Unisom SleepTabs Review
For the last two weeks, I’ve taken Unisom SleepTabs every night. It’s one of the more popular anti-histamine over the counter sleep aids, especially in the United States. I sometimes …
ZzzQuil Nighttime Sleep Aid Review
I recently tested the non-prescription sleep aid ZzzQuil for several nights to see if it would help me sleep better. It’s made by Vicks, who also make Benadryl. Benadryl is …
Neuro Rest Sleep Aid Review
This week I’ve been testing Neuro Rest, an over the counter sleep aid that’s made in the United Kingdom. It follows the growing trend of making non-prescription sleep aids with a …
Vitafusion SleepWell Review
Vitafusion SleepWell is a sleep aid containing melatonin, passionflower, chamomile, and lemon balm. It’s sold over the counter in the US, where melatonin doesn’t require a prescription as it’s considered …
Sominex Anti-Histamine Sleep Aid Review
Sominex is an over the counter sleep aid that uses an anti-histamine as the active ingredient. In this review, I’ll describe my personal experience of taking it, and the side …
How To Fall Asleep Faster Tonight
Are you reading this article in bed because you can’t sleep? Or did you sleep badly (again) last night, and you really want to do something about it? I’ve suffered …
Paradoxical Insomnia: Do You Sleep Better Than You Think Do?
Do you sometimes wake up feeling like you hardly got any sleep? But after a shower and breakfast, you’re surprisingly alert and manage to get through the day just fine? …
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GABA, Sleep And Anxiety: Can GABA Supplements Help?
If you search for over the counter remedies for insomnia or anxiety, you might discover at least one with GABA listed as an ingredient. You can find it on its …
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How To Sleep With A Loud Snorer
Do you lose sleep because of your partner’s snoring? Is it light snoring you just can’t ignore, or the window rattling variety that nobody would sleep through? Most people snore …
Chamomile For Anxiety And Sleep – Does It Really Work?
It’s one of the oldest tricks in the book for tackling anxiety and insomnia – drink a relaxing cup of chamomile tea. For some people it works wonders; others prefer …
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Does Valerian Help You Sleep?
Are you thinking about trying valerian to help you sleep or to reduce anxiety? As an insomniac myself, I’ve tested and written about several over the counter sleep aids that …
Slumber Cloud Cooling Mattress Pad Review
Full review The Slumber Cloud nacreous mattress pad promises to help keep you cool in bed by dispersing your body heat from underneath you. It uses fabrics containing Outlast Technology, …
Does Lavender Help You Sleep?
In the last few years, I’ve noticed a growing number of lavender products: oils, sprays, teas, candles, body creams – it crops up everywhere. Lavender is often sold on the …
10 Ways To Keep Your Bed Warm In Winter
If you tend to shiver your way through the colder nights of the year, the good news is that it’s much easier to warm your bed than to cool it. …
Tips For Sleeping Better On A Plane
Unless you’re blessed with the rare ability to sleep anywhere, the chances are you’ll have difficulty sleeping well on a plane. As a frequent flyer, I have many tricks for …
Fitbit’s New Sleep Tracking: Testing The Alta HR
The original article In 2017, Fitbit made some major changes to its sleep tracking. The Charge 2 HR, Blaze, Alta HR and Ionic now provide sleep stage tracking, better sleep …
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How Sleeping In Separate Bedrooms Improved Our Sleep
Do you or your partner regularly complain that the other is keeping them awake? Have accusations of heavy snoring, tossing and turning too much, being ‘too hot’ or taking up …
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Do You Learn Better By Studying Late Or Sleeping?
Studying for exams, preparing for interviews, work presentations – sometimes there just aren’t enough hours in the day to get all that information to stay in your head. With so much …
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10 Plants That Might Help You Sleep
Do you keep any plants in your bedroom, adding a touch of natural color and beauty? My personal favorite is a trailing spider plant that sits by the window. It’s …
Full Moon Insomnia: Does The Moon Affect Your Sleep?
Can you remember how well you slept the last time there was a full moon? Do you feel that when the moon shines brightest, things just don’t seem quite right? …
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Gifts For Insomniacs – 10 Great Sleep Gifts
As an insomniac myself, I’m always happy to receive a gift that upgrades my bed or helps improve my sleep in some way. I mean, I love chocolates and the latest …
The Best Wake-Up Lights To Help You Wake Up Gently
A wake-up light is a great way to make getting up in the morning an easier and more pleasant experience. If you’re not a fan of loud alarms, or you …
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10 Sleep Deprivation Experiments
Sleep deprivation is a fascinating topic, spawning a wide range of research and experimentation over the years. Many of the experiments were rigorously scientific. But there have also been some …
Sleep Deprivation: What Happens When You Don’t Sleep?
How often do you feel you get enough good quality sleep at night – sometimes, almost never? And if consecutive days of sleep deprivation stack up, do your mood and …
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A Sleep Blogger’s Tips For Insomnia
“So if you’ve been blogging about sleep for years, does that mean you’re really good at sleeping now?” That’s the first question most people ask me when I tell them …
Why You Can’t Sleep Well On The First Night In A New Place
Do you always seem to lose sleep when you stay over at a friend’s place or on the first night in a hotel – no matter how luxuriously perfect the …
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How Much Sleep Do You Need? Calculate The Ideal Amount
For me personally, seven hours of good quality sleep seems to be the golden ticket. If I hit eight hours, I might even smile and say good morning to strangers. …
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How Do Sleep Trackers Work And Are They Reliable Enough?
You spend around a third of your life asleep, with the amount and quality of sleep having a huge impact on the rest of your life. So it’s natural to …
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How Alcohol Affects Your Sleep
Does an alcoholic drink help you sleep better during periods of insomnia, or when life seems particularly stressful? Perhaps you just enjoy a quiet drink at the end of a …
Fear Of The Dark Phobia: Is It Keeping You Awake?
When I was 13 years old, my parents bought a rundown old house in the middle of the English countryside in Somerset. It was a beautiful house that just needed …
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