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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The 10-3-2-1-0 Rule: Does the Sleep Formula Really Work?

The 10-3-2-1-0 Rule summarizes five sleep rules in a mnemonic formula. What each number means, where it overdoes it, and how you can realistically implement it.

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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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CBT-I: What does cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia offer?

CBT-I is, according to guidelines, the first-line treatment for chronic insomnia. The five components, the typical process, and what you can implement yourself.

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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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Hot flashes at night: What really relieves hot flashes?

Night sweats steal your sleep. What really helps in the bedroom, in bed, and in your evening routine – with specific temperature values and a practical plan.

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Night Sweats in Men: Why am I sweating so much at night?

Night sweats in men often have trivial causes: a bedroom that's too warm, the wrong duvet, alcohol in the evening. When investigation is necessary and what helps immediately.

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Pollen allergy: How to keep your bedroom pollen-free

Hay fever steals sleep at night. Here's how to keep pollen out of the bedroom, when to ventilate, and what truly makes a difference.

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Blocked Nose at Night: Quick Relief for Easy Breathing

Stuffy nose at night: Why it gets worse when you lie down, what helps immediately, how to prevent it, and when there's more behind the blockage than just a cold.

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Anti-Snoring Aids at a Glance: What Really Works?

From nasal strips to protrusion splints: Which anti-snoring aids are proven effective, which are just a waste of money, and when is medical clarification necessary?

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Hypnic jerks: Why does your body twitch as you're falling asleep?

Almost everyone experiences sleep jerks: that falling sensation, then a jolt. What's behind them, why they're becoming more common, and when jerks warrant further investigation.