Many of us enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and perhaps a cigarette or glass of wine too. These are some of life’s little pleasures! But if you have trouble with your sleep, caffeine, alcohol, and nicotine can disrupt it. In this blog post, I’ll delve into the affect of these substances on your sleep and how you can minimize their impact and enjoy more restful nights. Caffeine and Sleep: A Jittery Connection We all know caffeine is in tea and coffee and it’s a favourite morning drink for many of us (me included). Did you know that there is caffeine in green tea, chocolate, fizzy drinks (soda), ene ..read more

Sleeping Tips For MenopauseHow does menopause effect sleep? Menopause is a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman’s periods. It can be accompanied by a (wide) range of physical and emotional symptoms, most commonly including hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings and sleep disturbances. Each women’s experience of perimenopause will be unique to them. In this blog post, I’ll discuss the importance of good sleep during menopause and provide some practical tips for sleeping better. Getting enough sleep is essential for overall health and well-being, but it is especially importan ..read more

If you have trouble getting to sleep, waking in the night, waking-up too early or just not feeling rested after sleeping, then you might have insomnia. Sleep is one of the three pillars of good physical and mental health – along with what we eat and moving our bodies. Insomnia means that we struggle to get enough good quality sleep, and it affects how we feel and function during the daytime. Insomnia can be caused by lots of different things. For example, a stressful event, being pregnant, having a baby, menopause, chronic stress, anxiety, depression, physical pain and grief. It can also be a ..read more

Insomnia is one of the most common problems women experience during perimenopause and beyond, affecting between 40-60% of menopausal and post-menopausal women at some point. What is the menopause? Menopause is the natural end of menstruation (periods) that occurs typically between the ages of 45 and 55 (in the UK, the average age is 51). Medically, it is classified as the date one year after your last period. It is caused by a decline in the production of hormones by the ovaries. As hormone levels drop, periods become irregular and eventually stop altogether. While menopause is a natural proce ..read more