Study after study shows that getting quality sleep is incredibly important to ensure that you are healthy and that you feel energized throughout the day. As a human being, you spend around a third of your life sleeping. One problem that many people have, however, is that their mattress is not suited to their body type or sleeping position. With that amount of time spent sleeping, or trying to sleep, it couldn’t be more important to get your mattress right....
When it comes to getting a good night’s sleeps, there are many steps we can take. Some may listen to white noise, while others may prefer to drop off with a good book. However, there can be other distractions that stop us from getting the sleep we so desperately need. Trying to sleep when the humidity levels are wrong can mean it takes longer to get to sleep, as well as having to endure dryness and coughing during your cycle....
Children grinding their teeth while sleeping can be a concern for parents, especially if they’re not sure what’s causing the issue. Teeth-grinding is also known as Bruxism, and is a common occurrence among children, although the causes can vary. It has been found that two to three children out of ten suffer from bruxism, but what causes the problems isn’t always clear. Some children may become tense when in pain, which can be a contributing factor. Another reason could be...
We replace clothes when they are worn, food when it’s past it’s sell by date, and the oil in our cars regularly. But how often should we replace our mattress? Unlike many conventional goods the answer to this question is not often plastered on the product itself, partially because there are many factors which effect the longevity of ones’ mattress. Within, we will teach you some simple techniques to test whether your mattress is helping or hindering your ability to...
Emma Mattress company is one of the fastest growing start-ups in Europe—and for good reason. Offering to-your-door delivery of bed-in-a-box products, Emma Mattress company stands behind their products with a 100-day full-refund guarantee. If your new Emma mattress doesn’t meet your expectations, they’ll take it back, no questions asked. They’ll even remove your old mattress on request. If you find yourself trying to decide if an Emma Mattress is right for you, we’ve got you covered. Below you’ll find an...
Sleep paralysis is not a pleasant experience and if you’ve ever suffered from it you will know exactly why that is. Some people have also likely experienced sleep paralysis without realising it, so before we look at ways to combat it let’s take a closer look at how sleep paralysis can affect people and why it happens in the first place. Sleep paralysis is a strange and almost otherworldly experience, you’re conscious of your surroundings but are unable to move....
We’ve all asked ourselves the above question once or a similar variation of it haven’t we? On those nights when you just can’t seem to get asleep no matter what you try. The clock slowly counting towards your usual wake up time can become a hated enemy during night’s like this and many people who have been through this experience will never want it to happen again. But let’s be honest it probably will won’t it? It might be the...
Sleep deprivation is pretty much what it sounds like, it means you have simply not had enough sleep although that in and of itself is a bit of an oversimplification. Sleep deprivation is a very varied condition and it can affect people differently. Sleep deprivation is usually caused by other sleep conditions like insomnia or sleep apnea and is medically not classed as a disease itself. It is classed as a symptom of other conditions/ diseases although there is some...
Most people assume that a pillow is a requirement for a good night’s sleep – but research suggests that, for many of us, sleeping without a pillow could improve our health. Pillows have been around for thousands of years, designed to keep our heads off the ground, historically to elevate our heads above any pests or insects. Now that we no longer need to worry about creepy-crawlies, what are the benefits of sleeping with a pillow? Dr. Alan Mandell believes...
Simba Mattress – The lie-in king has a name that brings a smile to the face, but does the product also make you smile after a good night’s sleep? We are here to find out with our honest assessment of this hybrid mattress in a box. There are more than a few reviews of this product currently doing the rounds on bed testing vlogs and websites. We will save you the trouble of accessing them all by giving a brief...
