Insomnia, whether temporary or long-term plagues many of us. In fact, everyone at some point in their life will have trouble falling and staying asleep. One of the most important elements of a good night’s sleep is the ability of the body and mind to disconnect from the stresses of everyday life. A regular bedtime…
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Five Wellness Tips for A Good Night’s Sleep
Achieving wellness in your life can be a complex balancing act. There are so many considerations to take into account. Today’s modern American lifestyle includes stresses from work, home, and society itself. Surely, eating right and exercising on a regular basis are also key contributors. Perhaps the most important wellness factor is actually getting a…
Finding Sleep
People everywhere suffer from lack of sleep. The stresses of deadlines, questions about how to best raise their children, and demands of work all play their part in keeping busy people awake at night. While this is commonplace, it is not healthy and should not be considered acceptable. Without a good, solid 8 hours of sleep…
Five Reasons You Struggle to Sleep
Although you probably realize you should get at least 7 hours of sleep each night you may be one of many Americans that struggle to. In fact, according to a study conducted by the National Geographic Channel more than 70% of Americans indicated they do not get the amount of sleep they need. Consider the…
And Now, Here’s the Rest of the Story
If you heard Paul Harvey’s voice as you read the title to this piece, then you’re in good company. To our knowledge, he didn’t report about beds or resting or anyone who was the subject of a great story using either. Unfortunately, too many people know less than nothing about resting, its benefits or how…
Sleep Fact and Fiction
Many Americans struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep each night. If you are one of them you may have heard conflicting information about what helps people sleep and what negatively impacts sleep. Read on to learn whether common sleep beliefs are fact or fiction. Fiction: Alcohol Will Help You Sleep. People commonly believe that…
Why Americans Have So Much Trouble Sleeping
Tired of not getting enough sleep? (The pun is old and exhausted, yes. But puns are fun so bear with us.) We want to help you fix that. But this blog is not about sleep. This blog is about the reasons why we see so many people so tired in our society. Arianna Huffington, a…
How to Travel Restfully
This is the time of year when many of us peel ourselves away from work and head out on vacation, that blissful week or so of relaxation, new experiences and “getting-away-from-it-all.” But oftentimes, traveling is anything but restful. (Especially if you’re traveling with young children!) There’s packing and driving and flying and waiting for your…
Talk Therapy for Insomniacs
Can’t fall sleep at night? Do you wake up tossing and turning with a mind that won’t shut off? You’re not alone. Sleep scientists say a large chunk of people worldwide experience trouble sleeping. In the U.S., it’s 40 percent of adults. And 15 percent suffer from chronic insomnia, with symptoms persisting a month or…
The Juicy Secrets of Good Sleepers
It’s no secret that sleep is important. But for far too many of the folks we meet in our stores each day, the path to getting enough quality sleep seems an unsolvable mystery. Are you one of them? Well, here’s the weird thing about sleep: it’s as basic—and as enjoyable—as eating, but people often think…