# The Sleep Site | Dave Gibson

> Osteopathy, Naturopathy, Hypnotherapy and Sleep Advice Clinics in North London.


## Posts

- [Teenage sleep problems in schools](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/teenage-sleep-problems-in-schools/): Teenage sleep problems are now regarded as one of the biggest challenges in secondary schools. Teachers regularly report tired, disengaged students, resulting in reduced academic achievement and poor behaviour. Parents similarly struggle with teens who can’t fall asleep or wake up for school. Understanding the causes of teenage sleep problems and the role schools can...  Read more »
- [Provacan research on parental sleep and stress](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/provacan-research-on-parental-sleep-and-stress/): New research conducted by CBD-brand Provacan has revealed that summertime school holiday stress soars for Britain’s parents. In all, 40% of British parents turn to alcohol, vaping or smoking to cope with family stresses, doing so every or most nights (82%). This is despite recommendations that using alcohol within three hours of bed and nicotine...  Read more »
- [Why should schools start later?](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/why-should-schools-start-later/): Teenage sleep problems have now become a key focus for teachers and parents. It’s recommended that teenagers get between 8 and 10 hours of sleep per night, but these days many get just 6-7 hours, or even less, leaving them sleep-deprived. Factors behind the crises in teenage sleep problems in schools include increased academic pressure,...  Read more »
- [When do the clocks go back?](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/when-do-the-clocks-go-back/): Every year the clocks go back by one hour in the UK at 2 am on the last Sunday in October. This means that this year the change happens on Sunday 26th October, gaining an extra hour in bed as we end Daylight Saving Time (DST). The USA will fall back the following Sunday 2nd...  Read more »
- [Menopause and Sleep](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/menopause-and-sleep/): According to the Sleep Foundation, sleep disorders affect 39% to 47% of peri-menopausal women and 35% to 60% of postmenopausal women. So why do the hormonal changes during menopause have such a big effect on sleep and how can you reduce their impact? And, what alternatives are there to taking Hormone Replacement Therapy and prescription...  Read more »
- [When is Blue Monday?](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/when-is-blue-monday/): It’s quite common to have a lower mood in the winter. This is often referred to as the Winter Blues, as it coincides with the shorter, greyer winter days. It would seem natural that after Christmas, our mood dips even lower, and it has been theorised that this fall in mood reaches its lowest point...  Read more »
- [Sleep and Weight Loss](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/sleep-and-weight-loss/): It’s now well known that if you are trying to lose weight, apart from being more mindful of what you eat and taking regular exercise, getting a good night’s sleep is an essential part of an effective weight loss programme. In fact, the relationship between sleep and bodyweight is bidirectional. Studies have shown that when...  Read more »
- [How Does Sleep Affect Your Immune System?](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/how-does-sleep-affect-your-immune-system/): When we fall ill, we instinctively want to sleep longer. That’s because we are designed to ‘sleep ourselves well’. Here our immune system stimulates us to sleep. In fact, the relationship between sleep and immunity is bidirectional. We need sleep to have a healthy immune system, and a healthy immune system helps us sleep. The...  Read more »
- [Top tips for remote working](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/top-tips-for-remote-working/): 14 min read Have the benefits of remote working started to wane? If so, do you feel like you are now living at work? There are many plusses to working from home, but stepping away from our desk and switching off is hard when our work and personal space are one and the same. Read...  Read more »
- [How to help teenagers get better sleep during Covid](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/how-to-help-teenagers-get-better-sleep-during-covid/): Whether in term time or during holidays teenagers have found lockdown and coping with Covid 19 more stressful than adults.  They have also lost more sleep. That’s not to say that British teenagers were getting enough sleep in the first place. It’s well documented that British teenagers are sleeping less than the required 8 to...  Read more »
- [Beating the Winter Blues](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/beating-the-winter-blues/): With the autumn clock changing, our winter nights have suddenly got darker. With the longest night on the 21st of December, our sunlight will continue to decrease as we enter the winter blues season, which peaks after Christmas during January and February. Around 40% of us will experience this seasonal dip in energy and mood....  Read more »
- [What to Eat to Combat Covid-19](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/what-to-eat-to-combat-covid-19/): It’s without question that those who eat a healthy, well-balanced diet of fresh foods, tend to have both a stronger immune system and a lower risk of infectious diseases. This sort of diet, often referred to as a ‘ Mediterranean Diet,’ consists of eating fresh, unprocessed foods such as vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, fish and...  Read more »
