How Long Should One Wait to Sleep After Eating?
What you eat, how much, and most importantly what time you eat affect the quality of sleep you will get at the end of every day. The answer to the question “how long should I wait to sleep after eating?” is, between one to three hours (depending on the type of food) between consumption of […]
Continue readingHow Long Does It Take to Fall Asleep?
Sleeping is much more complicated than most people think. The dictionary defines sleep as a condition of the body and mind which typically recurs for several hours every night, in which the nervous system is inactive, the eyes are closed, the postural muscles relaxed, and consciousness practically suspended. Initially, people thought that the body and […]
Continue readingCan You Die From Sleep Apnea?
The shortest answer to this question is YES, sleep apnea can kill you! That is scary, right? The simplest definition of sleep apnea is multiple breathing pauses during sleep. It is a serious sleep disorder where an individual`s breathing is frequently interrupted as they sleep. It happens either when the brain forgets to signal the […]
Continue readingBenefits of sleeping without a pillow
In most instances, we talk about pillows whenever we are in need of the softest, fluffiest, and supportive pillows for our sleeping needs. Any topic about the benefits of sleeping without a pillow is considered as against the conventions of wisdom by many of us. After all, why would one even think of sleeping without […]
Continue readingBenefits of Sleeping On the Floor
Before the invention of beds and beddings, our ancestors slept on floors. As we all know, civilization has surely made things easier but not necessarily better. Beds, mattresses, and pillows are important as they allow us an opportunity to rest our bodies after the demands of a busy day. They make us feel comfortable as […]
Continue readingHow long does a mattress last? And Things You Should Know before Buying a New Mattress
Mattresses can get expensive more so if durability is your main concern. Of course, we are all looking for value for our money with every purchase, and we expect the mattress to pay for itself whether we spent less than a hundred bucks or a few thousand dollars for it. Although most people don’t view […]
Continue readingCan you overdose on melatonin?
Melatonin is popularly known as a sleep remedy. This supplement may be recommended if you are having trouble falling asleep either due to stress or because of certain health conditions such as diabetes. The thing with this supplement is that while it’s easy to get it over the counter in the US (you can only […]
Continue readingHow to Get Rid Of Bad Dreams
What is a dream? According to the dictionary, dreams are a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person`s mind during sleep. Some people say that dreams are bedtime visions, others say they are a display of subdued desires (or fears), while others argue that they don’t exist. Both adults and children experience […]
Continue readingHow to Wake Up Refreshed and Ready to Go
We all need enough hours of sleep every night. But how well you sleep is more important than how long. Like everything else in life, quality is more important than quantity. The day-to-day routines can become stressful and leave you unable to push the stress back enough for your mind to relax and get quality […]
Continue readingHow To Train Yourself to Sleep on Your Back
It is estimated that the average human being spends a third of his or her life sleeping. We should, therefore, take proper precaution to ensure that we do not expose ourselves to harmful sleeping patterns. Sleeping on your back has numerous benefits. The fact that your neck, back, and spine are aligned; creating a neutral […]
Continue readingPlants That Help You Sleep
With the busy schedules of this generation, many people are unable to slow their minds down enough and get the much-needed rest and sleep. Consequently, many have insomnia and other sleep disorders which can take a toll on their energy, mood, and general productivity. Some people look for alternative sleeping positions, pile pillows behind their […]
Continue readingListening to Music While Sleeping
Sleep is an essential part of everyone`s health and productivity. Although it may appear as passive, some activities take place during sleep. The central nervous system becomes inactive thereby relaxing the muscles, and the heart rate and blood pressure slow down. The eyes shut, and the body goes into a state of atonia which means […]
Continue readingHow to Get Rid Of Fresh or Old Urine Stains and Smell Out of a Mattress
Children and pets bring much joy when they come into our lives and can instantly transform our houses into homes filled with love, life, and laughter. However, that`s not the only thing they bring. A little bit (or dare I say a lot) of mess tend to follow them wherever they go. For the kids, […]
Continue readingWhat Does Your Sleep Position Mean
If there’s anything that all of us have in common, it’s a relief of sinking into a nice warm bed to get our eight hours! A good night’s sleep is restorative, keeps our stress levels down and improves cognitive functions, plus another host of benefits. Whether we curl up in a fetal position, sprawl out […]
Continue readingHow To Fix All Your Sleep Problems With Science
Even though we spend at least one-third of our life asleep, most of us have problems getting enough quality sleep. Between binge-watching videos on Netflix, chatting on Facebook and body pains, many of us need more sleep- but are clueless about how exactly to accomplish that. Fortunately, studies focusing on the problems that interfere without […]
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