Can't Sleep Club
Sleep is an essential part of all of our lives.
The knock on effects of troubled sleep can be varied and super challenging.
It affects our daily function, emotions, reaction times & memory.
In this section learn how others are coping with sleep challenges &
discover if you can help yourself…
Huh?
Sleep routine + Sleep Habits = Sleep Hygiene
Sleep is an essential function that allows both our body and mind to recharge and function properly.
Sleeping is essential to a healthy lifestyle and a positive mindset.
Effects?
Not getting enough sleep can lead to reduced cognitive abilities, higher risk for contracting diabetes and obesity; and increase mental health problems.
75% of patients of depression also have sleep problems according to a study by Hafter et Al, 2017
Why??
Some of the most common causes for lack of sleep are stress, anxiety, excess of caffeine, excess of accumulated energy, and the disorders mentioned above.
Maybe it’s a condition?
Among the disorders associated to a poor sleep hygiene, we have: Insomnia , Sleep Apnea , Narcolepsy, Restless Leg Syndrome , Parasomnias .
These disorders can be both symptoms and consequences of a lack of sleep.
Podcast
A book
Stuff you can buy that helps
Night time tea / or this one / or these snooze bags
Earplugs, we like Muji’s
Further resources
Help Guide: How to sleep better
NHS: How to get to sleep
Ask your GP about herbal medicine and therapy.