Some people with insomnia have long awakenings during the night and some try to deal with their poor sleep by staying in bed longer in the morning to “make up” some of their lost sleep. This generally upsets the body clock and sleep patterns become increasingly disorganised. What is sleep restriction therapy? This method was…
Both natural and artificial blue light can boost your alertness and mental sharpness however too much of it may keep you awake when your body needs to wind down. What is blue light? Blue light is a colour in the visible light spectrum that can be seen by human eyes. It has a short wavelength,…
Did you know that most people sleep better when their bedroom is clean and tidy? A survey conducted for the National Sleep Foundation, looked at the relationship between bedroom environment and sleep. Here’s an overview of their findings: Seven out of 10 people said they made their bed every day or almost every day. The…
Did you know we have seven senses? While most people are familiar with sight, touch, taste, sound and smell, two further senses – vestibular and proprioception – round out the way we process the world around us. Using these senses to help calm us is known as sensory modulation. Focusing on certain senses while trying…
There is not a shiftworker on the planet who has not had trouble sleeping and tried to sort the problems out themselves. They have tried diets, relaxation techniques, calming through the senses, pills, herbs, black out curtains and more. By trying all these strategies many have become highly knowledgeable about sleep strategies and have been helping…
Keeping a healthy sleep pattern can be challenging for anyone, but for shiftworkers it is near impossible. Working nights, being on call, and early starts, can upset the body clock while potentially increasing the risk to your physical and mental health, along with more accidents and incidents. Lack of good quality sleep occurs because our…