Sleep and mental health are closely connected. Sleep deprivationhas been medical proven to affect your psychological and mentalhealth. According to a recent report published by Harvard MedicalSchool those with mental health issues are more likely to sufferfrom insomnia or other sleep disorders. Their studies in both Adults and children suggest...

Partner disturbance is one of the most common complaints for a person havinga poor night’s sleep. A bigger bed means you are less likely to disturb each other. A couple should be able to lie beside each other placing their hands behindtheir heads without touching each other’s elbows. Here are...

At The Sleep Shop we believe that to live well you must sleep well first.During the month of September our blogs will contain usefull information on how to help you sleep better. Here are some useful tips on how to create the perfectsleep environment. 1. Room temperature is vitally important,...

Lavender herb of which there are over 40 different varieties wasoriginally found in Northern Africa and the mountain regions of theMediterranean. Lavender is probably one of the most studiedessential oils in terms of the calming and soothing benefits. It hasbeen proven to reduce stress, stabilize your mood and improve yoursleep....

A recent study in the UK claimed 50% of people have never washed their pillow. The research revealed that lack of knowledge of pillow cleaning protocol may be the main reason behind this. Just like your sheets and duvet covers, your pillows need to be cleaned regularly. But how often is a common question? You...

Are you having trouble sleeping and if so one of the things toconsider is improving your bedroom. To maximise your night’s sleep you need to have the right setting.Many of us are unaware that our surroundings can and will affect theway we sleep. Here are some useful tips to help...

Forget about Vampires and Zombies this Halloween. What’s more scary is what’s living in your mattress. It’s a horror movie every night called the Invasion of Dust mites. Here are some very very scary facts indeed. 1. Dust mite’s measure 0.333mm long and have 8 legs. 2. We shed about...

If you thought Dust mites where bad you haven’t seen anything yet. Bed Bugs are a parasitic insect and like Count Dracula they feed exclusively on your blood and like him they are mainly active at night when you are at your most vulnerable. Have you ever woken with red...

Replacing your pillow isn’t just about maintaining good hygiene. Along with your mattress, your pillow plays an important role in maintaining proper spinal alignment while you sleep. Like a mattress, people put little or no value on a pillow in creating a great night’s sleep. Your head needs a bed...