Bruxism, also known as tooth grinding is a sleep disorder which affects about 10% of adults although it’s thought everyone exhibits symptoms occasionally. Many of those with bruxism will not be aware they have it; usually it comes to people’s attention when those sleeping nearby mention the loud grinding noise. When it is severe people [...]
Sleep your back better?
How many times have you woken up with aching muscles and back or neck pain? Sometimes there is an obvious explanation – intense exercise the previous day for example. But when there is no clear cause this is often blamed on ‘sleeping funny’. Luckily, bedstar is here to tell you what exactly this might mean [...]
Thursday, March 31st, 2011
A Recipe for a Good Nights Sleep
When we’re tired, lots of us reach for a cup of coffee or a sugary snack, but does this help, and if so why? Advice about the food and drink that will help and hinder our sleep is everywhere, but now bedstar will give you a quick lowdown on what to avoid, and what may [...]
Monday, November 29th, 2010
Wise up to Snoring
For years, people with a snoring problems were the butt of numerous jokes and gags. Most people at some point in their lives will have come across cartoons, pictures and TV shows portraying an overweight man on a mattress, snoring so loudly that he wakes the neighbours.
In truth, there’s nothing remotely funny about snoring. [...]
Wednesday, November 7th, 2007