- [How to stay awake for the US Election](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/how-to-stay-awake-for-the-us-election/): It seems like yesterday that Trump took control of the White House. Whilst some are fed up of all the constant news and talk of Trump, Brexit and Covid a lot of us will be staying up to watch the results of the US Election come in on 3rd November. The BBC’s coverage will start...  Read more »
- [Sleep and lockdown your guide to a good nights sleep](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/sleep-and-lockdown-your-guide-to-a-good-nights-sleep/): How lockdown has affected our sleep Lockdown has created a huge change in our daily routines which has lead to some perhaps unsurprising findings with regards to our sleep patterns which were reported recently by the World Economic Forum     Some of the key findings show that we are; Surveys and stats from sleep trackers have...  Read more »
- [How to Sleep Better During the Corona Virus Outbreak](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/how-to-sleep-better-during-the-corona-virus-outbreak/): One thing’s for certain – it’s stressful dealing with the Corona Virus outbreak. For some this means worrying into the night about health risks and decreased income. This impacts both the quality and quantity of sleep. The problem is that a good night’s sleep is one of the things we need to help us manage...  Read more »
- [How To Help Your Kids Sleep On Christmas Eve](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/how-to-help-your-kids-sleep-on-christmas-eve/): One of the most difficult nights of the year for getting small children to bed on time is Christmas Eve. With all the excitement it’s hard to make sure they get enough sleep and remain on top form emotionally during Christmas Day itself. I remember all too well being grumpy as a youngster on Christmas...  Read more »
- [Vitamin D and Sleep](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/vitamin-d-and-sleep/): With the Autumn equinox long passed on the 22nd September, we are now officially well into Autumn, and the dreary days when we get fewer hours of daylight than hours of darkness. This process seems to get even bleaker with the darker evenings after the clocks change. Given that sunlight is our main source of...  Read more »
- [How To Sleep In The Heat This Summer](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/how-to-sleep-in-the-heat-this-summer/): When the temperatures rise, many of us find it very difficult to sleep soundly. Overheating not only makes you feel uncomfortable but keeps you awake when you should be getting sleepy. Our bodies naturally experience a dip in temperature as we drift off, but by being too hot we make it harder for our bodies...  Read more »
- [How To Take Naps](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/how-to-take-naps/): Whilst many cultures have naps as a regular part of their sleep routine,  we have long since abandoned the art of napping in the UK, until now !! It seems that a large number of companies are beginning to allow their workforce to ‘sleep on the job’ installing sleep pods in their offices. Hospitals too...  Read more »
- [How To Design Your Bedroom For A Great Night’s Sleep](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/how-to-design-your-bedroom-for-a-great-nights-sleep/): The general advice on how to design your bedroom for a great nights sleep is to keep it cool, dark and quiet as per in cave-times. Our modern-day bedrooms are certainly cosier and safer than the caves our ancestors slept in. However, they can also be brighter, noisier and warmer, all of which all can...  Read more »
- [Family sleep tips for the clocks change this March](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/family-sleep-tips-for-the-clocks-change-this-march/): I am often asked for recommendations about navigating the clock change, particularly during the spring-forward transition in March, when we lose an hour of sleep. The challenge with abruptly altering our sleep pattern is that our body clock isn’t naturally attuned to a sudden one-hour shift in a single night. This abrupt change disrupts our...  Read more »
- [Sleep and weight gain](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/sleep-and-weight-gain/): If losing a few pounds is one of your goals this year the best place to start could actually be your bed, rather than the gym or your diet. Did you know when you lose sleep you can end up gaining weight? The worldwide increase in obesity has multiple factors, including increased consumption of processed...  Read more »
- [How Much Screen Time Is Too Much](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/how-much-screen-time-is-too-much/): Use of screens and technology by children is now a given at both school and home. It is estimated that 98 per cent of 12 to 15 year olds in the UK watch television and over 90 per cent use mobile phones at home Smart phone usage, in particular of children, and especially teenagers has...  Read more »
- [Sleep and Skin Repair](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/sleep-skin-repair/): Our body and brain are designed to repair and restore as we sleep. This process also occurs overnight in our skin. Most of us for example will be able to relate to baggy eyes after a poor night of sleep. This is just one of the tell tale signs of skin problems which arise with...  Read more »
