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Sleep is inevitable. For one to feel rested and ready for a new day, he or she should have enough hours of uninterrupted sleep per night. However, not everyone can sleep without disruptions and making sure you have the best mattress might not be enough. External noises such as loud music or conversations around you…
Sleep is one of the most important needs of any person. In fact, it’s just as important as having regular exercise and a healthy diet. Whether you are a baby or an adult, you need to sleep. And not just any sleep, but restful, quality sleep. Studies about sleep have shown that when one does…
Have you heard the latest trend that Reader’s Digest is promoting and encouraging? Married couples sleeping in separate beds… Um, what?! Okay, we realize that every person is unique, which can lead to some disagreements, but sleeping in separate beds is never a good solution. It can be hard to figure out how to sleep…
Nothing beats the feeling of having an uninterrupted good night’s sleep. Getting enough sleep is essential as it offers you the opportunity to rest your body, mind, and soul after a hard day of work. But, to achieve good night’s sleep, you need to ensure that your sleep environment is conducive at all times. Also,…
How do you get a full night’s sleep? Sleep is first and foremost in any person’s life, whether you have six kids or you’re a bachelorette. No matter who you are and what you do for a living, sleep is essential! Don’t let anybody tell you it isn’t. Sleep is the time period in any…
Sleep is one of those things that can seem like the holy grail at times. We all know we would like a little more sleep, but do we really do all that we can to get more? Sometimes it isn’t just about going to be earlier and trying to get more hours in, it can…
A change of seasons brings several issues for individuals looking to achieve a good night’s sleep. However, it can actually bring about much more than just skipping out on a few hours of sleep. Regular sleep loss can leave you feeling completely drained, unmotivated, melancholic, and possibly depressed. All of the symptoms can have an…
Sleep is always a trying issue for parents. For the most part, parenting — especially the early years — is about a lack of sleep. As a parent, you have to find ways to maximize your sleep, and balance this with ensuring your child is as safe and well-rested as possible. Most parents expect that,…
Despite what you might hear from mainstream sources, co-sleeping is perfectly healthy and safe provided you follow all safe co-sleeping guidelines. As per the anthropological and developmental studies, mothers and children were actually psychologically and biologically designed to sleep together so that the mother could breastfeed and nurture her child through the night. Babies are…
We all want to look and feel great, but whilst exercise and a healthy diet are key to this, there’s one more key ingredient: a good night’s sleep! Scientists estimate that anywhere between six and eight hours sleep a night is optimal for good health, but too many people struggle to achieve this. If you…
The health benefits of a good night’s sleep are well-known throughout the world. A lack of sleep often leads to things like weight gain, high-stress levels, and a complete lack of energy. The secret to enjoying a healthier life is getting eight hours of sleep every night without fail. Is this possible? Yes, of…
The phrase ‘beauty sleep’ is quite common and it is not just a term coined t encourage people to sleep more because sleep can have some actual beauty benefits. However, it is hard for most people to believe that sleep helps with beauty because they always wake up with tangled hair and wrinkled up faces….
Think about climbing into bed after a long hard day’s worth of work, study, or other business. There’s nothing quite like it. Fresh sheets, comfortable pillows, a good book and a nice big cup of Milo. Ah, you can almost imagine yourself there now, can’t you? Sleep is so important for so many things that…
Your bed is the most important piece of furniture in your entire house. Seriously. If you get the bed right, the rest of your life will somehow slot into place around it. A good night’s sleep is all you need to wake up in the morning and feel good. The perfect bed supports your back,…
Cosleeping with your new baby can be a wonderful bonding experience! For some, the thought is nervewracking though. Will I get any sleep?! What if I roll over on the baby?! What do I need?! Don’t worry, it’s easier than you think and we promise if you get these 4 must-haves for co sleeping,…
After undergoing a tiring as well as stressful day, everyone deserves some peaceful moments at home and eventually a good sleep at night. Sleeping is not wasting time rather it is all about giving rest to the body so that you can be energetic and charged up again for the next day. A good sleep…