Month: February 2022

18
Feb
2022
Do’s and Dont’s After a Bad Night’s Sleep

Do’s and Dont’s After a Bad Night’s Sleep

Don’t hit the snooze button

What a sweet relief! You’re not getting enough sleep and the 10 minutes is all that’s needed to give your body an extra boost of energy. Right? Not really- it takes up to 1 hour for this method work its magic, otherwise known as “stress Reduction.”

Don’t Sleep In

You decide to take the morning off. You can make up that sleep from 9 to noon, right? Tempting, but probably a bad idea. You set your body’s “internal clock” when you go to bed and get up at the same time each day. It’s best to stick to that routine, even if you didn’t sleep well. It’ll help get your cycle back on track.

Do: Get Some Sun

It helps your body set its clock. It can also help counter sleeplessness by helping your mood and brain. So if you want to get more sleep tonight than last night, wake up and greet the light of the day. It helps to get out in the middle of the day, too. If you’re in an office, maybe take a little stroll through the park around lunchtime.

Do: Get some caffeine, but not too much

Have some coffee to stay alert and energized throughout your day. The caffeine will leave your system within a few hours, so don’t overdo it! If you skip breakfast or have late night snacks containing this powerful drug then we recommend having one cup in the morning before working; try not exceed 2 cups per 24-hour span unless prescribed by an medical professional due largely because of possible negative side effects like raised heartbeat (which can also happen when consuming too much).

Don’t: Surf the Internet

If you want a good night’s sleep, then it is important that your body receives darkness and quietness as well. To avoid too much “blue light” from messing with this schedule in order to get better quality rest – try turning off all electronics an hour before bedtime or keeping them out of sight when not being used so they don’t stimulate our minds during those late-night hours trying desperately for some shut eye!

Do: Hydrate

You want to drink enough fluids so that you don’t wake up thirsty in the middle of the night, but not so much that you wake up because you need to pee. And of course, avoid alcohol and caffeine close to bedtime.

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11
Feb
2022
Benefits of Sleep

Benefits of Sleep

Sleep Boosts Immunity

You may be catching every cold and flu around, but it’s your bedtime that really does the trick. Prolonged lack of sleep can disrupt our immune system so we’re less able to fight off bugs!

Sleep can slim you

Sleeping less may lead to weight gain! Studies have shown that people who sleep 6 or fewer hours a day tend to put on more pounds than those with 7-hour stretches.
The risks for obesity are higher too, so if you’re struggling keep up your regular sleeping schedule tomorrow night (or any other).

It’s believed to be because sleep-deprived people have reduced levels of leptin (the chemical that makes you feel full) and increased levels of ghrelin (the hunger-stimulating hormone).

Sleep boosts mental wellbeing

Chronic sleep debt can lead to long-term mood disorders like clinical depression and generalised anxiety disorder in adults.


A single sleepless night may make you irritable or moody the following day, which is not surprising given that lack of proper rest has been linked with increased levels bad stress hormones throughout your body over time!

When people with anxiety or depression were surveyed to calculate their sleeping habits, it turned out that most of them slept for less than 6 hours a night.

Sleep prevents diabetes

Chronic sleep debt can lead to long-term mood disorders like clinical depression and generalised anxiety disorder in adults.


A single sleepless night may make you irritable or moody the following day, which is not surprising given that lack of proper rest has been linked with increased levels bad stress hormones throughout your body over time!

The connection between sleep and diabetes has been studied for years, but recently new research connects it with a surprising cause. When people don’t get enough good quality rest they are more likely to develop type 2 Diabetes because their bodies process glucose differently which can lead them into an energy crisis faster than normal.

Sleep wards off heart disease

The more you lack sleep, the harder your heart works to keep going. The link between long-standing sleeplessness and an increased workload on our vital organ may seem tenuous at best but studies show that there are serious consequences when this goes untreated including inflammation in addition to higher rates of hypertension or even stroke!

How to catch up on lost sleep

If you don’t get enough sleep, there’s only one way to compensate – getting more sleep.

It won’t happen with a single early night. If you’ve had months of restricted sleep, you’ll have built up a significant sleep debt, so expect recovery to take several weeks.

