A biological necessity A good night’s sleep makes everything easier; from having the energy to exercise, to the willpower to make good food choices. But sleep has much more profound effects than that, and is linked to the same cascade of cortisol, adrenaline,...

sleep and weight gain   There’s a dynamic relationship between the body’s internal clock, appetite and metabolic rate. There are numerous research studies linking fewer than six hours of sleep with increased weight gain. Whilst our propensity to gain weight is...

sleep and pain   - When we’re sleep deprived our frontal lobe is affected, which can influence our problem-solving abilities - This has a knock on effect to our somatosensory cortex, increasing our body’s reactivity to stimuli including temperature, pressure and...

sleep: Top tips   The key to getting a good night’s sleep is, as usual, open to more than just one avenue where hormonal balance is concerned. The foods we eat can have positive or detrimental affects on our sleep quality and duration. A healthy diet has been...

food and sleep     The foods we eat can have positive or detrimental affects on our sleep quality and duration. A healthy diet has been shown to improve sleep quality, duration and also the time it takes to get to sleep, as well as how refreshed we feel upon...

sleep stealing foods     Caffeine: Known to block adenosine, which needs to increase to induce drowsiness, caffeine takes 8-10 hours to leave our system, so consuming later in the day will make it harder to fall asleep. Not only that, it's been found to...

sleep supporting foods B Vitamins: B1 helps with sleep patterns, B9 improves mood and sleep, and B12 can influence your circadian rhythm. Find them in whole grains, dark leafy vegetables, meat, and dairy products Magnesium: Helps regulate sleep timings and melatonin...