Houseplants have recently become a trend as a piece of décor to liven up the bedroom. However, home décor experts are divided on whether a plant in the bedroom is beneficial or harmful. The camp against having plants in bedrooms is because many believe that our green friends take away oxygen from us and produce…
In summary, Sleep Restriction Therapy is “sleeping more by trying to sleep less.” The counterintuitive therapy is indeed an effective way to combat insomnia and has been around for some time. What is Sleep Restriction Therapy? Sleep Restriction Therapy was first introduced by renowned sleep researcher Arthur in 1987. It’s performed well in many clinical trials…
We’ve all been there at least a few times in our lives: you’ve lain in bed for what feels like an hour trying your best to fall asleep, but get trapped drifting back and forth between what feels like a frustrating semiconscious state and blissful restful sleep. You wonder with anxiety if you’ve suddenly lost…
What is quality sleep? On average, you’ll spend 1/3 of your life sleeping – or at least, you should be. In a 4-stage sleep cycle, quality sleep refers to stage 3 and stage 4 (Rapid Eye Movement, REM) sleep. This is the time when your bodily tissues undergo repair from the day’s wear and tear.…