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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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How to Use a Sleep Diary for Improving Sleep

If you’re looking to improve your sleep, one of the most effective tools at your disposal is surprisingly simple: a sleep diary. This straightforward method can provide valuable insights into your sleep patterns and help you build a stronger sleep drive. Let’s explore how a sleep diary works and why […]

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Prioritizing Employee Wellness: The Key to a Thriving Workplace

Introduction Let’s face it – we’re all burning the candle at both ends these days. Between juggling work deadlines, family commitments, and the never-ending ping of our smartphones, it’s no wonder that so many of us are so desperately in need of a good night’s sleep. Now more than ever, […]

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Becoming Psychologically Flexible with ACT Skills

The Struggle with Thoughts and Emotions Ever feel like you’re caught in a mental tug-of-war with your thoughts and emotions? It’s an incredibly common experience. We’re human and it’s easy to get trapped in worries about the future or regrets from the past. But what if there was a way […]

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The Link Between Sleep Apnea and Health

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Sleep is essential for our overall health and well-being. It allows our bodies to rest and recharge, repairing damage and preparing us for the day ahead. However, getting a good night’s sleep is a struggle for many people due to often undiagnosed sleep problems such as sleep apnea. This article […]

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Optimizing Your Sleep: Virtual Coaching and Therapy Services

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Sleep is fundamental to good health, enhancing mental clarity and physical vitality. At Quadra Wellness, we offer customized sleep solutions worldwide, including sleep coaching, and provide virtual sleep therapy in British Columbia and Ontario. Understanding Sleep Coaching: Your Path to Better Sleep Globally accessible, sleep coaching at Quadra Wellness is […]

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Understanding the Side Effects of Sleeping Pills

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Are you struggling with insomnia and considering taking sleeping pills? While these medications can provide temporary relief, it’s important to understand their potential side effects and associated risks. In this article, we’ll explore the side effects of sleeping pills and alternative options for treating insomnia. What Are Sleeping Pills? Sleeping […]

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Sleep and Chronic Pain or “Painsomnia”

In the quest for better sleep, especially if you’re struggling with chronic pain, the journey can become nights filled with anxiety and frustration rather than rest. The more elusive sleep becomes, the more we crave it, inadvertently ramping up the pressure on ourselves to get it. This, paradoxically, makes sleep […]

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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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