- [How To Survive The Christmas Party Season](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/how-to-survive-the-christmas-party-season/): Christmas parties are a great way of raising your spirits in the darkest month of the year.  They will certainly get you out of the winter blues. However, they can take their toll on your body. Here, the combination of accumulated loss of sleep, hangovers, and rich food can leave you feeling wiped out well...  Read more »
- [Seasonal Affective Disorder SAD and sleep](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/seasonal-affective-disorder-sad-and-sleep/): Whilst Seasonal affective Disorder or SAD is often referred to as the winter blues it’s a very different process and is best described as a ‘severe recurrent depression’. The acronym SAD very much underplays both its severity and nature. It’s thought that between 0.5% and 3% of the population, anywhere between 268,000 and 2 million...  Read more »
- [How to Understand Winter Tiredness.](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/how-to-understand-winter-tiredness/): With regards to sleep, one topic of debate is whether we slept more in the winter than the summer, and if so at what time and for how long.  Given that we now control both our light and temperature one of the most relevant studies on our natural seasonal sleep tendencies involved researching how pre-industrial...  Read more »
- [How Does Alcohol Affect Sleep](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/how-does-alcohol-affect-sleep/): Alcohol reduces ‘sleep latency’ which is the amount of time it takes to get to sleep. However, whilst it is a great ‘sedative’, drinking alcohol close to our bedtime then interferes with the body’s natural sleep patterns once we have nodded off. So how does alcohol affect sleep, and why is it that if you...  Read more »
- [Last Minute Tips For The Clocks Going Back](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/last-minute-tips-for-the-clocks-going-back/): British Summer Time officially ends at 2am this Sunday 30th October. For those who like to catch up on their sleep over the weekend this seems perfect. Essentially you get an extra hour in bed, great if you don’t have young children. However, it’s now known that catching up on sleep creates a condition called...  Read more »
- [How to help children with the Autumn clock change](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/how-to-help-children-with-the-clock-change-this-autumn/): British Summertime officially ends on Sunday 30th October. With it comes brighter mornings and shorter evenings as the Clocks ‘fall back’.  Essentially, the fallback gives us an extra hour as we sleep on Saturday night. Not such a bad thing if you are living on your own and fancy an extra hour in bed on...  Read more »
- [Back Pain and Sleep](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/back-pain-and-sleep/): Back pain can be hugely disabling affecting both daily routine and sleep especially amongst older adults. Given that our quality and quantity of sleep tends to reduce as we get older, interruptions to sleep from lower back and neck pain can often be the tipping point into long term insomnia. Top ten tips Here are...  Read more »
- [How Serotonin affects sleep](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/how-serotonin-affects-sleep/): With the approach of Autumn , it is worth considering how the shorter days and darker nights are going to affect you. By understanding the way the body works we can start to think about what we change this year in preparation for the winter ahead What is Serotonin? Serotonin is a neurotransmitter and has...  Read more »
- [Back to School Sleep Tips](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/back-to-school-sleep-tips/): Getting sleep patterns back to school times after the long summer break can be daunting. However, the re-establishment of the school sleep schedule provides a great opportunity to create an improved sleep routine for your child. The key is to plan about a week ahead and to address good sleep hygiene for the whole family,...  Read more »
- [How To Get A Great Night’s Sleep On Holiday](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/how-to-get-a-great-nights-sleep-on-holiday/): The summer holidays are almost upon us, but there is no need to lose sleep whilst on your travels. Whilst trying to prepare for the amazing trip we’ve been waiting all year for, it is easy to get lost in the whirlwind of endless list of jobs that need doing and lose a week’s worth...  Read more »
- [How To Get Over Jet Lag](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/how-to-get-over-jet-lag/): Anyone who has gone on a long haul flight will have had to deal with the effects of Jet Lag.  These can include sleep disturbances,  poor concentration, increased fatigue, irritability, headaches, and digestive problems including indigestion and changes in bowel movement. Jet Lag is essentially produced when we try to adjust our body clock or Circadian Rhythm too...  Read more »
- [Environmental temperature affects sleep timing](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/temperature/): All living things have circadian ( or body) clocks which are biochemical mechanisms that allow them to organise their sleep and waking across the 24-hour cycle of a day. It’s been known for decades how light adjusts this rhythm through the release of Melatonin, our sleep hormone. Now using fruit flies, Scientists at the University...  Read more »
