Waikato Hospital, Hamilton

929 days ago

Do Blackout Curtains Help With Sleep?

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Hamilton

Do you feel like there is too much light in your bedroom at night or in the morning? Too much light in your bedroom could be severely interfering with your sleep. Here’s how blackout curtains can help.

Why does light affect your sleep?
Light is one of the key signals for your circadian … View more
Do you feel like there is too much light in your bedroom at night or in the morning? Too much light in your bedroom could be severely interfering with your sleep. Here’s how blackout curtains can help.

Why does light affect your sleep?
Light is one of the key signals for your circadian rhythm. Your circadian rhythm is essentially your master ‘body clock’ that takes its cues from your general sleeping patterns, light exposure and temperature. This body clock starts facilitating the release of the sleep hormone melatonin about 2 hours before ‘bedtime’.

So, reducing your exposure to light at night time may help signal to your body that it’s time for bed and help you achieve a deeper sleep. This means you should be avoiding exposure to sunlight, reducing your screen time, and dimming the lights or lamps in your bedroom. Unless you live deeply rural, you will also need to find ways to reduce light from cars, streetlights and other homes entering your bedroom. That’s where blackout curtains come in.

What are blackout curtains?
Blackout curtain or lining fabric is made from dense, tightly woven materials that do not allow light through. Because the material is dense, blackout fabrics also have great insulation and noise-cancelling properties.

How blackout curtains help you get a better night’s sleep
When installed correctly, blackout curtains (or blackout curtain lining) almost completely stop external light entering your bedroom, and so contribute to an environment that allows a deeper sleep. They need to full cover the window frame for the blackout effect to work properly, so light doesn’t come through the sides. Blackout fabrics will also help reduce your energy bill and make it easier for you to control the temperature in your bedroom – another crucial factor for your circadian rhythm.

Blackout curtains will drastically improve sleep for night shift workers
If your job or lifestyle mean you need to get your rest during daylight hours, blackout curtains are a fantastic way to reduce light exposure and ‘trick’ your circadian rhythm into producing melatonin.

If you would like to add a blackout lining to your current curtains or book your curtains or blinds in for a maintenance clean, contact the team at Curtain Clean on 0800 579 0501.

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931 days ago

Follow the Science - naturally

Naturally Healthy

Naturally Healthy works with many science / scientist manufacturers.
Darcy at Zestt Wellness is the latest.
Their products are NZ sourced and result driven.
Find them today at www.naturallyhealthy.co.nz...
Darcy at Zestt Wellness is very excited!
Yes, indeed, the new HPLC has arrived and is … View more
Naturally Healthy works with many science / scientist manufacturers.
Darcy at Zestt Wellness is the latest.
Their products are NZ sourced and result driven.
Find them today at www.naturallyhealthy.co.nz...
Darcy at Zestt Wellness is very excited!
Yes, indeed, the new HPLC has arrived and is being installed.
A High Performance Liquid Chromatography machine (HPLC) is used as an analytical chemistry tool to separate, identify, and quantify each component in a mixture.
It relies on pumps to pass a pressurised liquid solvent containing the sample mixture through a column filled with a solid adsorbent material.
Each component in the sample interacts slightly differently with the adsorbent material, causing different flow rates for the different components and leading to the separation of the components as they flow out of the column.
We will use the HPLC to ensure our Zestt Wellness products have optimum levels of bioactives in our fruit extracts, before and after processing - essentially, it allows us greater quality control - and greater opportunities for exploration for Darcy - oh dear!

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931 days ago

Brand New Learn to Swim Facility

Hilton Brown

Hilton Brown Swimming have just opened a brand-new purpose-built facility in Te Rapa.

We provide lessons for infants through to adults and offer a Free Trial Lesson for all new customers.

The pool is heated to a toasty 32 degrees with a great airflow system inside.

Come and chat with us… View more
Hilton Brown Swimming have just opened a brand-new purpose-built facility in Te Rapa.

We provide lessons for infants through to adults and offer a Free Trial Lesson for all new customers.

The pool is heated to a toasty 32 degrees with a great airflow system inside.

Come and chat with us today!
Find out more

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931 days ago

Does your business need a better broadband plan?

The Team from NZ Compare

Business is tough and finding the right broadband plan or provider can be just as rough, so let's make it a little easier.

We want you to focus on achieving your strategy, not going from site to site, call to call to get a good deal! So we've launched Business Compare - a simple, free … View more
Business is tough and finding the right broadband plan or provider can be just as rough, so let's make it a little easier.

We want you to focus on achieving your strategy, not going from site to site, call to call to get a good deal! So we've launched Business Compare - a simple, free to use website that will help you compare NZ broadband retailers that supply businesses just like yours!

NZ Compare is here to help Kiwi businesses find the right plan, the right provider, the right fit. Go visit Business Compare now!

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932 days ago

Resilience Recipe

NumberWorks'nWords Hamilton Central

During challenging times, our habits and hard work can make or break us. Taking time to focus on our health and wellbeing help us build and maintain resilience. Here are 3 ingredients that we follow at NumberWorks'nWords, to achieve resilience!

