by Audra Starkey | Feb 2, 2022 | Sleep
There is a myriad of drugs that can affect our sleep, some of which include beta-blockers (prescribed for high blood pressure), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors or SSRI’s (a type of antidepressant) and, ironically, even some which are designed to enhance sleep...
by Audra Starkey | Sep 24, 2020 | Immunity, Sleep
Did you know the simple act of earthing, otherwise known as grounding can help to improve sleep? Sound a bit strange – or to good to be true? Earthing works because when direct skin comes into contact with the ground, it helps to rectify an electron...
by Audra Starkey | Jan 10, 2019 | HSW, Podcast, Sleep
When it comes to sleep and stress, the two are very much interrelated, and even more so for anyone who has a stressful job and works shift work too! So in today’s episode, we’re going to be talking all things sleep and stress, and how the healing power of flowers, a...
by Audra Starkey | Mar 21, 2018 | De-stress, HSW, Mindset, Nutrition, Podcast, Sleep
Healthy Shift Worker Podcast: Did you know that suicide rates in Australia, are double that of the road toll? This blew me away when I heard this, and is why this interview with Shaun O’Gorman is such a powerful one. Shaun is an ex police officer, critical...
by Audra Starkey | Mar 16, 2018 | Sleep
Orthosomnia – it sounds like a mouthful, but what exactly is it? Well in simple terms, it means “correct sleep”. But it also refers to when people become obsessed with sleeping well, which can actually backfire for anyone working 24/7. Now, as...
