S.I.M.P.L.E. Method
Small Incremental Movements for a Positive Liberated Existence
Which animal are you?
Are you a Bear, a Wolf, a Lion or a Dolphin? Understanding your chronotype can help you make the most of your day. Discover your ‘sleep personality’ by taking the sleep chronotype quiz by Dr Michael Breus.
What the lux?
Dim lighting before bed helps regulate healthy melatonin levels leading to better sleep, the ideal lighting level being less than 10 lux.
Check what your light source is emitting using the Lux Light Meter App
Put a filter on it…
Blue light emitted from screens during the evening disrupts melatonin levels causing disruption to our natural sleep cycle or circadian rhythm.
Things we love - from local businesses we love
(these are genuine recommendations and not sponsored)
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Atelier Lavender & Jasmine Soy Candle
These hand-made soy candles create less soot than paraffin candles and have a beautiful, calming scent; ideal for creating a healthy and peaceful atmosphere. Even better, Atelier candles are made just down the road from our clinic.
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Blu Arma Glasses
These blue-light blocking glasses from a local designer are stylish, comfortable and may help improve your sleep. We wear ours when we have long stints in front of a screen.
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The British Coastline
We love being outside and fortunately, the best thing you can do to help with a good night’s rest is to have some great activity during the day.
Our Sleep Library
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"Why we sleep" by Matthew Walker
An excellent and informative dive into the science of sleep. Fun and engaging we highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to understand more about how we spend a third of our lives.
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"Rest" by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang
This is a must-read for anyone who still subscribes to the “sleep is for wimps” philosophy.
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"The Health Revolution" by Maria Borelius
A beautiful and inspiring journey to health which explores all aspects including the importance of our approach to rest.