In a 2022 report issued by CDC in the United States, there is a shocking 530% increase in annual reported cases of Melatonin overdose in children over the past decade. These include unintentional ingestions (94.3%) and otherwise, with most being 5 years old or under. And just between 2018 and 2022, it has been estimatedContinueContinue reading “Is melatonin safe and effective for sleep?”
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Night Terror in children
You’ve just put your child to bed an hour ago, and suddenly you hear screaming and thrashing from their room. As you rush in to comfort them, their eyes are wide open yet they seem hard to be woken up from, they don’t seem to recognise you, and they are in such a confused stateContinueContinue reading “Night Terror in children”
Leveraging Sleep for Longevity
Sleep is the most powerful and highly modifiable tool in preventative medicine. Leveraging personalised sleep intelligence will ensure a higher yield to your other investments for healthy longevity.
How do your hormones influence your sleep?
If you’ve tried improving your sleep… earlier bedtime, wind-down routines, no devices, dark and cool bedroom… yet you are still struggling nightly to fall asleep or stay asleep, or wake up feeling unrested, there’s usually more going on beneath the surface – and your hormones form part of that picture. EstrogenEstrogen impacts sleep more thanContinueContinue reading “How do your hormones influence your sleep?”
Top Fabrics for Optimal Sleep: A Specialist’s Guide
Sleep specialist Lydia Chan explains the important considerations for choosing your beddings, and her top fabric choices for optimal sleep.
Are your medications interfering with your sleep?
In my practice, I see that many people aren’t aware of the connection between the medications they are taking and the sleep challenges they are experiencing. Here are just some examples of common medications that may interfere with your sleep, either by means of stimulation (insomnia) or sedation (daytime fatigue and grogginess), hormonal changes, orContinueContinue reading “Are your medications interfering with your sleep?”
Understanding Baby Yawning
As new parents, you are told to look out for ‘sleepy cues’ and put your baby down for sleep before they get overtired. Yawning. Eye rubbing. 7-mile stare. Loss of interest in activity. Red eyebrows. Fussiness… Newborn sleepy cues can be quite helpful, but once your baby reaches 3-4 months and beyond, sleepy cues aloneContinueContinue reading “Understanding Baby Yawning”
Is Sleep Training for You?
Sleep expert Lydia Chan helps parents discover if sleep training is the right fit for their family.
Expert Sleep Tips on travelling with your kids this summer
Are you looking forward to an overseas holiday with your children, at the same time nervous about how everyone’s sleep may be wrecked from travelling and jet lag? Sharing below a few of my tried and tested tips for a smooth and well-rested holiday as a family. (Swipe right to go through the tips.) HaveContinueContinue reading “Expert Sleep Tips on travelling with your kids this summer”
A simple guide to overcoming Baby Sleep Regressions
You’ve just been telling your friend how great of a sleeper your baby is, then all of a sudden it’s short naps and broken nights all over again. How do you know if your baby is going through a sleep regression… or something else? 🔺First, you’d always want to rule out the possibility of illnessContinueContinue reading “A simple guide to overcoming Baby Sleep Regressions”
