How do we navigate this strange new living-with-Covid world? What was once taken for granted is now so different. We have to keep reminding ourselves of the fine line between living in the midst...
As much as we try to keep summer alive, we must also prepare for shorter days and colder temperatures chasing us indoors. Here in the northern hemisphere, the nip is in the air early...
Up until recently Summer was considered a time of relaxation. Unfortunately, the option for such a “normal” activity is not always available to many people in these uncertain times. Savouring the little breaks we...
How well you sleep, has a lot to do with where you sleep. Your bedroom should be an oasis dedicated to promoting the most restful sleep possible. You may be doing yourself a disservice,...
Over-the-counter melatonin is widely considered to be the go-to medication for sleep issues. Consumers should be aware, however, of the consequences of melatonin and the specificity of its purpose. The general assumption seems to...
It’s that time of year. That first back-to-school ad catches your eye and sends a shiver down your spine. Even if you have been out of school for 20 years, the shock never seems...
Mindfulness is an exercise growing in popularity and usefulness. With mental health awareness on the rise, more people are recognizing the importance of paying attention to the mind and what it needs. More often...
We’ve touched upon the concept of “COVIDSomnia” in previous blogs, however what about those who report improved sleep quality in the midst of the pandemic? There are a few demographics who may find the...
You know that feeling. You finally get to bed after yawning all day, then proceed to lie awake in bed unable to actually fall asleep. Beyond frustrating! This experience is called psychophysiological insomnia (PI),...
Is it creeping up on you? This disturbing feeling that you are moving from occasional sleeplessness to having a full-blown sleep problem? You are not alone! At least 30% of the population suffers from...
