Children have fallen asleep to bedtime stories for centuries. Why shouldn’t adults enjoy the same luxury? We live in a turbulent world and switching off and relaxing is difficult for many. The Mental Health Foundation states that “Sleep is essential – it is as important to our bodies as eating, drinking, and breathing, and it vital for maintaining good mental and physical health.” Insomnia affects …
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Suffer from seasonal allergies? How to get a better sleep.
Fall is upon us — a season when many begin to experience increased allergy symptoms from dust, mold, etc. This can lead to disturbed sleep because of nasal congestion and coughing. How do you avoid or reduce some of the negative effects allergies have on your sleep? What causes allergies? First of all, allergies are your immune system’s response to breathing, eating or touching substances …
9 Tips to help with insomnia
Do you have insomnia? Insomnia, one of the most prevalent sleep disorders, affects between 30-50 percent of the population at some point during their lives. Ten percent of those people suffers from chronic insomnia. Serious health concerns have been linked to a lack of sleep, and insomnia can impact long-term physical and emotional health. What is insomnia? When someone has insomnia, it …
What sleep type is your teen?
Early bird or night owl? People are often referred to as one of these types when it comes to their sleep patterns. According to clinical psychologist and sleep specialist Michael Breus, author of The Power of When: Discover Your Chronotype, there are more types or chronotypes, as he refers to them. And this will not be a shock to anyone…. Breus says most teens fall into his category of ‘Wolves’ …
7 Tips for Mattress Shopping
A mattress is a big investment — here’s some things to consider when you go shopping: Do your research first — go online to see what’s available and read customer reviews. One size doesn’t fit all — does the mattress store only carry prebuilt inventory? Has the salesperson asked you a lot of questions about your sleep issues or have they just given you a couple of options? Everyone has …
How to get a better sleep in your RV
We’ve left winter behind — weekends away and vacation time at the cabin, on the road in the RV or at a favourite campground beckon. But are you going to get the restful sleep of your dreams? An RV mattress and/or trailer mattress is designed by the manufacturer to get you more to the gallon in your vehicle, not ensure you sleep well and in comfort — which means you’ll be awake most of the night …
The Effects of Sleep Loss On Your Mood
Tossing and turning, staying out late, caring for a crying child; there are many reasons you might not get a good night’s sleep. But how does it impact you the next day? Poorly. Lack of sleep leaves you tired and affects your mood by increasing negative mood and decreasing positive mood. Here’s a look at how sleep loss affects your mood. Increase in Negative Mood Sleep loss makes people more …
Experience the Ultimate in Comfort With a Luxury Mattress
Life is busy and sometimes you feel like you spend your whole day running around. On those days it’s even more important than usual to relax onto your bed at night and enjoy a good night’s sleep. The right mattress is an important part of sleeping well and feeling refreshed when you wake up. Get ready to experience the ultimate in comfort with a luxury mattress. What Makes a Good Luxury …
Do Alaskan King or Wyoming King Beds (aka Family Beds) really exist?
You’ve heard about them, but have you seen one? And yes, they do exist and can be found at Calgary’s custom mattress designer and builder, Sleep Boutique. For the past decade, we’ve seen a growing trend of customers wanting even larger oversize mattresses. The traditional King-sized bed isn’t enough for them: Some people like and want more space while sleeping with their significant other — …
Can a Latex Mattress Help Reduce Sleep Discomfort?
Feeling uncomfortable disrupts your sleep and leaves you sore and tired the next day. Whether it's lower back pain, achy hips, or other discomfort, you want relief to get the rest you need. Thankfully, the right mattress can help reduce those problems and leave you feeling comfortable and refreshed when you wake up in the morning. Here's how a latex mattress can help reduce sleep discomfort. A …