September is a magical month in South Africa. It’s that little bit warmer, and the sun wakes up before you do, letting the birds know it’s time to sing in the new day – all before you’ve had the chance to put the kettle on. According to Dale Harley, Marketing Executive at Restonic, you should be waking […]
Restonic South Africa has donated 13 beds to The Healing Centre in Bosmont Johannesburg, a shelter for survivors of domestic violence and child abuse that offers essential resources including counselling and legal assistance.
By Dr Alison Bentley, Restonic Sleep Expert From the very beginning, even before birth, babies experience sleep. It’s a remarkable phenomenon to consider that rapid eye movement (REM) sleep has been recorded in babies while they are still in the womb. As pregnant mothers can tell you, there are distinct periods of activity and calmness […]
Setting yourself up for a successful 2024 is more likely if you do one simple thing: prioritise better sleep. This is because sleep affects every area of our lives, from cognitive function and productivity through to emotional well-being, physical health, decision-making, learning, memory, physical performance and stress management. Whether you’re hoping to improve your health, […]
By Dr Alison Bentley, Restonic Sleep Expert Falling asleep can be the easiest thing to do. Or the hardest. Good sleepers can’t tell you how they fall asleep – they simply go to bed, lie down, switch off the light and fall asleep. But, for poor sleepers, it’s a different story. And it can also […]
Managing your sleep when you’re burnt out By Dr Alison Bentley, Restonic Sleep Expert While burnout is mainly caused by work stress, difficulty with getting enough good quality sleep worsens the problem in all three phases of burnout: Before burnout When you already have symptoms of burnout During recovery from burnout Studies show that thinking […]
By Dr Alison Bentley, Restonic Sleep Expert The relationship between sleep and pain has been studied extensively. Not surprisingly, people who have pain often find it challenging to get enough sleep – in one survey, nearly half of patients with a pain condition complain of insomnia. Insomnia simply means not being able to get enough […]
What is insomnia? We look at the symptoms, causes and types of insomnia, plus what to do if you think you are suffering from this condition.
5 fun Fathers’ Day gift ideas It’s almost Fathers’ Day! If you’re looking for a gift for Dad that goes beyond socks or biltong, how about showing him that you appreciate him by giving him a break? These five sleep-centred gifts will ensure he gets a great night’s rest. 1. Turn your home into a […]
By Dr Alison Bentley, Restonic Sleep Expert Love it or hate it, wearing socks to bed inspires surprisingly strong emotions in people. Some say it’s off-putting, unattractive or claustrophobic. Others swear by it, citing warmth, comfort and improved ease of falling asleep. Interestingly, the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) found that while just over […]
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