I was recently treated to a fabulous facial, as well as a sports massage at Aromatics Wellbeing Centre in the Tyger Waterfront, right next to where the Banks had a store! The salon is huge and the staff are amazing, and they also have a wide range of specials running at present, which keep you going back for more! The ... Read More »
If you can’t sleep for 8 hours without having to get up to wee, then you may have a problem. This could be as simple as drinking too much alcohol or taking certain medication, or excessive caffeine consumption before bed time. This could also be a sign of kidney problems, diabetes, heart or prostate problems. Get it checked out by ... Read More »
1-Don’t sleep with your pets! I am a fine one to talk though……my kitty (Othello) sleeps on me every night and heaven forbid I roll him off, or wake him up! I spend more time worrying about him and lying awake watching him than actually sleeping. But, if he doesn’t come to bed, I worry about where he is too! ... Read More »
As we age, the ends of our chromosomes, called telomeres, become shorter. This makes people more vulnerable to disease. You might think there’s nothing you can do, but new research suggests otherwise. In a pilot study, lifestyle changes boosted an enzyme that increases telomere length. Other studies also find diet and exercise can protect telomeres. So healthy habits may slow ... Read More »
While small children typically take naps in the afternoon, our culture generally frowns upon mid-day sleep. However, even in those who get enough sleep (but particularly in those who don’t), many people experience a natural increase in drowsiness in the afternoon, about 8 hours after waking. And research shows that you can make yourself more alert reduce stress and improve ... Read More »
Researchers belive that the way we sleep says a lot about the type of person we are. Do you believe that, is it true? Let’s have a look at some of the sleep “styles” and see if you agree with them? Our lives, the amount of sleep we get, and how well we actually rest during those nighttime hours may ... Read More »
Many jokes have been made about it and it is quite misunderstood, but Narcolepsy can be a debilitating disorder, which left untreated can have even have fatal consequences. Think about going without slep for an extended period of time and how it makes you feel, both physically and emotionally. Now think what it would be like to be like that ... Read More »
I just discovered this awesome spray made of mostly organic essential oils. It contains Lavender, Neroli, Madarin and Chamomile oil and is safe to use during pregnancy. The spray is a relaxant, promotes sleep, and is great for restless, fearful and moody people! It sounds like we all need this at this time of the year and could be a ... Read More »
With Christmas around the corner, we no doubt looking forward to that well cook, delicious traditional Christmas meal. The only problem is that afterwards, its terribly difficult to stay awake! It happens in Boardrooms too – after lunch the speaker has difficulty keeping everyone energised and awake! So, why does this happen, what’s going on? Surely, the energy put into ... Read More »
Sleep apnea is a common disorder in which you have one or more pauses in breathing or shallow breaths while you sleep. Breathing pauses can last from a few seconds to minutes. They often occur 5 to 30 times or more an hour. Typically, normal breathing then starts again, sometimes with a loud snort or choking sound. Sleep apnea usually ... Read More »
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