article to find out why exercise helps sleep. |
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Posted on 02 October 2012 10:20
 It is ok not to sleep all night. Great article on how we must start thinking differently about sleep.
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Posted on 14 August 2012 17:52
Good article from the Guardian exploring the prevalence of sleep problems in the UK |
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Posted on 05 July 2012 13:35
 Exposure to sunlight is highly significant factor that affects sleep on many levels. It is not only how much light your are exposed to but also when you are exposed to it that counts. Have a look at this article from Prof Till Roenneberg. |
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Posted on 11 June 2012 17:43
Ultimate Napping: A How-To Guide 6 steps to the best nap ever. Published on June 5, 2010 by
A
catnap might sound like the ultimate indulgence. Yet it’s a natural
part of daily life for people in many cultures, not to mention more than
85% of other mammals. If you’re chronically overworked and
under-rested, however, you’ll probably want to make every minute of your
nap count. |
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Posted on 09 May 2012 18:24
Obesity linked to lack of sleep
Less sleep led to higher levels of a hormone which increases hungerA reduction in the time people spend asleep could partly account for soaring obesity rates, a study has revealed.Researchers at the University of Bristol have found that hormonal
changes caused by lack of sleep could lead to increased appetite.
The population-based study examined more than 1,000 volunteers.
Report author Dr Shahrad Taheri said: "Individuals who spent less than
eight hours sleeping were shown to have a greater likelihood of being
heavier. |
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Posted on 01 February 2012 16:48
Are sleeping pills mother's NEW little helper?
Last updated at 10:54 PM on 2nd January 2012
Kathy Twomey fell into bed
exhausted after another busy day juggling work with childcare for her
two children under three years old. But
instead of falling asleep, Kathy stayed awake — all night and for the
next three consecutive nights. ‘I just had so much on my plate that I
couldn’t switch off. I’d get into bed and my mind would be racing about
things I had to get done the next day,’ she says. |
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