Sleep and Gut Health: The Connection You Didn’t Know About

Did you know that there is a connection between sleep and gut health? Believe it or not, the two are closely linked.

Do you suffer from excessive daytime sleepiness?

Everybody has days when they feel less energetic or more sluggish than usual. You may sometimes understand why this is the case, such as a hectic schedule or a few late nights in a row. However, if you feel drowsy all of the time and are unable to figure out why, you may suffer from… Continue reading Do you suffer from excessive daytime sleepiness?

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Sleep

What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a debilitating condition characterised by long-term fatigue, muscle pain, and joint pain. Other symptoms can include headaches, difficulty thinking and remembering, tender lymph nodes, and a feeling of being overwhelmed. CFS can make it very difficult to do everyday activities and as it’s an “invisible”… Continue reading Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Sleep

10 Most Common Causes of Poor Sleep

Poor sleep is a common problem that can have serious consequences for your health. There are a few reasons why you might not be sleeping well. It could be just one thing, or it could be a combination of factors. Here are the 10 most common causes of poor sleep, according to our sleep experts.… Continue reading 10 Most Common Causes of Poor Sleep

Good sleep habits and why it’s important to develop them

Good sleep habits are often also referred to as good sleep hygiene and relate to how well and efficiently you sleep. Improved sleep can be achieved in a variety of ways.Try to remember that sleep problems are quite common and if you are impacted by them then hopefully some of these suggestions will help you… Continue reading Good sleep habits and why it’s important to develop them

Diabetes and Sleep

Diabetes: What is it? As a result of diabetes mellitus, blood sugar levels become elevated because either the body cannot produce enough insulin or the body tissues become resistant to its effects. Over time, high blood sugar levels can damage numerous body systems. Diabetes is associated with an increased risk for conditions such as poor… Continue reading Diabetes and Sleep

Sleep Disorders – Here Are 10 Of The Most Common

There are many sleep disorders that people experience on a daily basis. Some people have trouble falling asleep, while others wake up frequently during the night. There are also disorders that cause people to be excessively sleepy during the day. If you are experiencing any of these problems, it is important to seek medical help.… Continue reading Sleep Disorders – Here Are 10 Of The Most Common

Understanding Anaesthesia And How It Relates To Sleep and Sleep Apnea

Are sleep and anaesthesia the same, or how do they differ? Sleep is a normal bodily function and it will end, by itself, once you have satisfied your requirement for it. Drugs produce anaesthesia and this state only ends when the chemicals wear off. The drugs causing anaesthesia target the same areas of the brain… Continue reading Understanding Anaesthesia And How It Relates To Sleep and Sleep Apnea

Epilepsy & Sleep Disorders

The comorbidity of epilepsy and sleep apnea is not uncommon. The diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apneas will improve the prognosis and the quality of life in patients with epilepsy. Diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy and sleep apnea comorbidity. Expert Rev Neurother. 2017 May;17(5):475-485. doi: 10.1080/14737175.2017.1262259. Epub 2016 Nov 28.Liu F1, Wang X1.a Department… Continue reading Epilepsy & Sleep Disorders