Journal
Evidence-based clinical writing on insomnia, sleep medicine, and the patterns we treat. Reviewed by an HPCSA-registered specialist physician with sleep-medicine training.
When Should You Take Melatonin? Timing Is the Active Ingredient
Taking melatonin at bedtime is the most common mistake. A South African sleep clinic explains why the hour you take it matters more than the dose.
Read article6 Aug 2026 · Slumbr Clinical Team
How Much Melatonin Should You Take? The Dose Most People Get Wrong
The evidence supports 0.3 to 1 mg for most sleep-timing uses, far less than the 3 to 10 mg products on sale. A South African sleep clinic explains why.
Read article6 Aug 2026 · Slumbr Clinical Team
Melatonin in South Africa: Schedule, Prescription Rules, and How to Use It Properly
Is melatonin legal in South Africa? A physician-led sleep clinic explains the SAHPRA scheduling (S4, with a jet-lag exception), why the rules differ from the US, and what dose a...
Read article6 Aug 2026 · Slumbr Clinical Team
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