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Sleeplessness

Getting a good night of refreshing, natural sleep helps us all wake up feeling ready to make the most of the day and tackle life’s challenges head on. If you’re having trouble sleeping, we’ve put together some help and advice below.

You're not alone Sleep Problems Insomnia How to sleep better How Kalms could help

You're not alone

You’re not alone if you are having sleeping problems.

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In fact one in three people suffer from poor sleep - as many as 21 million people.
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Sleep problems

Spot the signs so you can do something about it.

  1. Difficulty falling asleep

    Do you lie in bed for long periods unable to drop off?

  2. Light or restless sleeping

    Are you easily disturbed from sleep, do you feel like you toss and turn all night?

  3. Waking often

    Do you repeatedly wake, without really knowing why?

  4. Lying awake

    Do you wake up and then lie fretting about problems in the day just gone or the day ahead?

  5. Waking early

    Do you wake up long before you need to and find yourself unable to get back to sleep?

If you are experiencing any or all of these symptoms then you may be suffering from sleeping trouble and may want to take action now. This can help you feel better about yourself and be more productive.

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Kalms Night pack shots

Kalms Night and Kalms Night One-A-Night are traditional herbal remedies used to promote a refreshing and restful night’s sleep - without causing drowsiness the next day.

Insomnia

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Do I have Insomnia?

In reality most people who experience a short period of sleeping trouble wouldn’t class themselves as having insomnia and don’t seek medical advice.

If your sleeping problems persist for more than 4 weeks you are experiencing persistent insomnia.

It could be caused by high levels of stress and anxiety or a particularly disturbing event. Whatever the cause of your persistent insomnia it is bad for your long term health and you should consult a doctor.

If you would like more advice about insomnia you can visit the NHS website pages on insomnia.

If when you try to address your sleeping problems your symptoms persist beyond 3-4 weeks, you should consult a doctor.

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10 Things you can do to sleep better

1

Always get up at the same time – even at the weekend

It might seem like you need a lie in to make up for the sleep you haven’t got, but to break a cycle of sleeping problems you need to train your body into a good sleeping pattern.

2

Avoid catnaps during the day

It’ll only make it harder to get into good sleeping habits.

3

Replace caffeine and alcohol with hot milky drinks

Alcohol won’t help you sleep properly. If you are having trouble cutting out caffeine, set yourself a time in the day past which you don’t have it.

4

Unwind with a hot bath and lavender bubbles

Both will aid sleep by helping you feel more relaxed.

5

Exercise during the day

Exercising at night will actually make you more awake and you’ll find it harder to get to sleep.

6

Get to bed at the same time every night

It’ll help your body prepare itself for sleep.

7

Make your bedroom a shrine to sleep

No TV, mobile phones or laptops.

8

Alleviate your worries

Try writing them down before you go to bed.

9

Invest in a decent bed

You spend a third of your life in it!

10

Don’t lie there frustrated

If you can’t sleep, get up and do something for a while.

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Kalms Night pack shots

How Kalms could help

Kalms Night and Kalms Night One-A-Night are traditional herbal remedies used to promote a refreshing and restful night’s sleep - without causing drowsiness the next day.

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