- [National Stop Snoring Week](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/national-stop-snoring-week/): Snoring has just been in the news with National stop snoring week helping to promote the role of dentists in helping stop what is a significant sleep issue particularly amongst couples, and loud snoring in particular can be a sign of more serious health problems. Snorers are in fact three times more likely to suffer...  Read more »
- [Sleep Tips For The Clocks Going Forward This Sunday](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/sleep-tips-for-the-clocks-going-forward-this-sunday/): Our annual change to British Summer for 2025 comes on Sunday 30th March at 1 am. This change deprives us of another hour of sleep. Most of us will then wake up for work on Monday morning, tired, groggy and not quite adjusted to the new earlier bedtime. It is no surprise therefore that we...  Read more »
- [How Does Daylight Saving Time Effect Your Sleep](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/how-does-daylight-saving-time-effect-your-sleep/): The annual adjustment to daylight saving time (sometimes referred to as Daylight Savings) often raises debate and confusion with when, how and even why the clocks need to change. Certainly, in the short term, our body clock is not able to make an hour adjustment in one go. I, therefore, recommend splitting the change into...  Read more »
- [What are Mattresses made of how do I know what to buy?](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/what-are-mattresses-made-of-how-do-i-know-what-to-buy/): I am often asked by my patients what type of mattress they should buy , or whether they should go for a soft medium of firm mattress. My advice is that as long as their spine is properly supported the choice of mattress is most often down to personal choice and how much is affordable....  Read more »
- [Declutter your life for a better night's sleep](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/declutter-your-life-for-a-better-nights-sleep/): Consistency and declutter. Two buzz words in the world of sleep. Good sleep hygiene starts with consistently waking up and going to sleep at the same time seven days a week, preferably without an alarm. This general rule is proven to give the best sleep. Declutter your bedroom Making your bedroom cool, quiet, dark and...  Read more »
- [Does lack of sleep contribute to Alzheimer’s disease?](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/does-lack-of-sleep-contribute-to-alzheimers-disease/): New research suggests that poor quality sleep may be linked to Alzheimer’s. So the question is does lack of sleep contribute to Alzheimer’s disease? Whilst our brain only accounts for 2% of body weight, it uses up 25% of the body’s energy and so produces a lot of waste material. What might be surprising is...  Read more »
- [Snooze You Lose](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/snooze-you-lose/): In an ideal world, we would not need an alarm at all. Instead, we would wake up when our body clock decided, refreshed after the right amount of sleep. Yet, for the vast majority of us, given we can’t afford to miss our Monday to Friday wake up time for work or the school run,...  Read more »
- [Start Here](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/start-here/): Here are my ten morning tips for sleep success: 1) Keep regular hours Set your alarm for the same wake time 7 days a week. Ideally we would have the same sleep time each night too. Keeping to a consistent sleep routine helps your biological clock or circadian rhythm and this in turn makes it...  Read more »
- [Ten Morning Tips for Sleep Success](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/ten-morning-tips-for-sleep-success/): The Sleep Site is all about providing information and tips on sleep and helping you to get to sleep easily at night and wake up feeling refreshed in the morning. My belief is that perfect sleep starts in the morning , rather than at night. In our modern 24/7 lifestyle our time first thing is...  Read more »
- [Does Lack of Sleep Age You?](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/does-lack-of-sleep-age-you/): Does lack of sleep age you? Yes, it would seem it does. It has long been understood that there is a link between poor sleep and the health of the skin. For example, we all know from looking in the mirror that a poor night’s sleep gives us bags under the eyes. Recent studies have...  Read more »
- [How to Stop Hay Fever from Affecting Your Sleep](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/how-to-stop-hay-fever-from-affecting-your-sleep/): According to Allergy UK, hay fever affects approximately 18 million people in the UK (20% of the population), with most reporting that their symptoms get worse at night, and a massive 87% stating that their sleep is severely affected by the condition in the spring and summer. Science has yet to discover exactly why things...  Read more »
- [Tips To Help Older Adults Sleep](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/tips-to-help-older-adults-sleep/): The myth is that as we get older we ‘need less sleep’. Sadly, the fact is that as we get older we just get less sleep, finding it harder to both get to sleep, and to stay asleep. This is because as we age, our ‘sleep architecture’ ages with us. Sleep Science has now shown...  Read more »
- [How Does Sleep Affect Mental Health?](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/how-does-sleep-affect-mental-health/): Adults who suffer from mental health conditions have over double the sleep problems, compared to the population as a whole. Whilst the traditional clinical view had been that sleep disorders and insomnia were symptoms of mental illness, recent studies have shown that the relationship between sleep and psychiatric disorders is complex and bidirectional. Both conditions...  Read more »
