According to the American Sleep Apnea Association, an estimated 22 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder occurring when a person’s breathing is interrupted when they sleep. As you can imagine, this has a significant impact on your health! When sleep apnea is left untreated, there can be serious consequences such as stroke, heart attack, diabetes, headaches, depression, fatigue and high blood pressure. There are two types of sleep apnea, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and central sleep apnea. OSA is caused when the airway is blocked, typically by soft tissue collapsing during sleep. This is the most common type of sleep apnea and the type I am referring to in this post. The other...
The bumper stickers and memes say it all – “a bad day camping is still better than a good day working” or “I don’t need therapy. I just go camping”. Camping is a beloved pastime for many people, and for a good reason! Spending your days outdoors, surrounded by nature, is excellent for your health and well-being. In 2019, over 40 million people in the US enjoyed a recreational camping trip, and these numbers have been relatively consistent for the past two decades. This includes everything from “roughing it” with nothing but a sleeping bag under the stars to more luxurious trailers at maintained campgrounds. Many countries offered up free campsites during the pandemic and encouraged camping to get people...
Top 5 Key Points of Bamboo Fabric For Bedding When it comes to your sleep, nothing is more important than ensuring that your body is able to tap into the deep sleep that it craves each and every night – and for 8 hours a night too! However, when 8 hours a night just isn’t in the cards for you, it’s equally as important to ensure that the bed that you sleep in and the pillow you rest your head on at night is of the very best quality. After all, there’s a reason for why our bodies crave comfort – and with that in mind, we’re going to invite you in on the top 5 key points of bamboo...
Did you know your sleeping position says a lot about you? Your sleep position can tell how well you sleep, whether you or not you snore, and if you will wake up in pain. Everyone sleeps differently, and some people rotate through multiple different positions in the night. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to sleep positions, but some positions can have negative effects. Luckily, the negative effects of certain positions can be avoided by using a high-quality pillow or mattress to support your head and neck. When you sleep, you are putting pressure and weight on certain parts of your body, often for extended periods of time. This can lead to shoulder damage, spine strain, and even...
Unlike the other pillow fights you may have had as a child, the winner of THIS pillow fight will improve sleep quality, reduce pain and help you feel more refreshed in the morning. The contenders in this fight are the four most popular pillows available on the market; memory foam, fiber filled, down feather filled, and buckwheat hulls. If you have been lucky enough to stay at a hotel with a pillow menu, you have seen these varieties laid out. In addition to different filling options, you’ll see some that are thick, thin, soft, or firm. Each one is created differently and has its own pros and cons. Though comfort is important, it’s not the only factor...
You go to bed feeling great and wake up with a headache - what a way to start your day! Often these morning headaches are a result of a strained neck. For migraine suffers, this can be enough to trigger a full fledge migraine. There are a few reasons this can happen; you are dehydrated, you have poor sleep posture, or your pillow is causing more harm than good. Poor Sleep Posture Maintaining good posture while we sleep is easier said than done. You may start out in a neck safe position, but all bets are off once you are asleep. If you tend to move a lot when you sleep and get into some odd positions, a neck pillow...
Beauty sleep is the real deal! If you aren’t getting enough sleep each night, it can be taking a toll on your skin. When you are tired, cortisol levels increase causing inflammation and a lack of oxygen to the skin. This results in a dull, uneven complexion and can enhance the appearance of age spots. A lack of sleep also puts stress on the body which breaks down the collagen in our skin and enhances the appearance of aging. Anti-aging creams and undereye serums can only do so much when we aren’t getting enough sleep. A lack of sleep ages us, where a good night’s rest actually has anti-aging effects. When we sleep our bodies repair themselves; rebuilding collage, reducing...
Between your professional life and everything outside of it, getting a decent night’s rest seems to be more of a luxury in today’s world. While responsibilities still need to be maintained, you can even get your best night’s sleep. Without proper rest, this can cause negative effects on your day to day life. This can impede your thinking, reasoning, and your ability to problem-solve effectively. It can also cause weight gain, age your skin, and take its toll on your sex drive. These are things that no one has time to deal with.If you’re having problems staying asleep or even falling asleep, consider your sleeping environment. It may be your choice of bedding, pillow, or your mattress. Here’s how to...
In the well-known fairy tale the Princess and the Pea, a princess's authenticity is tested by placing a pea under twenty mattresses. It is believed that if she can feel the pea, then she is a real princess. The following day when the princess awakes, she tells her hosts that she had a sleepless night. She says she felt something hard in her back and had a bruise on the spot where the pea was. Her potential prince rejoices as he is now confident she is a real princess. Though there are arguably some plot holes and unanswered questions here, this 1835 story highlights one crucial truth – when your bedding is uncomfortable, it’s very difficult to sleep....
Demand for Buckwheat Pillows is steadily growing, specifically with people that suffer from neck pain or other chronic pain. Their extended shelf life, easy cleanability , and eco-friendliness are what makes them so popular contrary to conventional pillows. Known for their durable nature they can last almost 10 to 20 years. This makes these type of pillows a quite lucrative investment in your sleep, but you still need to take good care of them. Any standard pillowcase is susceptible to stains and dirt and it requires intermittent cleaning. The same goes for a buckwheat pillow. They need to be washed. Not the entire pillow! Only the pillowcase. But what if you end up soaking the the hulls?...
An estimated 20.4% (50 million) of Adult American's suffer from chronic pain and numbers are rising. At least half of these 20.4% count neck pain to their chronic ailments. Causes for Neck Pain range from Stress to long hours in front of the computer and not paying attention to their posture. Treatment options for chronic pain and more importantly neck pain, have become more accessible than ever as well though which is a very good thing. When it comes to treating issues with your body, we strongly believe that fixing the root cause is what matters which is why we do not endorse treatment options related to pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, etc.). These just threat the...
Sleep deprivation is a serious issue for millions of people around the world. Effects of it can range from weight gain, to mood swings. Here are some key reasons as to why you should make sure you get at least 8 hours every night: Sleep is restorative for the brain. Our Brain is active 24/7(when we sleep our subconscious mind is still on), but our conscious part of the brain restores itself when we sleep. Too little sleep can alter the levels of hormones in your body that regulate satiety and hunger, which can lead to habits of overeating, overweight, and obesity. Our Bodies growth hormones are stimulated when our brain is in a deep slow wave sleep(It is said...
