Although we can read countless scientific studies, articles, blog postings and medical diagnoses that tell us sleep paralysis is – for the most part – not particularly dangerous, nor symptomatic of any underlying health issues: it’s incredibly difficult to shake the worries and horror when it occurs. Telling a regular sleep paralysis sufferer that it’s […]
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For the unaware: an acupressure mat is a very simple, yet effective piece of equipment used for improving the quality of sleep, as well as some other extraneous benefits to overall health. Naturally, given the name, the mat is a mild derivative of acupuncture – using small ‘needles’ to stimulate particular pressure points up and […]
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It’s a very difficult thing to gauge, especially for new parents: can babies have nightmares? As we all know, babies cry… and cry… and scream… and cry. It’s what they do, at all hours of the day and night; and it’s very difficult to tell what it is they’re upset about. It’s not at all […]
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We have glasses for reading, glasses for driving, glasses for seeing far away, close up, filtering out sunlight – but we now have… glasses for sleeping? Well, yes and no. Studies have begun to show that filtering out particular parts of the color spectrum (namely bluer hues) can actually improve the body’s melatonin production, thereby helping […]
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You might think that having your baby wake up and cry throughout the night, every night, is just part and parcel of being a new parent. Well, I’m here to tell you that…It is. Yeah. No getting around it. Sorry. There are decent ways to make the whole process smoother and ensure a better night’s sleep […]
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Sleepless nights aren’t all terrible – at least you’re using this one productively to research the best home remedies for sleep. If you’ve been spending most nights staring at that same spot on the ceiling, letting that one, tiny, out of reach crack in the plaster drive you nuts, let me guess – you feel like […]
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In the modern, hectic world we live in, not getting enough sleep is a common occurrence. But just because it’s common doesn’t make it any less bearable – the effects of sleep deprivation range from impacting our looks (under-eye bags, anyone?) to our immune system and even cardiovascular health! But before you reach for the sleeping […]
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So you’ve heard someone raving about the benefits of buckwheat pillows and you find yourself perusing the Internet for the best buckwheat pillow you can find. But in the back of your mind, you can’t help wondering…”What the heck is buckwheat and why would I want to sleep on it?” Good question, especially considering buckwheat sounds […]
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In case you weren’t already aware, sleep paralysis is one of those What Did You Expect When You Asked conditions – it characterizes a complete lack of control over your body whilst either fully asleep or semi-conscious. Generally speaking, it’s a fairly common issue and doesn’t actually tend to be too concerning from a medical […]
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