Better Sleep Blog

$233,170 CAD Raised for Charity Mamas for Mamas through Jillian Harris Fundraiser and Giveaway
$233,170 CAD Raised for Charity Mamas for Mamas through Jillian Harris Fundraiser and Giveaway
We're SO proud to announce that Jillian Harris' "Santa Jilly's Christmas in June" giveaway and fundraiser raised $233,170 CAD. We were selected to participate as one of Jillian's "Favourite Things",... Read more...
Tips to Maximize Your Sleep Environment
Tips to Maximize Your Sleep Environment
Written by Dr. Joti Samra, R.Psych. Tips to Maximize your Sleep Environment  Sleep is an important part of our lives and an integral part of our overall health. With the... Read more...
Know Your Sleep Chronotype to Optimize Your Productivity
Know Your Sleep Chronotype to Optimize Your Productivity
If you've ever struggled with productivity at work, then take a moment to read this blog and find out if you are a lion, bear, wolf or dolphin. These categories... Read more...
Understanding Our Sleep Cycle: REM and non-REM Sleep
Understanding Our Sleep Cycle: REM and non-REM Sleep
Written by Dr. Joti Samra, R.Psych. Understanding our Sleep Cycle: REM and non-REM Sleep  Sleep is a core physiological function that impacts many other important areas of functioning (e.g., energy,... Read more...
Sleep Medication and Jet Lag
Sleep Medication and Jet Lag
Written by Dr. Joti Samra, R.Psych. Sleep Medication and Jet Lag There are a few things that can really throw our sleep cycle into a frenzy, like reoccurring travel. Entering... Read more...
Discovering the root cause of sleep difficulties
Discovering the root cause of sleep difficulties
 Written by Dr. Joti Samra, R.Psych. Discovering the root cause of sleep difficulties Sleep plays a vital role in our health. We need it to survive – the same... Read more...
Keeping an Effective Sleep Diary
Keeping an Effective Sleep Diary
Written by Dr. Joti Samra, R.Psych. Keeping an Effective Sleep Diary Sleep difficulties are increasingly common these days given the fast-paced world we are living in. There can be multiple... Read more...
Racing mind keeping you up at night?
Racing mind keeping you up at night?
It's pretty much impossible to fall asleep with an endless stream of thoughts racing through your mind. Running through your day, checking off your list of to-dos, thinking about the... Read more...
Taking Medications for Sleep - Do They Work?
Taking Medications for Sleep - Do They Work?
Written by Dr. Joti Samra, R.Psych. Taking Medications for Sleep – Do They Work? Do you struggle with sleep difficulties? Too much on your mind or too much on the... Read more...
4 Common Sleep Disorders
4 Common Sleep Disorders
Written by Dr. Joti Samra, R.Psych. 4 Common Sleep Disorders Sleep is a core physiological function that impacts many other important areas of functioning. Consistently getting less than 6 hours... Read more...
Haven Sleep Co. chosen for Jillian Harris Christmas in June Giveaway!
Haven Sleep Co. chosen for Jillian Harris Christmas in June Giveaway!
BIG NEWS! We're so proud to be part of Jillian Harris's Christmas in June! Win prizes like Haven 14" Lux Hybrid mattresses, and sleep just like little Leo.    ... Read more...
Managing the Negative Effects of Anxiety on Sleep
Managing the Negative Effects of Anxiety on Sleep
Written by Dr. Joti Samra, R.Psych. Do you lay in bed tossing and turning? Do you check the clock and calculate the number of hours of sleep you’d get if... Read more...