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933 days ago

Mother's Day

NumberWorks'nWords Hamilton Central

Happy Mother's Day from the team at NumberWorks'nWords!

Today we honour mothers of all sorts - step mums, adoptive mums, birth mums, mothers of many, mothers of one, and every mother in between.

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934 days ago

The ‘Ultimate’ alternative to school!

Vision College

Does your teen disengage at school?

At Vision College we offer our free 'Ultimate' programme, designed for 16-19 year olds who haven’t enjoyed school and are looking to gain skills and insight towards a pathway for their future.

Students gain valuable life and employment skillsView more
Does your teen disengage at school?

At Vision College we offer our free 'Ultimate' programme, designed for 16-19 year olds who haven’t enjoyed school and are looking to gain skills and insight towards a pathway for their future.

Students gain valuable life and employment skills that prepare them for life outside of study, all while achieving the NZ Certificate in Foundation Skills Level 1 and 2, both NZQA qualifications, in just one year.
Find out more

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934 days ago

We'd love to see you

Love the Centre

There’s always something to do, see, eat, drink and love when you visit Hamilton’s city centre.

Enjoy a meal at one of our city centres outstanding eateries, book a guided bike tour, watch an outdoor movie in Garden Place or come along to a Super Saturday of music and arts events on Saturday… View more
There’s always something to do, see, eat, drink and love when you visit Hamilton’s city centre.

Enjoy a meal at one of our city centres outstanding eateries, book a guided bike tour, watch an outdoor movie in Garden Place or come along to a Super Saturday of music and arts events on Saturday 21st May at Garden Place and Victoria on the River.
Know more

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934 days ago

Magic of Mentoring

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Waikato

We're looking for mentors to support New Zealand's youth through our programmes. If you want to make a difference and help rangatahi reach their potential, become a mentor today!

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934 days ago

Concrete planter

The Team from

This modern, stylish planter finished in Resene is a great option to show off a statement plant. Find out how to create your own.

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935 days ago

MOTHER'S DAY CARROT CAKE WITH COCONUT ICING

Naturally Healthy

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a delicious home made cake. Even if you’re not intending on throwing a party this year, doesn’t mean you have to go without cake 🙂 Treat your mum to a respectable carrot cake that embodies everything that a carrot cake should be.
It is virtuous with lip-licking… View more
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a delicious home made cake. Even if you’re not intending on throwing a party this year, doesn’t mean you have to go without cake 🙂 Treat your mum to a respectable carrot cake that embodies everything that a carrot cake should be.
It is virtuous with lip-licking creamy frosting, filled with wholesome chunks of walnuts and a delicious mix of subtle sweetness and notes of spice. Have a wonderful Mother’s Day!

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937 days ago

Samsung A20

Murray from Frankton

0225811968 for more info

Price: $200

937 days ago

Can you help a business in your community?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We are incredibly proud to launch Short Notice is a new initiative designed to connect neighbours with a little spare time on their hands with local businesses that need a bit of extra help!

It's very simple; using the new Short Notice community hub, share a little about yourself, your … View more
We are incredibly proud to launch Short Notice is a new initiative designed to connect neighbours with a little spare time on their hands with local businesses that need a bit of extra help!

It's very simple; using the new Short Notice community hub, share a little about yourself, your availability and how you'd like to help.

If you're a business owner sign up for a FREE Premium Business listing to get access to Short Notice and let your community know what help you need.

Together, let's help keep small businesses busy!
Explore Short Notice

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937 days ago

Mother’s Day approaches and the kids are back at school!

The Team from Red Cross Shop Five Cross

It’s the ideal time for a little pampering come on in and have a relaxing browse around the store. We have some interesting nick nacks, homewares and books.
We are busy putting new stock out daily everything from hats and scarves to men’s tops and trousers. Kids clothing, woman’s clothing … View more
It’s the ideal time for a little pampering come on in and have a relaxing browse around the store. We have some interesting nick nacks, homewares and books.
We are busy putting new stock out daily everything from hats and scarves to men’s tops and trousers. Kids clothing, woman’s clothing and linen.
Come in and see what you can find.
Monday to Friday 9-4.30pm
Saturday 9-4
Sunday 10-3

We would love your donations of clean good condition clothing, bric a brac and linen but please bring in during shop hours only thanks!

938 days ago

Are you experiencing brain fog?

Naturally Healthy

Brain fog can also be called "mental fatigue" and can result in:
-Memory problems;
-Lack of mental clarity;
-Poor concentration;
-Inability to focus.
Read More below or talk to the team at Naturally Healthy.
the little health store for results
In Store & On Line
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Brain fog can also be called "mental fatigue" and can result in:
-Memory problems;
-Lack of mental clarity;
-Poor concentration;
-Inability to focus.
Read More below or talk to the team at Naturally Healthy.
the little health store for results
In Store & On Line
www.naturallyhealthy.co.nz...
phone 079583845
#testimonica #buylocal #NaturallyHealthy
- always take as directed

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