Starting on a weekend, try to add on an extra hour or 2 of sleep a night. The way to do this is to go to bed when you’re tired, and allow your body to wake you in the morning (no alarm clocks allowed!).

You might sleep up to 10 hours a night at first. After a while, the amount of time you sleep will gradually decrease to a normal level.

Don’t rely on caffeine or energy drinks as a short-term pick-me-up. They may boost your energy and concentration in the short term, but can disrupt your sleep patterns even further in the long term.

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04
Feb
2022
How much does a bad night’s sleep cost you?

How much does a bad night’s sleep cost you?

We all know that not getting enough sleep can make you moody and less efficient, but did you also realize it could be affecting your health?


A lack of zzzs has been linked with many other effects like feeling grumpier than usual or even having trouble focusing on tasks at work. But there’s one more thing: Sleep deprivation may lead to some pretty serious physical changes in the long-term including higher chances for high blood pressure problems later in life!

1 in 3 of us suffers from poor sleep, with stress, computers and taking work home often blamed.

However, the cost of all those sleepless nights is more than just bad moods and a lack of focus.

Poor sleep is a serious health issue that can lead to many different conditions, including obesity and diabetes. It has been shown in studies how much shorter our lives are when we don’t get enough restful nights’ haunting – so make sure you take care of yourself by getting good quality shut eye!

How much sleep do we need?

You know that feeling when you’re finally able to close your eyes after a long day of work, only for them open again immediately as soon as they close? Yeah – it doesn’t happen because there’s something blocking the light from entering our brains. In fact we need 8 hours of sleep per night just like everyone else does; however some people require more than this while others less depending on their body types and lifestyles (for example if they have young children). The best way is finding out how much nightly bedtime would suit YOU personally so then try achieving said amount without fail!

What happens if I don’t sleep?

Everyone’s experienced the fatigue, short temper and lack of focus that often follow a poor night’s sleep.

An occasional night without sleep makes you feel tired and irritable the next day, but it won’t harm your health.

After several sleepless nights, the mental effects become more serious. Your brain will fog, making it difficult to concentrate and make decisions. You’ll start to feel down, and may fall asleep during the day. Your risk of injury and accidents at home, work and on the road also increases.

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01
Feb
2022
Tips for choosing the best adjustable bed

Tips for choosing the best adjustable bed

  1. Know your needs
  2. Consider the size of the bed
  3. Compare prices and features
  4. Read reviews
  5. Ask questions before you buy
  6. Make sure you have enough space for it

The adjustable bed has become the most popular option for those looking to create their perfect sleeping environment. Mattress retailers offer this type of frame, with many electronic features that allow you control over your mattress settings from anywhere in the world!

Benefits

Elevating the head may have a positive effect on health conditions such as acid reflux and sleep apnea.

A 2012 study found that participants who slept with an elevated pillow saw reduction in symptoms of both heartburn or discomfort from eating meals while lying down, improved quality scores for calmness during rest periods between midnight until 8am when compared against those without any extra height added onto their mattress
The research was published by Trusted Source magazine which discusses latest findings across multiple fields within medicine.

This study shows that sleeping on an incline can be beneficial for those who suffer from sleep apnea. The researchers noted no discomfort when using the pillow and noticed a reduction in symptoms severity, which is great news!

What to look for in an adjustable bed

Before choosing an adjustable bed frame, a person may wish to consider:

  • the cost 
  • the product’s quality and materials
  • whether or not their current mattress is compatible with an adjustable bed or if a new one will be necessary
  • independent reviews of the product and the retailer or manufacturer
  • the functionality and number of adjustment positions it offers
  • the product warranty or guarantee period
  • the delivery options
  • the recycling options

Getting to know the terminology

There are some words and phrases relating to adjustable beds that a person may not yet be familiar with. The list below will look at some of the most common.

  • Wall-hugging: This refers to the position of the mattress in relation to the wall. During and after transitions, the technology ensures that there is no gap between the mattress and the wall, regardless of mattress position.
  • Zero gravity: This refers to the fact that a particular position of the bed, or the point of transition from one position to another, may mimic the feeling of weightlessness.
  • Ergonomic design: This means that the manufacturers have tailor-made the product to support the human form. 
  • Whisper-quiet: This means that the mechanisms for the various frame functions are no louder than a person whispering.
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