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Search found 16 matches
by Dr Sarah Gilchrist
Thu Apr 07, 2022 9:44 am
Forum: Women's Sleep
Topic: Too much sleep?
Replies: 1
Views: 1046

Re: Too much sleep?

Hi I'm sorry to hear you are experiencing problems in staying asleep or waking early. As we age our sleep pattern does change and we are more likely to wake earlier, however there are a few strategies you can try to help matters. You say you get to sleep quickly which is good news, but there are a v...
by Dr Sarah Gilchrist
Thu Apr 07, 2022 9:19 am
Forum: Women's Sleep
Topic: Advice needed to get to sleep
Replies: 1
Views: 1106

Re: Advice needed to get to sleep

Hi Bobbie I'm sorry to hear of your health issues. In the first instance I hope you are receiving medical advice for each of them as this will help in terms of your ability to get to and stay asleep. I would advise seeing your GP for a blood pressure assessment alongside the other ailments you descr...
by Dr Sarah Gilchrist
Thu Jan 28, 2021 11:58 am
Forum: Expert clinic on sleep disorders
Topic: Best ways to reduce the importance one places on sleep
Replies: 1
Views: 2819

Re: Best ways to reduce the importance one places on sleep

Hi Frankie Great question! Often we get caught up in worrying we've not had the 'optimal' night's sleep when in fact we have more than likely slept better than our perception of it. If you have a regular good sleep routine, adopt some useful strategies to help you sleep well and regularly awake feel...
by Dr Sarah Gilchrist
Thu Jan 28, 2021 11:52 am
Forum: Expert clinic on sleep disorders
Topic: Oil/CBD supplements
Replies: 1
Views: 1656

Re: Oil/CBD supplements

Hi Steve Thanks for your question. CBD is topical at the moment! In terms of sleep there have been some studies investigating CBD and sleep. The extent to which it impacts directly on quality and quantity of sleep mechanisms is yet to be determined. However its known properties for helping relaxatio...
by Dr Sarah Gilchrist
Thu Jan 28, 2021 10:58 am
Forum: Expert clinic on sleep disorders
Topic: Waking at night
Replies: 1
Views: 1772

Re: Waking at night

Morning Jody Thanks for your question. It's a really common question and there are several things you can try. Start by considering what it might be that's waking you up? For example, (and reasons could be many), Are you living in a noisy area? Are there bright street lights around your bedroom? Do ...
by Dr Sarah Gilchrist
Thu Jan 28, 2021 10:45 am
Forum: Expert clinic on sleep disorders
Topic: Polycystic Ovary Syndrom and Insomnia
Replies: 1
Views: 1807

Re: Polycystic Ovary Syndrom and Insomnia

Morning Jenny Thanks for your question. Certainly insomnia can be related to PCOS. Typically some of the associated feelings from having PCOS e.g. anxiety, can cause insomnia. The good news is Insomnia can be treated through certain relaxation and psychological techniques, such as cognitive behaviou...
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