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Sleeping Clean & Sustainably
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The Truth About Showering Before Bed
Are you laying in bed again, wondering why you can’t fall asleep? Have you tried the list of usual sleep aids and none seem to be working? Well fear not, today we’re going to talk about a new solution: showering before bed. It may sound like a no-brainer and maybe even a bit odd but there are many studies out there that show showering before bed can be the key to a peaceful night of...
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The Truth About Sleep Apnea: Its Effects and Treatment
Does your significant other snore louder and more violently than they used to? Has it come to the point where you actually wake them up...
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Just Married? Pick the Right Mattress for Your Mate
Finding the right mattress in matrimony shouldn’t be overlooked. Hopefully, you’ve spent a lot of time deciding on the right partner for you for the...
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Nap/Tuck – Want to Lose Weight? Sleep it Off!
Losing weight is as easy as 1, 2, Zzzz. As summer 2012 is rapidly fleeting, it’s time to look towards fall. For some that means...
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Stopping Sleepwalkers in Their Tracks…
There are so many sleep ailments out there, that some tend to get overlooked. One such ailment that is often put into a comical category...
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Sleeping Greener: How Organic Bedding Can Help Stop Toxins
Of all the elements that affect your sleep these days, probably one you haven’t thought of is the level of “green” in your bedroom. (And...
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A Good Pillow is Hard to Find - But Not Anymore
So you’ve finally found the perfect all natural bedding, but one of the worst feelings in the world is when you’re trying to go to...
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Best Sleep Positions for Pain-Free Sleep
We’ve all suffered through the nightly toss and turn. Sometimes, no matter how comfortable your botanical mattress is, you just can’t seem to find the...
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What is Restless Leg Syndrome?
If you’ve watched any TV lately, you’ve probably noticed a lot of commercials for medicine to help in the fight against restless legs syndrome. I’m...
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The Power of the Cat Nap: Getting a Boost of Energy
It’s late Tuesday afternoon, you’ve already put in a full day of working, exercising and pushing yourself past your limit. While it’s way too early...
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Snoozing Smarter: How Sleep Can Boost Your Intelligence
We’ve heard it since we were school-aged children: “You have a big test tomorrow, get a good night of sleep!” While I can still hear...
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How to Kick the Kids Out of Your Bed…Gently
So your kids are finally past the stage of diapers and drooling and it seems that your life might finally settle down for just enough...
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Subsiding the Snoring for a Better Snooze Tonight
For all the topics we’ve discussed on sleeping patterns and problems, there’s one we haven’t touched upon and it’s one of the most common: snoring....
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Best Comforters - PlushBeds Buyer’s Guide
When decorating a bedroom, one of the first items you decide on is your comforter. Usually the questions of color, size and style come before...
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Bypassing the Buzz: Alternatives to Regular Alarm Clocks
We’ve all been there – one moment you’re dreaming peacefully in a sedative slumber and suddenly it hits you: BING BING BING. The deafening sound...
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Yoga Moves to Cure Insomnia
In the past few weeks, we’ve gone over some of the best natural ways to sleep easy and through the night. One we haven’t talked...
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Reading Before Bed: The Natural Sleep Aid
It’s after midnight and you’re staring at the ceiling again. You’ve tried watching late-night TV and Seinfeld reruns but nothing seems to be helping you...
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Sleeping with the Sniffles: How to Snooze with a Cold
The summer cold catches the best of us off-guard. Is there anything worse than feeling stuffed up and suffering from a headache in a heat...
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The Best Sleep During Pregnancy
Pregnancy can be an amazing time in your life. You’ll be welcoming a new life into the world and soon you’ll experience the purest love...
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Selecting the Sheets for a Perfect Night’s Sleep
We’ve all been there before: whether you’re starting fresh with your bedroom or simply sprucing it up, changing it around can be a daunting process....
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Sleeping in on Saturday: Why it’s a Bad Idea
It’s Friday and for most of us that means the first break in a long work week. I’m sure on most of your agendas for...
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Coffee & Sleep: Tips for a Decaf Snooze
We’ve all made the mistake before: having too much caffeine before bed. Maybe it wasn’t even your fault. Maybe you specifically asked the Barista at...
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Dreaming of Gold: Sleep Habits of Olympic Athletes
In a few short weeks, the 2012 Summer Olympics will begin. For two weeks, the world will be watching the games that bring together people...
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Finding the Right Bedding for Your College Kid
If you have a child about to start their freshman year of college, then there’s probably a lot on your mind, especially if they’re going...
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Sleeping Well in the Great Outdoors
It’s summertime and with that comes all the fun activities that kids get to do with their families when there’s no school to worry about....
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Box Spring: How Important is Your Mattress Foundation?
When purchasing a mattress, you want to make sure it lasts for years to come. A mattress is a big decision and there are so...
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Simply Sleepy: Snooze with Natural Remedies
According to the National Health Institute, more than 60 million Americans a year suffer from insomnia and sleeping disorders for extended periods of time. Insomnia...
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How to Sleep Well When You’re On Vacation
One of the biggest perks of summer is going on vacation. While the sun and sand can put any one at ease, one drawback to...
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On a Sugar Rush: How to Suppress Bedtime Snacking
We’ve all been guilty of it; sometimes after you’re settled into bed for the night, you get that craving for something sweet. Before you know...
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Sleeping Through the Summer Camp Blues
School’s officially out for the summer. While for kids that means three months of freedom, for parents it can mean a lot more mayhem. When...
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Exercising For A Great Night of Sleep
While it’s a pretty well known fact that exercising daily and getting a good night’s sleep can lead a person to a healthy lifestyle, an...
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Dozing and Driving: Avoid Falling Asleep Behind the Wheel
We’ve all seen the news and heard the horror stories- for a lot of people, a car will be the most dangerous weapon they will...
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Lose the Lag: Catching up on Sleep After Travelling
We’ve all experienced it before, that groggy feeling that could easily be mistaken for a hangover if not for the fact that you didn’t drink...
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Can’t Sleep? Skip the Booze for a Better Snooze.
It’s the first Friday night of the summer, which after a long work week means the first night of freedom. While some of you may...
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Cool Dreams: Solutions for Sweat-Free Sleep This Summer
The first week of summer has arrived and along with the sand and sun, it’s also brought quite the heat wave. While basking in the...