Sunday, July 29, 2012

Are You Capable of Sleeping Anywhere?

If you are, good for you since it is considered as a talent by many. And if you have this special ability to sleep anywhere, here are some of the perks that you can enjoy:

1.       You can have a power nap anytime, anywhere. That means it is easy for you to recharge and regain energy after tiring activities. It is also useful when you need more rest but simply don’t have enough time for a full sleep. You can even take a nap during short rides on buses and even on cabs.

Reasons Why You Don’t Dream

When we end our day and go to bed, we look forward to a good night’s sleep. Some people want to experience sweet dreams during the night, but others actually prefer having a dreamless sleep. In this article, let us see the possible causes of why one does not dream.

The Dangers of Sleep Eating

Moments before calling the day and sleeping, some individuals have this unhealthy urge to eat first. This “midnight hunger” is considered an eating disorder and is called sleep eating or night eating syndrome (NES). Let us take a look at why sleep eating can be scary so we can be alarmed to avoid this disorder.

Truth or Myth: Rainy Weather Promotes Sleep

“There is no sound more peaceful than rain on the roof, if you’re safe asleep in someone else’s house.”

Anne Tyler, The Accidental Tourist

Why 1-3PM is the Best Time to Nap

Teens, students, working adults and the elderly – regardless of age, we all are encouraged to have eight hours of sleep to maintain good health, vitality and vigor every day. However, most of us do not have enough time as we’re busy juggling our daily responsibilities and hectic schedules. If we succumb to stressful activities and don’t allow ourselves to take respites, our overall productivity may decrease and this impacts us negatively.

Kids are not the only ones who can take naps. Teens and adults need naps to re-energize too!

Monday, July 2, 2012

How to Get Enough Sleeping Hours for a Mom

Being a mom requires you to multitask constantly. Aside from prioritizing your family and juggling your career and house chores — you need to give importance to yourself as well. Regardless of whether you are a new mom or not, parenting requires a big percentage of your time, and this causes most moms to be sleep deprived. Moms need  sleep in order to combat fatigue, so here are a few tips to get enough sleep while taking care of the kids:

How Long will your Mattress Last?

We all want a peaceful, refreshing sleep. We long for the most comfortable spot in our house to get this – our mattress.  Unlike the other things in our house however, mattresses don’t often get cleaned. Yes, we wash our bed sheets and blankets, but how about our mattresses? Here are some tips to keep your mattresses are clean and durable.

What will you sleep with tonight? Read on for tips on maintaining and cleaning your mattress - ensuring safe sleep on a mattress that will last its lifetime.