You see them on many of your friends and colleagues: the eye bags, the tired expressions, the sluggish responses. Maybe you have even seen them on yourself. With so many distractions and activities that happen at night, many people find it harder and harder to get a good night’s sleep. There is always something good on TV, a Facebook status that needs liking ASAP, or a late night gimmick that simply cannot be missed. Maybe you just could not get comfortable on your bed, a downstairs neighbor has decided to sing karaoke until three in the morning, or there’s a pending issue from work you just could not leave behind. As a result, quality sleep gets lost in the shuffle of the modern fast-paced life, with severe consequences to your body and mind.
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Promote Sleep in 6 Easy Steps
Friday, June 22, 2012
The Dangers of Lucid Dreaming
A possibility can bring a smile to one’s lips. Sometimes people imagine these possibilities or fantasies in their sleep – the act of which is called lucid dreaming.
Lucid dreaming means conscious dreaming. On a scale, it is tucked between daydreaming and dream control. You may not be in control of every element, but you are aware that you are actually dreaming. The term illustrates it well: the clear manifestation of dream, an imagined reality.
Friday, June 15, 2012
Latex Mattress vs. Memory Foam Mattress
After a hard day’s work, people seek comfort not just in the food they eat but also on the mattress they sleep on. This is why it is important to know the type of mattress that would spell “comfort” for each individual. Let’s take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of these two popular mattress types: latex mattress and memory foam mattress.
Latex Mattress
This type of mattress is made out of soft, non-toxic biodegradable material. It is made to gently support a person’s body and is said to be the most comfortable type of mattress in the market. Its breathable feature keeps your body accustomed to the season you are in – perfect for Philippines’ unpredictable weather lately.
It is also ideal for people who suffer from allergies because heat and odor are not trapped inside the foam, thereby making the mattress free from dust and bacteria. It is, however, slightly more expensive compared to other types of mattresses due to its anti-microbial properties and durability.
Sleep Problem: Restless Legs Syndrome
The inflicted victims of the Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) suffer from terrible slumber at night. Even if they’re tired and ready to go to bed, the involuntary leg movements keep them up. Restless legs syndrome is characterized by irritating tingling, itching, and even aching sensations that bother the legs at night. The leg sensation leaves the poor victim of this neurological disorder with a very strong urge to move the legs at night. The sensation usually goes away when the person stands up and takes a brief walk but the moment he or she lies down again, the itching and tingling sensation comes back. Nobody wants to be in such a state and fortunately, there’s a way around this problem.
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Warranty for Mattresses - Is It Worth It?
Tendered by manufacturers or dealers, a warranty is a written guarantee that can help protect you from defects in things you buy for a certain period of time. For mattresses, warranty period ranges mostly from 10 to 30 years, unlike regular home appliances such as toaster ovens or washing machines which only have one to two years of warranty length.
Mattresses come in different types, sizes, and warranties - is a long warranty period commensurate to the quality of a mattress?
Truth or Myth: Memory Foam Mattress Causes Difficulty of Breathing
The best way to sleep is by sleeping on a cloud. That is the common perception of the public, whom, when presented the concept of sleeping, think of floating or drifting. Because of this famous perception, the memory foam mattress was born.
