We would all like to be experts in getting the perfect amount of sleep, but how much do you really know? The answer might shock you. Ask anyone and they will tell you that getting enough sleep (but not too much) is important. Ask how much sleep is needed though, and you will probably get…
15 Steps to Finding Your Perfect Mattress
Buying a mattress is a big process. And it’s probably even more important than you think, considering that you will spend one third of every day in it. As we have discussed on this blog, rest is absolutely crucial for you to be the best person you can be, and your bed will play a major role…
How Food Can Affect The Quality of Your Sleep
Is sleep an elusive dream for you? You can’t fall asleep and if you do, you can’t sustain sleep? If you’re one of the 50 million Americans who fight to get some shut-eye every night, you know what the lack of sleep can do. You feel tired, irritable, lack concentration and it lowers your productivity…
The History Of Pillows and Why You Need Them
Bed pillows are synonymous with a good night’s sleep. Of course, you can still sleep without a pillow, but it will be like eating Oreo cookies without the cold glass of milk. The experience will be different, like you’ve missed an important element of sleep. A pillow is not just a cushion for your head,…
Mattress Care 101
In addition to being a significant financial investment, your mattress is an important part of getting a good night’s sleep. Having a comfortable mattress makes it easier to stay asleep, and can even help prevent morning back pain and other aches. Plus, you spend a significant amount of time on your mattress. More than just…
9 Steps to Sleeping Well During Pregnancy
If there’s one time in life when it is extremely important to sleep well, it is during pregnancy. Not only is it essential for the health of the mother-to-be, but it is crucial for the proper health and development of the baby. Pregnancy, however, and sleep often don’t go together very well. In fact, according…
Sleep Promotes Physical, Emotional, and Mental Wellness
Ever talk to a sleep-deprived person? You may find the person distracted, irritable, and out of sorts. Sleep may seem like a given, after all, everyone sleeps. Or is it? What if sleep is compromised? It could be anxiety, worry, stress, a medical condition or poor ventilation that is keeping you awake. Whatever the reason,…
Finding Your Perfect Night’s Sleep With Sheets, Pillows, and Comforters
When you are seeking the best night’s sleep possible, you need to consider all aspects of your bed beyond the mattress and bed frame. As it turns out, sheets, pillows, and comforters matter just as much to help you get rest. Much like a home, the mattress serves as the foundation to your sleep, but the items…
Importance of Rest and Ways to Achieve It
Although a certain amount of hours of sleep is recommended by the medical community, it isn’t just about being in bed for a prescribed period of time. It is important the sleep be restful. A night of tossing and turning or lying awake for hours is not physically or mentally beneficial. Adults generally need 7 to…
Is Your Mattress Causing Allergies and Illnesses?
When you reach the end of a long day, there’s nothing better than pulling back the covers and sinking down on your bed. But, for many people, their mattress doesn’t provide the healthy sleep that it should. If you’re having health issues, consider the possibility that you might need to buy a new mattress. Mattresses…