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Evidence-based clinical writing on insomnia, sleep medicine, and the patterns we treat. Reviewed by an HPCSA-registered specialist physician with sleep-medicine training.
Online Sleep Consultation South Africa | Slumbr
Slumbr offers physician-led online sleep consultations across South Africa. Learn what to expect, how it works, and what initial and follow-up appointments cover.
Read article13 Jun 2026 · Slumbr Sleep Clinic
When to See a Doctor for Insomnia
Not sure if your sleep problem needs medical attention? Learn the key signs — from chronicity thresholds to red flags — that mean it's time to see a sleep doctor.
Read article5 Jun 2026 · Slumbr Sleep Clinic
CBT-I in South Africa: The Evidence-Based Treatment for Insomnia
CBT-I (cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia) is the first-line, evidence-based treatment for chronic insomnia. Learn what it involves and why it's recommended.
Read article29 May 2026 · Slumbr Sleep Clinic
Sleeping at the Wrong Time: Is Your Body Clock Off?
Struggling to sleep at "normal" hours? Understand circadian rhythm problems — delayed sleep phase, shift work, jet lag — and how a timing reset can help.
Read article22 May 2026 · Slumbr Sleep Clinic
Can't Fall Asleep? What's Behind Sleep-Onset Insomnia
Lying awake for an hour before sleep finally comes? Sleep-onset insomnia is common and treatable. A physician explains the causes — and the evidence-based approaches that help.
Read article15 May 2026 · Slumbr Sleep Clinic
Waking Up During the Night: Why It Happens and What Helps
Falling asleep is fine — but you keep waking through the night. Understand sleep-maintenance insomnia, its causes, and how CBT-I can help.
Read article8 May 2026 · Slumbr Sleep Clinic
Tired But Wired: Why Your Body Is Exhausted and Your Mind Won't Switch Off
Feel exhausted but can't sleep? The "tired but wired" pattern is a recognised form of insomnia driven by hyperarousal. Here's what's happening — and what actually helps.
Read article1 May 2026 · Slumbr Sleep Clinic
Waking Up at 3am: Why It Happens and What to Do
Waking up at 3am and unable to get back to sleep? This early-morning waking pattern has specific causes. A physician explains what's behind it — and when it warrants attention.
Read article24 Apr 2026 · Slumbr Sleep Clinic
Can't Sleep? What's Keeping You Awake (and What Helps)
Can't sleep? A South African physician explains the most common reasons — and evidence-based steps to take, including when to see a clinician.
Read article16 Apr 2026 · Slumbr Sleep Clinic
Sleeping Tablets in South Africa: What to Know First
What sleeping tablets actually are, why they're short-term tools, and why CBT-I is the more durable option — from a South African sleep physician.
Read article9 Apr 2026 · Slumbr Sleep Clinic
Insomnia in South Africa: What It Is and How to Get Help
Struggling with insomnia? Learn what insomnia is, how it's identified, why CBT-I is first-line, and how Slumbr's online physician-led clinic can help.
Read article2 Apr 2026 · Slumbr Sleep Clinic
Stimulus control — the six-rule behavioural treatment that re-teaches your brain to sleep
Fifty years of evidence, six simple rules. Stimulus control therapy re-pairs your bed with sleep instead of frustration — a South African specialist sleep clinic explains exactl...
Read article26 Mar 2026 · Slumbr Sleep Clinic