- [How To Help Your Children Sleep Better](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/how-to-help-your-children-sleep-better/): Getting the right amount of quality and quantity of sleep is especially important for children. Sleep is  needed for brain development and growth. It is vital for concentration levels at school, as well as temperament and emotional health. It’s now well known that children who don’t get the right amount of sleep are more likely...  Read more »
- [What Is The Cause Of Snoring In Children?](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/what-is-the-cause-of-snoring-in-children/): The sound of snoring generally does not come from the nose, but from soft tissue vibration in the back of the throat. Most children above the age of 3 tend to snore during the stages of deep sleep and about 1 in 10 children snore at some time during the week. The key issue with...  Read more »
- [Relaxation Techniques For Sleep](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/relaxation-techniques-for-sleep/): Stress due to money worries and work is the main thing which people cite as both stopping them getting to sleep and waking up in the night. ‘Stress produces the flight or fight response in the body, raising our adrenalin levels, causing our muscles to tense and increasing our heart rate. At this point, our...  Read more »
- [How To Improve Gut Flora For A Better Night’s Sleep](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/how-to-improve-gut-flora-for-a-better-nights-sleep/): We now know, our food choice affects sleep and sleep affects food choice. However, what is even more interesting is the role of our gut bacteria in our sleep cycle. To start with, these cells have a diurnal sleep rhythm, which is linked to our sleep centre in our brain. The link actually happens in...  Read more »
- [What Are The Best Sleep Positions when you are Pregnant?](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/what-are-the-best-sleep-positions-when-you-are-pregnant/): Around 8 out of 10 women have trouble getting to sleep during pregnancy. This is due to a variety of reasons including the baby moving; lower back pain; problems with heartburn; getting up to use the toilet more often and just generally finding it difficult just to get comfortable. So what are the best pregnancy...  Read more »
- [How To Help Your Child Sleep When The Clocks Change This Spring](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/how-to-help-your-child-sleep-when-the-clocks-change-this-spring/): On Sunday 26th March at 1am we lose an hour’s sleep as the clock’s spring forward, with many parents struggling to adjust their little ones to new sleep patterns. Here are five tips to help your child sleep when the clocks change… 1. Make the change gradual Our body clocks aren’t designed to shift by...  Read more »
- [How To Give Yourself A Boost If You Stayed Up Too Late](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/how-to-give-yourself-a-boost-if-you-stayed-up-too-late/): Most of us know that the key to quality sleep is to maintain a consistent routine. But what if you unexpectedly stayed up too late working at home or were out on the town what can you do to give yourself a boost? Top 5 tips Here are five tips to give yourself a boost...  Read more »
- [How To Test A Mattress](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/how-to-test-a-mattress/): With a host of mattresses and mattress types on the market how do you know which is right for you and your partner? Ten tips on how to buy a mattress Here are 10 simple guidelines on how to test a mattress. 1) Always try to test in person and with your partner if you...  Read more »
- [How To Make Sure You Are Getting Enough Sleep](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/how-to-make-sure-you-are-getting-enough-sleep/): In general published guidelines suggest that adults we need about 8 hours sleep a night to maintain optimum health, with teenagers and younger children needing a lot more. Whilst there are always variations in terms of hereditary traits both in terms of length of sleep and times we like to go to sleep there are...  Read more »
- [How To Sleep Well With Your Partner](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/how-to-sleep-well-with-your-partner/): For many of us sleeping with a partner can lead to nights of disrupted sleep with differing sleep times and work schedules , ‘noise in the night ‘ and size of bed all issues to overcome . Top 5 tips Here are my top 5 tips on how to sleep well with your partner to...  Read more »
- [Is Your Teenager Sleeping Right?](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/is-your-teenager-sleeping-right/): With technology dominating the teenage bedroom, getting them to bed on time is more difficult than ever. Here are some facts and tips that might help your teenager sleep better. Some facts: Teenagers go through “the sleep phase delay”, which puts back their need to sleep for about two hours to between 10:00 and 11:00pm...  Read more »
- [How To Get Sleep During Party Season](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/how-to-get-sleep-during-party-season/): Going to parties during the festive season is great for catching up with friends and family, and will undoubtedly lead to late nights, but there’s no need to let your sleep suffer. In fact, if you make sure you support your sleep hygiene through the party season there is more chance you will come out...  Read more »
