Sleep Guide

Your Path to Better Sleep: The Orasleep Guide 💤

When was the last time you woke up in the morning feeling absolutely full of energy?

In a hectic daily life, restful sleep often falls short – yet it is the most important foundation for our health and performance. That's precisely why we created this guide.

Here you'll find short, easy-to-understand expert tips on optimal sleeping comfort, a healthy sleep climate, and the perfect evening routine. Whether you want to relieve back pain, stop night sweats, or simply improve your sleep quality – we'll show you how.

Get comfortable and discover tips for your perfect night's rest!

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Stopping sleeping pills: How to withdraw gently?

Coming off sleeping pills is a gradual process and should be medically supervised. Why rebound insomnia is normal, what a tapering plan looks like, and what comes first.

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CBD and Sleep: Is the Hype Real?

CBD and sleep: What the studies say, the legal situation in Switzerland, what to look for in products, and where the clear limits lie.

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Lavender for Better Sleep: What's Really Proven?

Lavender and sleep: What studies show about its scent, oil, and capsules, how to use it correctly, and the limits of its effectiveness – a sober assessment.

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Chronic Insomnia: How Bad Nights Become a Pattern

Chronic insomnia develops through a learning process, not bad luck. How the 3-P model works and which measures have been proven effective.

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Early Awakening: Why Am I Waking Up at 4 AM?

Waking up early in the morning usually has clear causes: a shifted internal clock, alcohol, light, age, or mood. Here's how to find the reason and get back to sleep.

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Difficulty falling asleep or difficulty staying asleep: What's the difference?

Difficulty falling asleep and difficulty staying asleep have different causes and require different approaches. This is how you can identify your type and take the right action.

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Sleep Paralysis: Harmless but Frightening – What's Behind It

Sleep paralysis: awake but unable to move. What happens in the brain, why hallucinations are part of it, and how to reduce its frequency.

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Insomnia: What's behind it and how is it treated?

Understanding Insomnia: When poor nights turn into a sleep disorder, what mechanisms maintain it, and what treatment is considered effective.

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Dust mites in the mattress: How do I get rid of them?

Effectively Reducing Dust Mites in Your Mattress: What Mites Need, Proven Measures to Help, and What Allergy Sufferers Should Look Out For.

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Pet in the Bedroom: Good or Bad for Sleep?

Dog or cat in the bedroom – or even in bed? What research says, what hygiene rules apply, and how all involved can sleep best.

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Shift Work and Healthy Sleep: Strategies for Restful Nights and Days

Shift work challenges the body's internal clock. With well-thought-out strategies for light, darkness, nutrition, and sleep environment, you can still get restful sleep despite changing shifts.

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Daylight Saving Time and Sleep: How to keep your body clock in sync

Daylight Savings throws many people off their sleep rhythm. Find out why this is, and how you can gently adjust to summer and winter time with simple tips.

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Sleep Mask and Earplugs: Are They Really Worth It?

Sleep masks and earplugs promise darkness and quiet at the touch of a button. When these little helpers pay off, which materials are best, and what you should look out for when using them.

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White noise for sleep: How sleep sounds really work

White noise, pink noise or rain sounds: Which sleep sounds really help, how they work and what you should consider regarding volume and duration.