Ah, the holidays. Does anyone else consider the month of December one long holiday? Somehow, when December 1st hits, vacation mode is immediately set in motion. Now, don’t get me wrong, there are a lot of positives with this way of thinking! People are happier, anticipating the upcoming holiday they will spend with friends and…
Category: Sleep Health
Can you believe it’s that time of the year again? Leave for work in darkness, head home from work in darkness. You might notice that the end of Daylight Savings Time means it’s just that little bit harder to keep up with some healthy habits you picked up over the summer like biking at sunset…
There’s no denying that menopause is a time of serious change—hormonally, physically, and psychologically. Even if you’re perimenopausal (you aren’t experiencing menopause yet), you’ve likely heard stories of the dreaded hot flashes, sudden mood swings, and changes in metabolism. If you’re like many women, these changes can (and do) directly impact your sleep quality, leaving…
Tea is a staple beverage in millions of Canadian households, and for good reason: Whether to stimulate or to soothe, tea is an all-around health-boosting drink. Herbal teas, specifically, have been used for centuries to aid in relaxation, sleep, and fatigue reduction. Plus, they’re a healthier alternative to caffeinated beverages if you’re trying to cut…
Get ready to sleep better this winter because we’re opening our first-ever sleep boutique in Bedford, Nova Scotia! Part clinic, part retail store, our new Bedford location is where you can shop (and test!) our favourite sleep solutions, all complemented by the same services and level of care as our other locations—and it’s only a…
Summer is officially over, and the fall weather is in full swing! That means there shouldn’t be any more disagreements with your partner about which setting the fan or air conditioner should be on, right? Maybe not. If you’re like many couples, you sleep better at different temperatures—in all seasons. So, even if your fan…
It’s fall… AGAIN! While I’m already counting down the months until next summer and that summer weather, it can feel nice to cozy up in a big sweatshirt and drink some hot apple cider. And there’s one more thing that makes the anticipatory season to winter that much better: Thanksgiving. To be honest, leading up…
Back to school takes on a whole new meaning this year. It’s not only back to school, it’s back to work, back to socializing, commuting… all the things we haven’t been able to do for the past year and a half! While it’s all so exciting, it can also be anxiety-inducing for so many reasons….
If you’re anything like us, you’d never say no to a weekend getaway or faraway destination. The advent of air travel has afforded us the luxury of condensing a weeks-long journey into mere hours, but that expedient travel comes at a cost. Money aside, the true cost of air travel comes in the form of…
We all love our furry, four-legged friends. Because they’re a source of joy, comfort and security during the day, many pet owners choose to keep their furballs close at night as well. The comfort is undeniable, but is it good for your sleep? Like many aspects of your individual sleep routine, your personal circumstances will…
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