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The Truth About Long-Term Sleeping Pill Use: Are You Stuck in a Cycle?

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Sleep – that elusive, vital cornerstone of our health. For many, the journey to a restful night begins with a prescription. Sleeping pills, often seen as a quick fix for the torment of insomnia, promise immediate relief. And for short-term, acute sleep disturbances, they can indeed be beneficial. But what […]

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Free Therapy in Ontario, Canada: Free and Low-Cost Counselling Options in Ontario

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There are a plenty of option when you are looking for free therapy in Ontario. This page contains a regularly updated resource list of free, low-cost, and sliding-scale options for counselling and therapy services in Ontario. Though Quadra Wellness offers free online therapy to everyone in Ontario, I’ve included and […]

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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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