Monthly Archives - May 2020

Benefits of Sleeping on Your Left

Tips: Benefits of Sleeping on Your Left

We all have our preferred sleep positions in bed. This is our go-to position to induce and fall asleep faster. While doctors and medical experts believe sleeping on your back is the ideal position, not many prefer or practice this. Most people prefer to sleep on their sides or in the fetal position. Sleeping on your side ensures a host of positives, especially on your left. Sleeping on your left reduces heartburn, alleviates acid refluxes, improves circulation, betters digestion. This is...

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Binge Sleeping Effects and Consequences

Binge Sleeping: Tips, Effects and Consequences

Over the year, the way we live and sleep has changed drastically. Right from sleeping at sundown many years ago, to the era of sleeping at sunrise as we practice today - we have come a long way in modifying our sleep architecture to adapt to the growing modern lifestyle. Unfortunately, this comes with a host of implications. Most common being, insomnia, increased mental health issues, and other forms of sleep disorders. In search of a solution, the new age adult,...

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Irregular Sleep Wake Cycle

Know More About Irregular Sleep-Wake Cycle

Globally, sleep is generally considered and practiced as a nighttime activity. We fall asleep at night after a long day to ensure our body rests and recovers. However, there are people who suffer from the rare case of irregular sleep-wake cycles. This condition is an uncommon form of circadian rhythm sleep disorder. People suffering from this condition tend to sleep in several smaller intervals during a 24hour period. For instance, one may sleep between one and four hours in many...

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Bedtime Workout

Bedtime Workout: Can it Enhance Sleep Quality?

Exercising is a great way to stay healthy and in shape. It not only promotes a better physical lifestyle but also keeps mental health in check. Subject to one’s active and busy lifestyles, people work out at different times the day. However, there’s an idea that working out closer to bedtime results in an energy boost in the body making it difficult to fall asleep. This would then either lead to restlessness or interrupted sleep. As a result, most people prefer...

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Tips for Getting Rid of Sleep Bags Under the Eyes

Tips for Getting Rid of Sleep Bags Under the Eyes

Sleep bags under the eyes can be quite a concern for people. These are usually formed with age when weakened and sagging under the eyes relaxes. Over time with our lifestyle choices or genes, sleep bags can get even puffier and prominent. Generally harmless, these bags are a cosmetic concern. They are most noticeable in the morning as fluids settle in through the night, hence deriving the name - sleep bags. However, sleep bags could also be a sign of underlying...

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