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Choosing the Right Mattress for You

The Better Sleep Council has a number or resources for consumers to assist them in buying a new mattress, including this Web site: www.bettersleep.org. The new site offers a test that mattress shoppers can take to help them evaluate their sleep patterns and mattresses, as well as a Better Sleep Guide, which outlines additional factors consumers should consider when deciding if it is time to buy a new mattress.

Consumers wanting to determine if it is time to shop for a new mattress should consider the following when evaluating their existing mattress:

Do you wake up with pain, stiffness, or soreness?
Do you sleep as well as you did a year ago?
Did you have your best night’s sleep somewhere other than your own bed?
Does your mattress show visible signs of wear and tear?
If you answer “yes” to any of the above, it may be time to consider buying a new mattress.

The Better Sleep Council has also developed the SLEEP Test to help individuals evaluate which new mattress is the appropriate purchase for them.

Select a mattress.
Lie down in sleep position.
Evaluate the level of comfort and support.
Educate yourself about each selection.
Partners should shop together.

“The Lancet study confirms what many consumers have known for years - investing in the right mattress is an investment in your health,” Shark added. “In the new year, resolve to take the time to consider if you are getting the best night’s sleep possible on your current mattress.”

Article courtesy of The Better Sleep Council.

14 Reasons You Still Can't Sleep

Read more: http://www.oprah.com/health/Reasons-You-Cant-Sleep-Surprise-Sleep-Disruptors#ixzz1n2NFZ5F7

Sleep is Important Read On.

http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20120228-why-do-we-need-to-sleep

Don't Lose Sleep Over Your Mattress.
Study shows a new mattress may reduce back pain.

ALEXANDRIA, VA, January 20, 2004— Still waking up in 2004 with an aching back and not quite feeling like yourself? A new study published in the British medical journal, The Lancet suggests your mattress may be the cause.

A Spanish study of more than 300 individuals with chronic lower-back pain tested if mattress firmness improved or exacerbated participants’ symptoms. Participants that previously slept on both very-firm and medium-firm mattresses, were asked to sleep on new, very-firm and medium-firm mattresses for 90 days. Both test groups confirmed they experienced an improvement in their level of pain. Partners of those experiencing back pain also experienced improvement as well.

“This study demonstrates that replacing your mattress may help alleviate lower back pain and thereby improve your quality of life,” said Nancy Shark, executive director of The Better Sleep Council. “It is important consumers recognize that they have the ability to start each day with a good night’s sleep by finding out what mattress is right for them.”

For other interesting tips for Better Sleep www.bettersleep.org.

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL PILLOW FIGHT DAY!
Event was Saturday March 22nd. 2008 in Union Square Park. NYC. POW! We wonder if it will be held every year.

Colored Comforters are not the way to go...most colored comforters block the natural air flow that needs to happen to maximize the efficiency of down to breathe. You would find that colored comforters are using low grades of down that would leave you totally unsatisfied and flatten out within months of ownership.

On the other hand to make an heirloom quality down, we only make ours in white to give the most airy and again efficient casing for our downs to "do their thing". Namely, loft up when it is cold and compress when it's warm making our CQ LEVEL down comforters ALL SEASONAL and a lifetime investment that will be loved forever.

INSIST ON CQ...TO MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE.

Read more: http://www.oprah.com/health/How-to-Sleep-Better-and-Have-More-Energy/1#ixzz1l4MdftYB

8 Habits of Good Sleepers
As seen on Shine from Yahoo.com March 28th 2012

Everyone knows a full eight hours of sleep each night is what the body needs to optimally function. But, if you're having problems hitting the hay or staying asleep, read these healthy habits so you can wake up feeling fully rested.

#1: Don't Eat Right Before Bed

Having a snack just before you hit the hay can cause you to wake up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom, or worse, heartburn.

#2: Avoid Snoozing in on Weekends

As sad as it is to say, sleeping in can ruin your sleep. Your body responds well to routine, so sticking to your regular bedtime patterns is a must to stay well rested.

#3: Read a Good Book

For chronic non-sleepers (hello, insomniacs!) grabbing a soothing read right before bed can help you drift to sleep.

#4: Ditch Digital Gadgets

The brightness of screens on computers, smart phones, and other gadgets stimulate the brain and force you to stay awake.

#5: Skip That Glass of Wine

You may think that glass of wine you have before bed helps you relax and fall asleep, but it actually does the opposite-it disrupts the stages of sleep which can cause you to wake up or toss and turn throughout the night.

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#6: Drop the Coffee

Beverages like coffee, tea, or soda, and even foods with chocolate have high doses of caffeine that will keep you awake. Try not to consume these items at least 6-7 hours before bed.

#7: Work Out Earlier

Exercise increases your body temperature and elevates your energy level. Both of these can disrupt your sleeping patterns, so avoid working out a couple of hours before bed.

#8: Have Sex

While sex may keep you up past your bedtime, the chemical released post-orgasm (oxytocin) can help you both sleep like a baby.