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Illustration of a lavender + rice sachet on a bedside table slowly releasing scent to calm the bedroom and promote sleep

Health & Sleep

November 24, 2025

The lavender + rice sachet that calms bedrooms : how slow-release scent promotes sleep

Learn how a lavender + rice sachet uses slow-release scent to calm bedrooms and promote better sleep, with DIY instructions, placement guidance, and safety tips.

Illustration of the earlier-dinner switch that improves sleep comfort by aligning digestion timing with nighttime rest

Health & Sleep

November 22, 2025

The earlier-dinner switch that improves sleep comfort: how digestion timing affects nighttime rest

Discover how eating dinner earlier eases digestion, reduces reflux and stabilises sleep. Practical tips, circadian science and timing guides for better nights.

Illustration of a steady-bedtime routine that stabilises mood by reinforcing hormonal balance

Health & Sleep

November 22, 2025

The steady-bedtime routine that stabilises mood: how consistency reinforces hormonal balance

Discover how a consistent bedtime routine aligns circadian rhythms, balances melatonin and cortisol, and steadies mood—with practical, evidence-led tips.

Illustration of spacing fluid intake across the day, with an evening taper, to reduce nighttime awakenings and improve sleep

Health & Sleep

November 22, 2025

The hydration-timing method that improves sleep: how spacing fluids reduces nighttime awakenings

Discover the hydration‑timing method: space fluids earlier, taper at night, and cut awakenings. Tips on caffeine, alcohol, and schedules for better sleep.

Illustration of a steaming cup of herbal sleep tea with chamomile, lemon balm, valerian, and lavender on a bedside table, highlighting plant compounds that lower alertness and prepare the body for sleep

Health & Sleep

November 22, 2025

The warm-herbal tea that prepares the body for sleep: how plant compounds lower alertness

Discover how warm herbal teas use plant compounds to lower alertness, with science-backed herbs, brewing tips and a simple bedtime ritual for better sleep.

Illustration of a person sleeping on their side with a knee pillow and a correctly sized head pillow to maintain spinal alignment and ease overnight back tension

Health & Sleep

November 22, 2025

The side-sleeping trick that reduces back tension: how spinal alignment eases overnight discomfort

Discover the side-sleeping trick that eases back tension. Learn how spinal alignment, pillows, and mattress choices reduce overnight discomfort.

Illustration of a short afternoon power nap, timed 10–20 minutes with an alarm and coffee nearby, to boost alertness and prevent the post-lunch slump

Health & Sleep

November 22, 2025

The pre-nap rule that boosts alertness: how short rest periods prevent afternoon slumps

Discover the pre-nap rule: a 10–20 minute afternoon reset that sharpens focus, avoids sleep inertia, and prevents slumps with timing, light and caffeine.

Illustration of evening-light dimming in a home, using warm, low-level lamps and reduced blue light to cue melatonin release and circadian wind-down

Health & Sleep

November 22, 2025

The evening-light dimming that improves melatonin release: how darkness cues the brain to wind down

Discover how evening light dimming boosts melatonin, aligns your circadian rhythm, and improves sleep, with practical tips on timing and home lighting.

Illustration of lavender scent cue relaxing the nervous system and signalling the brain to slow down

Health & Sleep

November 22, 2025

The lavender-scent cue that relaxes the nervous system: how calming aromas signal the brain to slow down

Discover how lavender’s terpenes cue the brain to slow down via the olfactory-limbic pathway, easing stress and improving sleep with safe, practical tips.

Illustration of morning sunlight exposure within an hour of waking to anchor the internal clock and improve sleep

Health & Sleep

November 21, 2025

The sunlight-morning habit that improves sleep cycles: how light exposure anchors your internal clock

Discover how morning sunlight resets your body clock, boosts alertness, and improves sleep. Practical UK-friendly tips on timing, duration, and light therapy.

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