Natural Sleep Aids
While a few sleepless nights can be an annoyance to our daily routine, habitual sleep deprivation can have much longer-lasting affects on our overall health. Sleep depravation can be caused by many factors but for many of us, extended periods of sleeplessness aren’t a matter of “if” but “when”. When those seasons of tossing and […]
Mattress Types 101: Memory Foam Mattresses
Memory foam mattresses have been growing in popularity since their introduction in the 1990s, and for good reason. Created by NASA in 1966, memory foam has been used for everything from space shuttle seats to helmet padding for the National Football League. Universally praised for its “open-cell” structure, it provides unprecedented support and comfort than […]
Stress Reduction Tips For A Good Night’s Sleep
Stress – An individual’s complete response to environmental pressures and demands. If you’re old enough to read this blog then you’ve undoubtedly had a night or two of restless sleep due to stress. Every student on the planet has experienced final exam stress and can certainly testify on the affects that stress had on their […]
Mattress Types 101: Innerspring Mattresses
The rise of modern technology has had a profound effect on our lifestyles unlike any previous generation. Since the advent of the “space age”, we’ve seen technological wonders our parents and grandparents couldn’t imagine when they were kids. From space stations to smart phones, we’ve come a long, long way in a relatively short period […]
Dealing With Night Terrors
It usually happens in the middle of the night. The kids have been in bed for several hours and you and your spouse are settling into your own REM sleep. Suddenly the house is flooded with screams of terror from one of your children. Blankets and pillows fly through the air as the two of […]
Protecting Your Investment: Tips On Extending The Life Of Your New Mattress
You’ve done your homework, shopped around, and finally decided on the mattress set that fits your sleep comfort needs. You’re ready to make your purchase and get to the best part of mattress shopping; a good night’ sleep. That’s when the sales rep begins asking questions you may not have considered in your shopping. Words […]
Effects of Sleep Deprivation
There are plenty of articles full of information about the positive effects of a good night’s sleep. Certainly you don’t need to be a sleep specialist to know our physical, mental, and emotional well being are either positively or negatively affected by our sleep patterns. Ask a parent of a newborn, a college student during […]