Dr David Garley | Author & Sleep Expert

Dreams are one of the most incredibly enigmatic features of sleep. We dream every night, often involving incredible scenes and stories. In fact, dreams have inspired cultures worldwide for thousands of years. And what is even more fascinating is that we still have almost no idea why they occur. Dr David Garleys blog explores what [] …

Dr David Garley07 Nov, 2024

Many of us who have been on a long-haul flight will be familiar with jet lag. With this in mind, Dr David Garley’s latest article examines jet lag and how it affects us. Well also look at the best ways to deal with jet lag, allowing for complete peace of mind when you travel abroad. [] …

Dr David Garley01 Oct, 2024

Sleep is often on our minds, and we can frequently find ourselves looking for ways to improve our sleep quality and quantity. Recently, melatonin has thrown its hat into the ring to achieve this. With this in mind, Dr David Garley has created a blog exploring melatonin and its role in sleep. What is melatonin? [] …

Dr David Garley29 Aug, 2024

Sleeping in the heat can be so tricky. When its cold, things are a little uncomfortable but if you stay still and warm the bit of the bed youre in, youll eventually drift off. But when its too hot, its an entirely different ball game! Why does heat make such a difference? Our latest [] …

Dr David Garley07 Aug, 2024

Allergies often impact sleep quality and quantity, however this isnt to say there arent ways in which you can overcome or combat allergies. In this blog, we discuss the common allergens, how they impact sleep and the actions you can take to improve your nights rest for a sustained period. So, what are allergies? Allergic [] …

Dr David Garley26 Sep, 2023

Menopause significantly affects day-to-day life, with a common factor being a poor standard of sleep. However, this isn’t to say there aren’t ways in which menopause can’t be managed; in this blog, we explain the effects of menopause on sleep and the different treatments to consider. What is menopause? Menopause refers to the point in [] …

Dr David Garley05 Sep, 2023

Back pain is a prevalent complaint, with the cause of back pain often varying between patients; back pain can be offset by different structures in the back, including the bones, muscles, ligaments and nerves. Continue reading to discover the ways in which you can combat back pain. What causes back pain? Fractures can occur with [] …

Dr David Garley31 Aug, 2023

In a relationship, we often talk about compatibility. We talk about matching personality types, interests and opinions, and many apps are now available that assess two individuals’ compatibility to help you find the perfect match. This can be incredibly successful but one thing that can stick out on the compatibility front is your sleeping [] …

Dr David Garley08 Aug, 2023

Achieving a good standard of sleep is often referred to as ‘sleep hygiene’. These routines and practices put your mind and body into the right state for sleep and make the sleeping environment the best possible place for a great night’s rest. The bedroom features many roles. As well as being the place where you [] …

Dr David Garley27 Jul, 2023

Snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea are related conditions on either end of a vast spectrum.On one end, you have mild, piglet-esque snores that cause mild irritation at worst and are associated with no health issues whatsoever. This snoring can progress into a more robust machinery clatter, through to an apocalyptic thunder that frequently results in [] …

Dr David Garley20 Jul, 2023

Carrying out athletics at any level requires significant focus and training. When we think of elite athletes training, we probably visualise some physically gruelling Rocky-style training montage involving thousands of press-ups, chin-ups and ridiculously fast skipping. There might even be a couple of scenes involving eating raw eggs or downing a protein shake. Probably no [] …

Dr David Garley13 Feb, 2023

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder where your upper airway repeatedly closes when you sleep. This stops your breathing and results in extremely poor quality and fragmented sleep. It causes a huge negative impact on quality of life and is associated with developing a wide range of significant physical and mental health [] …

Dr David Garley07 Feb, 2023

We are frequently reminded of the need to be healthy – to exercise regularly and to eat well. But something is missing from this advice. One of the most fundamental models of health is called The Three Pillars, which refers to exercise, nutrition and sleep. The impact of sleep is frequently overlooked, but this article [] …

Dr David Garley24 Jan, 2023

If you have ever been to see your doctor due to insomnia, you may have been recommended cognitive behavioural therapy. While its a very effective treatment, a problem frequently encountered is that no one knows what it actually is. The name itself gives little away. This article aims to shed some light on this effective [] …

Dr David Garley18 Jan, 2023

Insomnia is the difficulty in falling asleep, staying asleep or waking early. It causes poor daytime functioning, including poor concentration, mood disturbance and fatigue. Its widespread, with around 10% of the adult population suffering from it at any time. Having an occasional bad nights sleep is something we all experience from time to time and [] …

Dr David Garley15 Jan, 2023

It has long been known that adequate quality and quantity of sleep are needed for good health. In an exact way instructions exist for achieving health through a balanced diet or regular exercise; there are also instructions for gaining health through a good nights sleep. These instructions are known as sleep hygiene. But whats with [] …

Dr David Garley10 Jan, 2023

Much is written about how sleep is similar to eating and drinking in terms of how essential it is to live. However, these other bodily functions are very much under our voluntary control. Why is it that the control of sleep is placed outside of our command? Indeed, the more we attempt to chase sleep, [] …

Dr David Garley04 Jan, 2023

Sleep is a difficult thing to define. It doesnt fit easily in any box – which only adds to its great enigma. Until recently, sleep was seen as a passive, almost dormant state of rest. While rest is clearly a crucial part of sleep, we now know that on a cellular level, the brain is [] …

Dr David Garley28 Dec, 2022