Disrupted sleep is a common side effect of depression. It can cause us to sleep too much or too little. Sometimes it can mean that we wake up during the night. Here are some tips you can try to help improve your sleep pattern. However, if poor sleep is significantly...

Do your pets share your bed with you? If you have noticed them scratching more than usual, chances are they have fleas. Those pesky little critters get everywhere and are difficult to get rid of if you don’t deal with the signs straight away!  One flea can lay around...

There are numerous cases where couples are compatible in many ways – except when it comes to sleeping in the same bed. We all have different sleep patterns, and we all value good sleep. However, when there’s incompatibility in this department, it could put a strain on...

Do you have trouble falling asleep? You’re not alone. Those who cant fall asleep easily complain about anxiety, insomnia, restless legs and a variety of health conditions. The list can be quite extensive. There are many rituals out there that one can try. But one that...

In previous articles, we focused on methods to get new borns’ and 3 to 6 month olds’ to sleep better. In this article, we cover the 6 – 12 month old range. Its amazing how through the various short time periods of their development, babies react differently to certain...

Congrats on your newborn baby! You’re possibly a new parent, or perhaps this is your second child and you have some experience. Every baby behaves differently and this could turn out to be a whole new experience for you! A newborn baby sleeps around 16-17 hours per...

It's 2:45 in the morning. Its the fourth time you’re getting up to tend to your crying baby. And this has been going on for a week! Parents, we feel your pain. Most of us have been there at some stage of our lives. We decided to write about it. Here are some good tips...

If you suffer from Restless Legs Syndrome and self-help strategies simply aren’t helping you, it's probably time to consider taking the medical approach. We prefer to advocate the use of self-help remedies, but sometimes one has to turn to medical intervention. With a...

Restless legs Syndrome drastically affects your sleep quality, which leads to numerous side effects such as poor work performance, concentration issues, irritability, mood swings and a host of other concerns.  Getting to the bottom of RLS is a sure fire way to...

Daily activity, including aerobic exercise and lower-body resistance training, can significantly reduce the symptoms of restless legs syndrome in most people. Choose activities you enjoy, especially those that emphasize using the legs. Try to exercise for at least 30...

Tip no 1. Avoid the triggers Avoiding known RLS triggers is a smart first step to overcoming the problem. In this article and coming articles, you will find a list of self-help tips for relief against Restless Leg Syndrome. Stress Management RLS symptoms tend to get...