Sleep health centre

Medical Reference related to sleep

1. 5 natural remedies to help stop snoring
   

   Snoring can leave you tired and grumpy in the morning. Consider these five steps for sound sleep.

2. Sleep: Fact or fiction?
   

   Sleep problems affect 1 in 3 of us – but which of these statements are true and which are false?

3. Sleep hygiene
   

   Good sleep starts with what experts call sleep hygiene, including a good bedtime routine and simple lifestyle changes.

4. Meditation for insomnia
   

   A person who is relaxed is more likely to get a good night's sleep. Some people with sleep problems try meditation for their insomnia.

5. Narcolepsy
   

   Narcolepsy is a serious but rare condition causing excessive sleepiness during the day and the possibility of 'sleep attacks', falling asleep at inappropriate times.

6. Complementary and alternative treatments for sleep disorders
   

   Some complementary and alternative therapies used to treat insomnia include supplements, relaxation and meditation, acupuncture and exercise.

7. Sleep apnoea
   

   Sleep apnoea is a relatively common but serious sleep disorder in which a person repeatedly stops breathing for periods of time while they are asleep.

8. Talking in your sleep
   

   Talking in your sleep is speaking while asleep without knowing about it. This used to be called somniloquy.

9. Yawning – does it help cool down our brain?
   

   Why do we yawn? It may not be about tiredness. Learn more.

10. Sleep disorders: Finding help
    

    If sleep problems are affecting you or someone close to you, we can help you get more advice and support. This list offers a guide to sleep disorder charities, organisations and resources online.