Tuesday, August 30, 2011

When Should You Change Your Blankets? | Uratex Blog

With hectic school and work schedules, I’m pretty sure all of us crave for one of the greatest luxuries out there: sleep. Some of us only get to have it for around five hours, certainly way below the recommended eight hours of rest. So each time we sleep, we have to make the most out of it.

5 Inspiring Thoughts To Start Your Day Right | Uratex Blog

As much as it’s important to be able to sleep and wake up with physical wellness, it’s important to be able to do so with mental wellness as well.  Our physical health, which is largely determined by diet, exercise, environment and so on, is actually also affected by what goes on inside our head. Anxiety, stress, depression, fear, and other kinds of uneasiness are mental and emotional states that can negatively affect our physical health. However, the opposite story is also true – thoughts of happiness, hope, peace and other kinds of joyful thoughts can affect us in a positive way.

Why Do We Experience Nightmares Or Night Terrors? | Uratex Blog

You may be enjoying your foam bed, happy and completely satisfied with the comfort it gives you. Externally, the atmosphere suits you perfectly, and your body’s needs are well-catered to by the excellent support it gives your back and neck. However, you aren’t exempted from those who experience nightmares. I’m well convinced that most people experience nightmares at night. In simple terms, a nightmare is a bad dream that makes you experience feelings of anxiety, fear, or sorrow during and a bit after the dream even after you wake up as long as you still remember it.

Is It Good to Sleep When Angry? | Uratex Blog

Let’s sleep on it.”

I don’t want to talk about it right now, I’ll think about it in the morning.”

Have you ever uttered these words in the heat of a conflict with a loved one right before you are about to go to bed?

The Best Pillow For You | Uratex Blog

Aside from a comfortable bed, one of the vital ingredients of a good night’s sleep is a comfy pillow. But take note, a comfy pillow for one person may not necessarily give the same amount of comfort to another. Every person has his own preference, and I’m here to help you decide what is the best type of pillow for you.

Why You Should Brush Your Teeth Before You Sleep | Uratex Blog

You’ve heard it before from your dentist as he drilled the cavity off your little brother’s tooth. His screams punctuate his point. ‘Brush your teeth,’ he stops and continues after telling your brother to rinse. ‘Twice a day, especially before you go to bed, or else it is your turn up here.’

No need to fear dentists if you brush your teeth after every

Foam Mattress vs. Innerspring Mattress | Uratex Blog

And so here we are again with the whole mattress affair. This time, I’d like to tell you about foam mattresses going against innerspring mattresses in an all-out battle. Here, I’ll be talking about the pros and cons of innerspring and foam mattresses. It’s going to a battle for support, comfort, and durability. So, really, what is the best mattress?