- [What To Eat To Sleep Better](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/what-to-eat-to-sleep-better/): As with good health in a varied Mediterranean diet of fruit, vegetables (especially green leafy), fish, nuts, seeds and a small amount of meat will provide all the nutrients, which are needed to support a great night’s sleep. Whilst there are a number of key nutrients involved in sleep including calcium, potassium, vitamin B and...  Read more »
- [3 golden rules to help you children sleep better](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/3-golden-rules-to-help-you-children-sleep-better/): Each week there seems to be more and more news about the state of the nation’s sleep and in particular the problems of sleep and the younger generation. If you are thinking that it is time to get your child’s sleep back on track there are essentially three main areas to focus on. These are...  Read more »
- [How To Get To Sleep Fast](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/how-to-get-to-sleep-fast/): Our 24/7 lifestyle today can be stressful, with us all seemingly short of time. It is certainly a long way from how our ancient ancestors spent their days, and especially their quieter evenings as daylight disappeared slowly. Top ten tips Here are ten practical tips on what to do in the evening to help you...  Read more »
- [What Is The Best Side To Sleep On?](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/what-is-the-best-side-to-sleep-on/): Most of us have a preferred position to sleep in. Once this posture has become set it’s very difficult to change without many nights of disrupted sleep. However, there are long-term benefits to making the effort to change your sleep position, especially if you suffer from certain health issues. Here is a checklist of pluses...  Read more »
- [How To Stay Awake For The Olympics](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/how-to-stay-awake-for-the-olympics/): It comes once every four years, the most exciting event in the sporting world and this year it’s happening in one the liveliest cities in the world: Rio de Janiero. Over 3,000 hours of live sporting action will be aired by the BBC but given the time-zone difference, you’ll have to stay up until the...  Read more »
- [What Makes For The Best Kids’ Bed](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/what-makes-for-the-best-kids-bed/): Sleeping well is a vital part of a child’s development, so giving them a supportive and comfortable bed is a really important step in their growing up. A lot of their mental and physical growth occurs in sleep, so enable them to have a deep and restorative night’s kip with these five simple steps. Top...  Read more »
- [How To Stop Snoring](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/how-to-stop-snoring/): Snoring is caused by an obstruction to the airflow in the upper airways, which causes turbulence and change in air pressure in the passages. This turbulence then typically produces a vibration of the soft palate in the roof of your mouth. However, snoring can also be due to vibration from restriction in your nasal passages,...  Read more »
- [Give yourself a Boost after a bad night’s sleep](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/give-yourself-a-boost-after-a-bad-nights-sleep/): Feeling well rested and ready for the workday can seem like an impossible dream for anyone these days. Sleep deprivation and parenthood within dual income households are known bedfellows but, rather than reaching for our normal (unhealthy) pick me ups, there are some simple tricks that can make feeling energised a whole lot easier. Top...  Read more »
- [How To Get To Sleep When It’s Too Cold](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/how-to-get-to-sleep-when-its-too-cold/): When it’s too cold many can find it difficult to get comfortable enough to get to sleep. As your body’s ideal sleep temperature is in the range of 16 to 21 degrees centigrade, having an ambient temperature that is dramatically lower than this impedes your body from relaxing and drifting off. It’s well worth preparing...  Read more »
- [We’re Out Of The Habit Of Getting To Sleep Naturally](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/were-out-of-the-habit-of-getting-to-sleep-naturally/): Recent research has shown our worst sleep inhibiting habits: burning the midnight oil at work, our obsession with social media and lots of caffeine. We’ve traded our healthy, regular circadian rhythms for irregular bedtimes, racing minds and terrible sleep habits. In a national study by Warren Evans, the London bed and mattress specialists, it was...  Read more »
- [Top Five Sleep Tips To Beat The Heatwave](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/top-five-sleep-tips-to-beat-the-heatwave/): 1) Make your bedroom a cave You want a cool, dark cave to sleep in at . Let air in and reflect the sun’s heat by keeping windows open and curtains and blinds pulled in the day. Turn off all electrics in the evening to minimise heat. A pitch-black room at bedtime will trigger your...  Read more »
- [How To Get Baby Back On Schedule When The Clocks Change](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/how-to-get-baby-back-on-schedule-when-the-clocks-change/): Successful sleep has a lot to do with keeping a regular routine which helps set out body clock keeping our ‘circadian rhythm settled and healthy. When the clocks spring forward on the last Sunday in March children, in particular toddlers and babies, can find it hard to instantly adjust to the new ‘time zone’. The...  Read more »
