Sleep can be affected by a lot of different things — changes in temperature, outside noise, tossing and turning from the person or pet beside you. And so can seasonal or year-round allergies. Some people aren’t aware that their allergies are affecting their sleep quality. They may not realize that their breathing is constricted, leading them to have symptoms of … Read More
White Noise for Sleep
If you have trouble falling asleep, you know firsthand the frustration and despair that comes along with it. Insomnia can lead to anxiety and poor performance in everything in life the following day. There’s a reason why sleep deprivation is a form of torture! People will do anything to help them fall asleep — while some techniques are pretty serious … Read More
Best Sleeping Position for all the Sleep Lovers Out There
Is sleeping one of your favourite things to do? Are you the type that can’t wait to crawl into bed at the end of the day. Maybe you look forward to the weekend because you can spend a little extra time cozying up inside the blankets guilt-free before you get the day going. If you consider yourself a sleep aficionado, … Read More
How to Sleep in a Noisy World
There seem to be two types of people in this world—deep sleepers and light sleepers. Deep sleepers can basically sleep through almost anything. There’s a fog horn going off? A relentless car alarm? Their phone beeping for an hour straight? No problem! Didn’t notice. Light sleepers on the other hand are disrupted by the slightest sounds—creaks in the floorboards or … Read More
Is Your Pillow Preventing a Good Night’s Sleep?
Without a proper pillow, a person’s quality of sleep can suffer. And when sleep suffers, it sets off a chain reaction that can lead to a tough time in lots of areas of life. Many people are afflicted by insomnia and other sleep related issues, and they look everywhere to solve the problem. When in fact, the problem might quite … Read More
When should I replace my pillow?
It is widely accepted that proper sleep is a key component to a healthy lifestyle. Just like getting enough exercise and eating a balanced diet, quality sleep helps with brain function, mood regulation, and overall health. When it comes to sleep, there are several things you can do to help ensure that you are getting enough high quality sleep. Things … Read More
Do Pets Wreck Your Sleep?
Who doesn’t love a nice cuddle with their pet? Dog or cat, it’s nice to curl up and doze off with your furry friend. They’re just too darn cute. But have you ever thought about what it does to different avenues of your life when you allow your pet to sleep in your bed, night after night? There is lots … Read More
How Much Sleep Do we Really Need
Waking up feeling rested is an incredible feeling. If we only we could all have the luxury of never setting an alarm clock, falling asleep as soon as our head hits the pillow, and sleeping uninterrupted every single night. Unfortunately, that is not quite the case. Many people have trouble falling asleep; others are woken throughout the night thanks to … Read More
Your sleeping position and how it will affect your mattress choice
Is there a better feeling that crawling into bed, exhausted from the day, and falling into a deep sleep? Maybe the feeling of waking up rested… no matter what, sleeping well is truly an amazing feeling. Having the correct mattress for your sleep needs and habits is an important step in helping you get the best sleep possible. And while … Read More
The Science of Sleep
Though we often don’t think of it this way, sleep is a necessity, not a luxury. In other words, a person can’t get by for long without sleep, it’s as important to health and well being as eating and staying hydrated. But all too often we ignore the need for sleep. We deprive ourselves of it, set ourselves up to … Read More