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The Best Temperature for Sleeping

March 8, 2013 by Amber Merton

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There’s been a host of discussion about various factors that impact a person’s quality of sleep, including the amount of light in the room, foods eaten,bedroom colors, mattress firmness, and type of mattress. Let’s add another one to the list: your bedroom’s air temperature. The connection between sleep, body temperature, and air temperature has been debated by more than one expert in the field.

Sleep Paralysis

March 7, 2013 by Amber Merton

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Sleep paralysis sounds like something only seen in a horror flick. You awake from a sound sleep, only to feel like you can’t move. You attempt to move your arms, legs, and even your head, but find that you are frozen in your position. As the paralysis continues, sheer panic overcomes you. Then, as soon as it comes on, it’s over, leaving you wondering what just happened. While this experience may seem unbelievable, indeed it is a real occurrence.

And it’s more common than you might think. According to WebMD, as many as one in four of us may experience this phenomenon at one point or another.

The Eco-Conscious Choice of a Natural Latex Mattress

March 6, 2013 by Amber Merton

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Making an environmentally-sound purchasing choice is becoming an important factor for an increasing number of consumers. When it comes to a mattress, like many other purchases, the hard part is deciding what is the best choice for your needs, budget, and planetary commitment. There are many different mattresses on the market today, but few represent the sheer eco-conscious nature of a natural latex mattress. These are just some of the reasons why natural latex mattresses are a great choice for anyone hoping to lend a helping hand to the planet you call home.

Sleep Learning

March 5, 2013 by Amber Merton

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You may have heard about the idea of sleep learning from books, magazines, the internet, or television, but may have raised your eyebrows with the thought that it actually worked. While the concept of sleep learning is far from new, a new study has found that it might actually work.

Cures for Insomnia

March 4, 2013 by Amber Merton

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Medical Disclaimer: No claims are made for cures of any type within the following blog post. Check with your physician before following any regimen for insomnia or any other medical issues you may be facing.

Everyone has a night or two of having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. However, when it becomes a persistent case of insomnia, it can impact your quality of life, as it takes a toll on your mood, energy, and ability to get through your day. Adequate sleep is a primary part of a healthy lifestyle, and chronic insufficient sleep can lead to compromised health. That’s exactly why it’s important to look into cures for insomnia before the condition goes on too long.

The Resilience and Longevity of a Natural Latex Mattress

March 1, 2013 by Amber Merton

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Resilience and longevity are not words that typically come to mind with traditional mattresses. Many conventional mattresses are designed with a five to seven year shelf life (at least as far as comfort is concerned) at best. But, the market now has a few options available that are proving the old standards for resilience and longevity are truly outdated. Maybe it’s time to forget about sleep numbers and old-fashioned coil mattresses and explore the potential benefits of all-natural latex mattresses instead.

Sleep Addiction

February 28, 2013 by Amber Merton

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Sleep is one of the things in life that most people feel they can never have too much of. Part of the reason you feel this way is that failing to get enough sleep affects almost every other aspect of your day. Simple things like mood and complex things such as fine motor skills are greatly diminished by a lack of sleep. But, how much sleep does your body really need and is it possible to become addicted to sleep?

The Zero Motion Transfer Benefit of Natural Latex

February 27, 2013 by Amber Merton

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Talk about zero motion transfer. Have you ever seen the late night television commercial that features a glass of red wine on one side of the bed and an attractive young pajama clad woman jumping up and down on the other side? Were you surprised that the wine glass didn’t seem to notice the action on the other side of the mattress? By now, the commercial is an old standard in television history, but many people still find the idea of a bed where that could happen as one that’s just too good to be true – especially people who are constantly awakened during the night by a partner who sleeps fitfully or wakes frequently for bathroom trips or midnight snacks.

How to Sleep When You Are Sick

February 26, 2013 by Amber Merton

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When you’re sick, the one thing your body needs more than anything else is often the one thing that feels the most elusive – sleep. You want it. You need it. But the symptoms of your cold or flu seem to make it impossible.

According to WebMD sleep expert Michael Breus, PhD, “It’s true that many cold and flu symptoms seem to get worse at night, and they can interfere with sleep just at the critical time when your body needs rest the most.” But, why is this the case and what can you do to increase your ability to sleep when you’re sick?

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Sleepy After Eating

February 25, 2013 by Amber Merton

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Why is it that when you get back to work after lunch, you could put your head down on your desk and fall fast asleep? And that same feeling hits us double-time after Thanksgiving dinner? Aren’t calories supposed to provide energy? So, why do they make us sleepy? Here’s some science behind this counter-intuitive sleepy after eating phenomenon.

The Science Behind the Siesta

While many think that it’s the tryptophan in the turkey bird, our healthy living friends at HuffPost tell us that there are other foods like eggs and cheese that promote the same sleepiness effect.

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The Best Temperature for Sleeping

Sleep Paralysis

The Eco-Conscious Choice of a Natural Latex Mattress

Sleep Learning

Cures for Insomnia

The Resilience and Longevity of a Natural Latex Mattress

Sleep Addiction

The Zero Motion Transfer Benefit of Natural Latex

How to Sleep When You Are Sick

Sleepy After Eating

The Science Behind the Siesta

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