- [Complete Guide To A Better Nights Sleep](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/complete-guide-to-a-better-nights-sleep/): A good night’s sleep is critical to function and feel at our best – yet many of us do not get the 7 to 8 hours of recommended sleep each night. Top Ten Tips Here are my top ten tips, to help you improve the quality of your sleep in terms of getting falling to...  Read more »
- [Top Sleep Tips For Teenagers To Improve Health](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/top-sleep-tips-for-teenagers-to-improve-health/): The latest research shows that hormonal changes in puberty are the most likely cause in a change in the natural sleep pattern of adolescent’s body clock. They tend to want to go to bed later and lie in longer in the morning. Sleep is especially important for teenagers as it’s during sleep that the hormone...  Read more »
- [Sleep Tips For Children When Clocks Go Back](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/sleep-tips-for-children-when-clocks-go-back/): For those of us with young children when the clocks go back this weekend, it’s unlikely that the promised ‘extra hour in bed’ will come to fruition. Even worse,  the 7am weekend wake up cuddle has now become 6am! Not a great option when you have had a tough week at work. Here are some...  Read more »
- [How Does Blue Light Affect Sleep](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/how-does-blue-light-affect-sleep/): In simplistic terms blue light, as per a blue morning sky is designed to wake us up, and the absence of blue light (i.e. when it gets dark) makes us drift off to sleep. How Does Blue Affect Us? Blue light regulates our secretion of melatonin, the sleep hormone, which is produced in the pineal...  Read more »

## Pages

- [Privacy Policy](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/privacy-policy/): The Sleep Site | Dave Gibson Last updated: February 2026 1. Introduction The Sleep Site is operated by Dave Gibson, a sleep expert and wellbeing practitioner based in the United Kingdom. We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when...  Read more »
- [Cookie Policy (UK)](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/cookie-policy-uk/)
- [One-on-One Sleep Support](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/one-on-one-sleep-support/): I offer One-on-One Sleep and Stress Coaching for Adults, and sleep coaching for children, tweens, and adolescents too. Every intervention is backed by science and customised to an individual’s lifestyle, sleep struggles, and sleep goals. The aim is to take you or your child from sleep deprived to fully revived. I offer a free 15-minute...  Read more »
- [Podcasts](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/podcasts/): Failing Forward Podcast With Nikou Lohse
- [On The Radio](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/radio/): Dave Gibson shares expert insights on various radio shows about sleep, health, and well-being. The page features recordings from appearances on BBC Radio London, Talk Radio, and more, where he discusses topics like sleep disorders, healthy sleep habits, and mental health. Each segment is divided into parts, providing listeners with practical advice to improve their...  Read more »
- [Half-Day Wellbeing Workshop](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/workshops/wellbeing/): The latest report released by the Office of National Statistics (July 2023) on levels of National Wellbeing in the UK highlights the pressures that all are experiencing. In terms of personal wellbeing, the levels of life satisfaction, happiness, and how worthwhile people feel about the things they do in life were all reported as low....  Read more »
- [On TV](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/tv/): Dave Gibson features on TalkTV with various hosts, sharing his expertise on sleep health. This page includes clips from his TV appearances, where he discusses sleep tips, managing sleep disorders, and how lifestyle choices impact sleep quality. Each video provides viewers actionable advice on improving their sleep and overall well-being. Dave Gibson on TalkTV with...  Read more »
- [Brand Ambassador Work](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/brand-ambassador/): I have provided expert comments, brand ambassador, and content for a variety of clients with my work with four of the brands featured below. I am particularly well regarded for expert commentary on live radio, and the ability to summarise new research in bite-size, sound-bite communication both on air and in print. I am available...  Read more »
- [Stress Management Workshop](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/workshops/stress-management/): It would seem that we have never been under so much stress. Data from the Centre for Business and Economic Research (CEBR) estimates that work-related stress cost the UK economy £28bn last year. In all 23.3m working days were lost in 2022 because of stress, burnout, and poor mental health. One recent study by AXA...  Read more »
- [Sleep Workshop](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/workshops/sleep-workshop/): The UK now has a chronic sleep problem with most of us getting far fewer hours than recommended or needed. The latest research by RAND Europe (April 2023) has suggested that insomnia is costing the UK economy up to £34 billion a year. This equates to 1.3% of our GDP in lost productivity each year....  Read more »
