sleep - SOLUTIONS FOR LIVING https://www.solutionsforliving.ca Hope. Empower. Succeed Wed, 10 Jul 2019 17:17:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.7 Better Sleep O-Tip of the Week: Follow the 20-Minute Rule https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/09/better-sleep-o-tip-of-the-week-follow-the-20-minute-rule/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=better-sleep-o-tip-of-the-week-follow-the-20-minute-rule Wed, 25 Sep 2019 11:30:27 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=16892 Our O-Tip of the week series we will be providing valuable “OT-Approved Life Hacks” to provide you with simple and helpful solutions for living.  Statistics Canada estimates that approximately 3.5 million Canadians struggle with sleep, an important daily occupation that is vital to our physical and mental health.  Therefore, for the month of September, we […]

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]]> Better Sleep O-Tip of the Week: When it Comes to Bedding, Sharing is NOT Caring https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/09/better-sleep-o-tip-of-the-week-when-it-comes-to-bedding-sharing-is-not-caring/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=better-sleep-o-tip-of-the-week-when-it-comes-to-bedding-sharing-is-not-caring Wed, 18 Sep 2019 11:30:33 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=16875 Our O-Tip of the week series we will be providing valuable “OT-Approved Life Hacks” to provide you with simple and helpful solutions for living.  Statistics Canada estimates that approximately 3.5 million Canadians struggle with sleep, an important daily occupation that is vital to our physical and mental health.  Therefore, for the month of September we […]

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]]> Better Sleep O-Tip of the Week: Adjust the Temperature https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/09/better-sleep-o-tip-of-the-week-adjust-the-temperature/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=better-sleep-o-tip-of-the-week-adjust-the-temperature Wed, 11 Sep 2019 11:30:40 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=16857 Our O-Tip of the week series we will be providing valuable “OT-Approved Life Hacks” to provide you with simple and helpful solutions for living.  Statistics Canada estimates that approximately 3.5 million Canadians struggle with sleep, an important daily occupation that is vital to our physical and mental health.  Therefore, for the month of September, we […]

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]]> Is Hitting Snooze Bad for your Health? https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/09/is-hitting-snooze-bad-for-your-health/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-hitting-snooze-bad-for-your-health Fri, 06 Sep 2019 11:30:11 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=16840 We have all been there.  The alarm goes off and you would give anything for just 10 more minutes… thank goodness for the snooze button.  Some people go as far as to set their alarms up to 30 minutes early just to have the satisfaction of pressing snooze multiple times.  However, as great as hitting […]

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]]> Better Sleep O-Tip of the Week: Banish the Blue Light Before Bed https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/09/better-sleep-o-tip-of-the-week-banish-the-blue-light-before-bed/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=better-sleep-o-tip-of-the-week-banish-the-blue-light-before-bed Wed, 04 Sep 2019 11:30:42 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=16836 Our O-Tip of the week series we will be providing valuable “OT-Approved Life Hacks” to provide you with simple and helpful solutions for living.  Statistics Canada estimates that approximately 3.5 million Canadians struggle with sleep, an important daily occupation that is vital to our physical and mental health.  Therefore, for the month of September, we […]

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]]> Weighted Blankets and Sleep: The Experts Weigh In https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/01/weighted-blankets-and-sleep-the-experts-weigh-in/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=weighted-blankets-and-sleep-the-experts-weigh-in Fri, 25 Jan 2019 12:30:02 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=16284 Weighted blankets have been used for many purposes, including a source of sensory input for those with Autism Spectrum Disorders and to reduce symptoms of anxiety.  Recently, there has been an increasing trend toward using weighted blankets as a solution for those who struggle with insomnia.  But, do the blankets hold up to the hype […]

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]]> The A to Z of OT: Z is For… Helping You Catch Some Zzz’s https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2018/10/the-a-to-z-of-ot-z-is-for-helping-you-catch-some-zzzs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-a-to-z-of-ot-z-is-for-helping-you-catch-some-zzzs Wed, 31 Oct 2018 11:30:23 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=16027 According to a 2002 survey by Statistics Canada approximately 3.5 million Canadians struggle with sleep.  If you or someone you love has trouble falling or staying asleep an Occupational Therapist can help!  Learn more about the solutions to help you get a better night’s sleep in our post, Trouble Sleeping?  We Have Solutions for You! […]

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]]> How Technology is Ruining Your Good Night’s Sleep https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2018/09/how-technology-is-ruining-your-good-nights-sleep/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-technology-is-ruining-your-good-nights-sleep Fri, 07 Sep 2018 11:30:42 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=15786 Did you know that the use of technology, even having a television on in the bedroom, can disturb the amount and quality of sleep you achieve?  Could our reliance on devices be part of the reason one third of the Canadian population isn’t getting enough sleep?  Learn more about the effects of technology on your […]

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]]> Sleep: Does it Change with Age? https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2018/03/sleep-does-it-change-with-age/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sleep-does-it-change-with-age Fri, 16 Mar 2018 11:30:00 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=15336 Sleep is one of the most important determinants of health.  Proper sleep helps to restore our minds and bodies so that we are able to effectively tackle another day.  Sleep supports growth and development, and helps with the body’s healing process.  However, knowing how many hours a person actually needs each night is difficult as […]

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]]> Struggling with Sleep? Try This Helpful Tool https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2017/04/struggling-with-sleep-try-this-helpful-tool/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=struggling-with-sleep-try-this-helpful-tool Wed, 26 Apr 2017 11:00:08 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=13647 Proper sleep is vital to our mental and physical health, and lack of sleep can negatively affect productivity and function.  If you suffer from poor sleep, know that you are not alone.  Statistics Canada estimates that approximately 3.5 million Canadians struggle with sleep.  There are many ways to get help and in all of these, […]

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