It was a night to be remembered. We were all awakened by a loud sound when my sister tripped while walking asleep. Yes! That was the first time it happened. Unconscious and probably still snoring, she tripped and fell on the ground. Luckily, my other sister, thanks to her fast reflexes, immediately got a hold of her head. The moment she woke up, we asked for an explanation, but she claims to have no memory of what just happened.
This incident is associated with a disorder called Somnabulism, which is commonly known as Sleepwalking. Sleepwalking occurs when we are in our deep sleep (also known as slow-wave sleep) and during our non-rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. According to Antonio Olivero, a neurologist in Spain, this disorder happens when our physiological systems commands our muscles to move. It can occur to anyone of us, but it’s been said that this disorder is most common amongst children from ages 5-12 commonly.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Why You Sleep Walk | Uratex Blog
Airbed vs. Memory Foam Mattress | Uratex Blog
Consumers are faced with different selections when it comes to purchasing a mattress. Different factors are considered when buying such mattresses – price, durability, and comfort – just to name a few. Conventional mattresses involve problems regarding pressure points exerted on the back. Its “closed cells” feature causes such a dilemma. However, with today’s technological advancements, it is now possible to alleviate problems like these. It is through the invention of air mattresses and memory foam mattresses that this dilemma is addressed. Knowing its common denominator though, what then is the difference between the two?
Air mattresses are made out of PVC vinyl plastics, rubbers, or textile-reinforced urethane plastic. This air-filled type of mattress is known for its convenient and adjustable features. That it can be easily be brought to out-of-town trips makes it especially favorable to frequent travelers. Air mattresses’ materials are free from toxic compounds that can cause allergies to a person. Airbeds are also popular because of its feature that allows its firmness to be adjusted, which in effect lessens pressure on the body. This, however, doesn’t stay long enough, for it sometimes require “air refills” depending on the body weight of the person sleeping on it.
Monday, April 23, 2012
How to Prevent Injury from Bunk Beds | Uratex Blog
Need a space-saving bed? Buying a bunk bed will be a good option. But before doing so, you also need to weigh its pros and cons just so you’ll know if you must or mustn’t get one. There just seems to be some quite of an adventure for kids when they have a bunk bed in their room. Obviously, they like it not because of its ability to save space, but because they can use it as a playground for climbing jumping, and other sorts of activities that will amuse them.
Bunk beds are usually made of wood while the rest are composed of steel. Checking the construction standards of the bed is recommended before buying one. Indeed bunk beds are great for small rooms that are being shared. Other types of bunk beds include a pull-out bed, a study table, and a sofa bed. However, there are potential dangers of having bunk beds at home, especially when you have kids around.
Why You Sleep with Eyes Opened | Uratex Blog
If you’re one of those people who can sleep with their eyes opened, then Lucky might as well be your name. Think about it. You wouldn’t need to pretend to be awake when feeling disinterested or sleepy inside the classroom as you listen to your boring lecturer. You wouldn’t need to hide in the workplace to ditch any stressful work. Because of your open eyes, your boss will instantly assume that you’re pondering over your work as you nap your day away. But this article is not about teaching you more ways to cheat. Sorry. You might want to know why you sleep with eyes opened. Let me tell you some of the reasons and facts behind it.
By human nature, closing our eyes when asleep is an instinctive function of our body. Studies tell us that we need about 7.5 hours of closed-eye rest to repair any eye damage caused by sunlight, wind, ultraviolet waves, etc. The closed eye replenishes the liquid that it needs to stay smooth and fluid. Also, whenever we dream, there are eye movements that occur for the dream cycles.
Sunday, April 15, 2012
The Battle: Wooden vs. Steel Bed Frames | Uratex Blog
People spend their money for high quality mattresses because, after a day of stress and sweat and work, it is something they can find sweet solace in. It is all what we need in order to have a good night’s sleep. But wait. Is it really only about the mattress? What about the thing that supports it? What about the Bed Frames?
Bed frames, or bedsteads, are precisely made to hold and support bed mattresses. Its complete package is composed of a head, foot, and side railings. Just like our mattresses, bed frames comes in different shapes, sizes, colors and designs. Wooden frames and metal (steel) bed frames are the two types of bed frames.
Truth or Myth: Love Causes Insomnia | Uratex Blog
There comes a time in any person’s life when they think they have found the other half of their heart. What do I mean? Love, of course. Ahh yes, love – the culmination of emotions, the portal to sentimental adventures, and the gateway to delight. What a wonderful time of life, isn’t it? Plenty of people would think so at the length of the day, but when the date ends and they snuggle up among the warmth of the sheets, most of them expect no sleep. But is it really? Does love cause insomnia? Is it a reoccurring but somewhat ignored fact, or is it merely a relative myth?
THE PSYCHE
What goes on in the mind of the infatuated anyway? Probably, scenes from the date repeat themselves again and again within that person’s mind. That smile, that subtle compliment, or maybe that kind gesture is too hard to forget. It practically buries itself into the fabric of the memory. The conversation replays again and again – words as dry as a talk about the weather to an exchange of information about one’s hobbies and sentiments. That and many more are what go on in the mind.
Saturday, April 7, 2012
The Truth about Sleeping Habits and Acne | Uratex Blog
Sleeping or a lack thereof affects your body in different ways. Sleeping is the time when your body heals and recharges itself. Lack of sleep gives the opposite effect on your body. Your sleeping habits make or break the condition of your skin. There are several sleep factors that directly affect your skin.
Sleep Deprivation
Lack of sleep has a number of consequences which can result in acne. One of them is the weakening of your immune system. This makes you susceptible to bacteria that inevitably cause acne. Another is increased inflammation. Your body gives stronger inflammatory response when you lack sleep. This turns small pimples into big, red ones. Sleep deprivation also increases insulin resistance. When this happens, it increases the turnover rate of your skin cells. This means that more dead skin cells will block your pores thus resulting to acne.
Pros and Cons of Bean Bag Beds | Uratex Blog
Everything in this world has been converted to make our lives much easier, from pagers to cellular phones, from personal computers to laptops, from long queues to drive-thru. What is still left to be invented when it seems that we have everything we can possibly need? Even our traditional bed mattress have their own counterpart: The Bean Bag Beds.
To put it simply, bean bag beds are basically bean bag chairs that can be converted into beds. It is made out of different materials ranging from small foams, to polyurethane foam, to memory foams. Let us examine some of its positives and negatives.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Top 5 Benefits of Siesta to Children | Uratex Blog
Siesta comes from the Latin word hora sexta (the sixth hour), which refers to the idea of the midday rest. It has been said that countries that practice siesta time have high temperatures. However, because the cold region of Patagonia is known for its siesta practices, the theory that siesta is only applied in hot places can be ruled out.
When I was younger, my mom always told my sister and me to sleep during the afternoon. We usually ignored her advice. As kids who were full of energy, we didn’t want to sleep. I wanted to browse on the television channels while my sister played with our toys. My mom did not accept whatever reason we had. This is why we got punished every time we skipped our afternoon siesta.
