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Why you should sleep more

Around 35.2% of all adults in the U.S. report sleeping on average for less than seven hours per night. And half of all Americans say they feel sleepy during the day between three and seven days per week. In this blog post, we’ll talk about the importance of sleep and why you should sleep for at least 7-8 hours a night.

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EMDR - An effective treatment for trauma and PTSD

Eye movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an internationally recognized treatment for trauma & PTSD. It’s also known for its effectiveness in treating depression and anxiety. It helps people to process painful memories, get better, and move forward. This blog post, explains how EMDR works, what you can expect in a session, and who is a good fit for EMDR.

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7 Reasons why you have insomnia

Insomnia is a sleep disorder that can make it difficult to fall or stay asleep, or it can cause you to feel tired after a night's sleep or wake up too early. Insomnia can affect your mood, energy levels, performance at work, health, and quality of life. Many adults will at some point experience long-term or short-term insomnia. This post explains seven reasons why you might have insomnia.

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10 Ways to Improve Your Sleep after Trauma

Everyone struggles to sleep from time to time, but you might struggle more than others if you experienced trauma. You might have problems falling or staying asleep; other difficulties include reoccurring nightmares and night terrors. Some people are hyperalert and scared that the trauma will happen again if they fall asleep, especially if the trauma occurred in your bedroom or while you were sleeping. Fortunately, it is possible to improve your sleep quality by changing your bedtime routine, bedroom, and daily habits. These ten tips, know as sleep hygiene, will help you improve your quality of sleep.

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