So. Surely everyone has seen this meme? Hilarious! But also… awww. I know. So tired. Amusing though it is to make light of the situation, chronic sleep deprivation isn’t a joke. It’s truly awful and plays havoc with your health. From upsetting metabolism, to messing with digestion, impacting on immune function, mood and cognition. You […]
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Sleep is medicine
The value of sleep cannot be overstated. It’s such an important factor for physical and mental wellbeing. Sleep is the time our bodies use to recharge our batteries, something we need to do every day. Every day. It restores and revives us: physically and mentally. It ensures we have enough energy to do what we […]
Your sleep cycle. Your mood. Related?
Sleep is one of the most important factors for health and wellbeing. It helps your body recharge each day. When you don’t get enough, it can significantly impact your mood, energy, concentration, memory, appetite, metabolism and hormones. Sleep matters! I often talk about sleep in clinic and you may have noticed that I often reference it as a therapeutic […]
Rest: an important concept for health
If you’re feeling run down, your throat’s hurting, head feeling fuzzy, mood a bit flat… this would be a good time to rest. For these are all signs that your health isn’t at its best and could do with some nurturing. Rest is a crucial factor in staying healthy – it allows your body the […]
Warm feet = happy sleep
It is getting COLD here in Brisbane.. and indeed across much of the Southern Hemisphere. While most places are – or should be – equipped for the cold snap, here in Sunny Queensland we seem to be possessed of houses designed to repel heat and encourage air flow. This is an excellent quality throughout the […]