On March 25, 2012 there was a very good article Don’t wake up, Australia – our $ 5b sleep disorder by Jim O’Rourke published in the Sun-Herald in Sydney Australia, containing some well researched information about the cost of sleep, the adverse effects of sleeping pills, and tips for a good night’s sleep. Hoorah for [...]
Sleep Disorders
March 27, 2012
Don’t Wake Up, Australia
March 22, 2012
Watch This Video Before Taking Sleeping Pills
Sleeping Pills are commonly prescribed for sleep disorders and insomnia. However, as an insomnia sufferer you need to know about sleeping pills before you start taking them. I’ve spoken to many pharmacists and doctors who express their concerns that individuals actually come to them looking for the ‘quick fix’ to their sleeping problems, and actually [...]
February 3, 2012
Reawakening the Nation about the Cost of Sleep Disorders
A new report released yesterday by the Sleep Health Foundation counted the cost of sleep disorder related issues to Australia. Some of the statistics revealed: The fact that sleep disorders contribute to other diseases and injuries is not new news, but the figures are. The proportion of each condition attributable to a sleep disorder is [...]
December 26, 2011
Interview with Psychologist Victoria Kasunic
Its the day after Christmas 2011 and I’m relaxing with friends, but thought I’d let you listen to an interview I did very recently with psychologist Victoria Kasunic. Victoria will be a special guest at the Sleep Mojo Live Seminar in February in Sydney – and many of you have expressed an interest in hearing [...]
November 28, 2011
Emotions and Sleep Disorders
I’ve just put a new page up about the emotions that can effect sleep. You know that there are a lot of factors underlying (‘scuse the pun) sleep disorders, and emotions are a significant reason for sleep disorders. If you go to Getting Emotional About Sleep Disorders you’ll find the following: A list of reasons [...]
November 22, 2011
The Real Costs of Sleep Deprivation
Media Release The current publication from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) features a study into loss of work performance from insomnia that estimates that the human capital value was $2,280 per person per year. If Australian workforce figures for sleep deprivation reflected these it would equate to about $ 19.5 billion annually. Other [...]
November 21, 2011
Losing Sleep Worrying About Your Sleep Disorders?
Media Release As if staying awake half the night wasn’t enough! Now they’re telling us all the adverse side effects of lack of sleep – everything from coronary disease, reduced immune systems, higher blood pressure, greater chance of diabetes, increased risk of anxiety and depression, greater risk of putting on weight and even a greater [...]
November 15, 2011
How To Sleep Better While Traveling
Do you find it difficult to sleep when you travel? I’ve put some quick videos together that might help you sleep better when you travel, especially when staying in hotels. Sleep Better in Hotels gives you some ideas on how to sleep cool when the bed-coverings that are provided by the hotels are thick, too [...]
November 9, 2011
Your Question about Sleeping Better?
OK Everyone I’m collecting your most important, burning questions about sleep – so that We can improve the information on the website I can prioritize the information I send out to you in the emails the interviews we give are directed to the appropriate experts the questions that we ask the experts can be tailored [...]
October 6, 2011
Take another looks at Your Sleep Apnea Symptoms
Hi You’re showing sleep apnea symptoms? Many people who have broken sleep and snore are correct in paying attention to these symptoms – sleep apnea is an important issue and one that needs to be investigated. But are these symptoms only symptoms of sleep apnea? Perhaps not … find out more about sleep apnea symptoms [...]
