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Ditch the Sleeping Pills: Natural Sleep Solutions That Actually Work!

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Ditch the Sleeping Pills: Natural Sleep Solutions That Actually Work! Struggling to fall asleep night after night? The exhaustion affects your mood, focus, and productivity, leading many to turn to prescription sleeping pills for quick relief. But over time, side effects like grogginess, dependency, and increased tolerance become apparent, making […]

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How Exercise Improves Sleep: Creating the Right Conditions for Rest

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Sleep is one of the most essential pillars of health, yet many of us struggle to get enough quality rest. While there’s no magic pill for good sleep, research shows that exercise plays a significant role in improving the conditions for restorative sleep. Importantly, exercise doesn’t directly make you sleep—instead, it helps […]

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What Exactly Is CBT-I? Breaking Down Cognitive Behavioral Therapy For Insomnia

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Sleep challenges can feel overwhelming and isolating, especially when you’ve tried countless remedies without success. If you’re struggling with persistent sleep difficulties, you’re not alone. While insomnia affects millions worldwide, there’s a scientifically-proven approach that offers real hope: CBT-I.  This specialized form of cognitive behavioral therapy has emerged as the […]

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Corporate Employee Wellness Programs in Canada: Sleep, Mental Health & More

What Are Employee Wellness Programs? Employee wellness programs are structured, evidence-based initiatives that help employees improve their physical, mental, and emotional health. They range from individual workshops on sleep and stress management to comprehensive, ongoing support programs tailored to your team’s needs. At Quadra Wellness, we focus on a few […]

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Why Light is So Crucial to Your Health

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How does light shape your day and night? Sunlight, a seemingly simple element of our daily lives, holds an extraordinary power that significantly impacts our health and well-being. Associate Professor of Clinical Neuroscience at the University of Oxford, Aarti Jagannath, asserts, “Every aspect of how we function is controlled by […]

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Why Do Men Twitch or Jerk When Falling Asleep?

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Have your male partner ever been almost asleep and suddenly felt a twitch or jerk? This unexpected muscle movement is called a “hypnic jerk”. It happens to many people, regardless of their gender, as they are about to fall asleep. But what exactly causes these sudden movements or twitchings? Let’s […]

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Understanding Sleep Paralysis: A Comprehensive Guide on Causes, Symptoms and Management

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Sleep paralysis can be a terrifying experience, but understanding what causes it can help ease the fear! Have you ever woken up and found that you can’t move or speak, even though you’re fully awake? This scary and mysterious experience is known as sleep paralysis. It’s a peculiar and often […]

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