Sleep & Comfort Solutions - Smart Wellness

15 Apr

Why sleep is essential for health

A recent article published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine pulls no punches in describing why sleep is essential for good health. “Sleep …

14 Apr

Backpain during pregnancy

Backpain in pregnancy is very common, occurring in 50-80% of women.1 It usually occurs between the fifth and seventh months of pregnancy but can oc…

10 Apr

Top things to try if you can’t sleep because of noisy neighbours

Unfortunately, the simplest solutions are probably impractical – encourage your noisy neighbour to move or pack your bags and find somewhere new yo…

5 Apr

Top remedies for period pain

Sometimes we overlook the simple ways to solve common problems, and it would appear that managing period pain is no exception. To understand why si…

3 Apr

Will bedwetting go away?

The short answer is yes. With time, bedwetting will usually go away.1 Without the protection of nappies/diapers, one-year-olds would wet the bed. B…

1 Apr

Why is sleep important?

According to the US Sleep Foundation, “Sleep is an essential function that allows your body and mind to recharge leaving you refreshed and alert wh…

29 Mar

Why Bedwetting Happens

Bedwetting, also known as nocturnal enuresis (en-yuh-ree-sis) is very common. As worrying as it might seem as a parent, rest assured, most children…

28 Mar

Which earplugs are best to block out snoring?

A good night’s sleep is incredibly important. If you’d like to know how important, check out this article. But there are so many things that can in…

26 Mar

When do babies go through a sleep regression and how to help them through it?

Sleep. Is there any topic discussed more often by the parents of newborns? Disturbed sleep goes with the territory for parents, with night-time fee…

22 Mar

Simple ways to practice self-care at home

If living through a pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that self-care is one of the most important things we can do to maintain good mental and …

21 Mar

Naps – are they good for you?

The short answer is yes. The slightly longer answer is – it depends. Studies have shown that a nap can help alleviate daytime sleepiness, but more …

20 Mar

Insomnia and ways to overcome it

If you struggle with sleep problems you’re not alone. A study commissioned by the Sleep Foundation of Australia found that almost 60% of us regular…