- [Posture Workshop](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/workshops/posture/): I bring over 25 years of experience as a practicing Osteopath including being a clinic tutor to my posture workshops. My ‘posture credentials’ also include being the Osteopath for BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing during ‘Bruce Forsyth’s time hosting the show. With our increasingly sedentary workstation posture, lower back pain is now the 5th most common...  Read more »
- [Wellness Workshop](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/workshops/wellness/): Recent research estimates that the total economic cost of lost output among working-age people due to ill health is around £150bn per annum, equivalent to 7% of GDP. What’s more, this cost has increased by 60% since 2016. It’s probably never been more important to look and how and where health and overall wellness can...  Read more »
- [Workshops For Schools](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/workshops/schools/): When I left advertising in the early 90’s my choice in my future career came down to following my passion in health and wellness or the joy of becoming a teacher in schools. My friends in education advised me that given I was leaving advertising partly down to burn-out I probably wouldn’t cope with the...  Read more »
- [Workshops For Students](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/workshops/students/): With the increase in student loan costs, the recent strikes, and the rising price of food and lodgings, the logistical challenges of student life outside of study are immense. Combine that with the backdrop of economic turmoil, climate change, the development of nationalism, and the conflicts that ensue, the future post-graduation seems as uncertain as...  Read more »
- [Hypnotherapy for Sleep and Stress](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/hypnotherapy/): Hypnotherapy enables you to achieve long-term changes in attitude, beliefs and behaviour. What sort of issues do I use hypnotherapy to help? I can help you to solve all sorts of issues and belief patterns ranging from stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self-esteem problems, weight loss, depression, phobias and of course insomnia and sleep. I...  Read more »
- [Consultations and Treatments](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/consultations-and-treatments/): I have been practicing in healthcare for almost 20 years. My holistic approach to solving sleep problems combines relaxation and meditation techniques, Naturopathy and Hypnotherapy and bespoke lifestyle recommendations.  I treat children, adults and families, with great results for the young and old alike. With my clinic in North West London, the initial session of...  Read more »
- [Wellbeing Workshops](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/workshops/): I have been running workshops on wellbeing for over a decade now providing support, education, tips, and practical guidance across a wide range of areas including stress, sleep, posture, vitality, diet, exercise, communication and relationship skills, and more.   The aim of all my workshops is to educate, empower, and engage so that attendees leave...  Read more »
- [Cookies](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/cookies/): What Are Cookies As is common practice with almost all professional websites this site uses cookies, which are tiny files that are downloaded to your computer, to improve your experience. This page describes what information they gather, how we use it, and why we sometimes need to store these cookies. We will also share how...  Read more »
- [Contact](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/contact/): Ways to Contact for Support If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding our content, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Whether you’re looking for advice on sleep hygiene, need help with mattress selection, or want to discuss sleep disorders, I’m here to assist you. You can contact me directly via email or use...  Read more »
- [Press](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/press/): On The Sleep Site’s Press page, you can find Dave Gibson’s expert insights featured in major media outlets, including The Telegraph, Daily Mail, Cosmopolitan, and GQ. Here you can find a curated list of articles and interviews where Dave discusses sleep health, lifestyle changes, and tips to improve sleep quality. Each link takes you to...  Read more »
- [About](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/about/): A Holistic Approach to Sleep & Wellbeing With over 20 years in healthcare and well-being, I provide educational wellbeing workshops online and in person across a wide range of areas including Stress, Sleep, Posture, Diet, and Exercise and run Osteopathy, Hypnotherapy, Stress Management, Sleep Coaching and Naturopathy clinics in North London. Most therapies are available...  Read more »
- [Blog](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/blog/)
- [Home](https://thesleepsite.co.uk/): My mission is to bring wellbeing workshops covering stress, sleep, and more into the workplace, schools, and colleges and to provide bespoke, holistic, one-to-one support. My belief is that a good night’s sleep is the fundamental pillar of physical, mental, and emotional health. It affects how we feel, how we behave, and our ability to...  Read more »

## Optional

- [Agent (MCP protocol)](websites-agents.hostinger.com/thesleepsite.co.uk/mcp)

[comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)