Memory Foam

When it comes to receiving enough sleep appropriate for your body, you can’t fool your brain!  Our brains are a very precise and demanding bookkeeper when it comes to keeping tabs on our sleep quotient.  You are not able to “cheat” on the sleep you give to your body.  Your brain will figure out a way to make you pay it back, which unfortunately may be by making you get sick with a cold or flu and then you have no choice but to rest!

Sleep debt is a term used to refer to the difference between the number of hours slept versus the number of hours a body should have slept.  Staying awake long past the time when your brain told you it was time for bed, causes you to build up sleep debt.

Be obedient and listen to your brain.  Allow your body the rest it needs and why not ensure you are resting properly by purchasing a memory foam pillow.  Memory foam will adjust to your body temperature and weight to relieve pressure as it conforms, shifts and molds to your head and neck for comfort and support.

Most of us awake each morning and rarely remember too much of our night’s sleep nor rarely consider what has been going on inside our bodies during the last 8 or less hours.  We only know if we awake refreshed feeling or groggy!  Let’s take a sneak preview of what really goes on at night…

There are 5 distinct stages of sleep, each serving a unique purpose.  Stages 1-4 are referred to as the non-rapid eye movement sleep (NREM) and the 5th stage is the rapid eye movement sleep (REM).   These stages are repeated between 5-6 times each night.

The first cycle of sleep allows us to spend a long time in deep sleep (stages 3 and 4) and a shorter time in REM sleep.  As the night progresses and the cycles continue, REM sleep periods become longer and the deep sleep periods get shorter.  As the morning light begins to appear, our body approaches wakefulness, pushing deep sleep away almost completely and our brains go between stages 1 and 2 and REM sleep.

Here follows a quick description of each stage:

1. Stage 1 - This is where the brain and body relax, breathing becomes more regular and muscle activity gradually decreases.  This stage mostly serves as the transition between sleep and wakefulness.  It is a very light sleep.
2. Stage 2 - This stage accounts for approximately 50% of all sleep time.  The heartbeat and respiration slow and become very regular and the sleeper’s body relaxes more deeply.
3. Stage 3-4 - These are deep sleep stages.  The sleeper is very relaxed, with a slow regular heartbeat and breathing.  Most of the body’s necessary repair work occurs during this stage.
4. Stage 5 or REM sleep - Most of the dreams occur at this point. Heartbeat speeds up and breathing rate increases and the body actually becomes temporarily paralyzed which prevents the physical acting out of dreams.  This stage is around 20-25% of total sleep time in an adult.

To carry you through all these stages of sleep, our memory foam pillows are here to support and comfort you.

How many of you test your vehicle’s gas-tank to see how low that little red line can go down before your vehicle really runs out of gas?  If you are like me, I like to play it safe because I really do not want to have to walk to find a gas station or be late or just plain be inconvenienced or be stressed while I’m driving wondering when I’m going to run out!  Now, my husband on the other hand, enjoys that little game, and he’ll push it until I’m sure we are on vapours only!  Well no matter whether you play it safe or risk things a bit, we all know that eventually that red line on the gas gauge will drop and gas will run out and the vehicle will stop running.

Similarly we can think of sleep as the fuel that keeps our brain going.  Lack of sleep can put our brains on empty.  There is so much that goes on in our bodies when we close our eyes.  Just read a few of them and you’ll begin to understand better why you need your rest.

• The brain directs the body to heal, repair itself, rebuild damaged or worn out tissues and restore chemical balance
• The immune system develops cells to fight off infection and disease
• The pituitary gland produces growth hormones

Your body may be motionless at night but your brain is definitely active!  It becomes apparent that our bodies require the most comfort at night to ensure a sound sleep.  Consider memory foam pillows for great end of the day comfort.

There’s nothing worse than trying to get sleep while the person next to you is snoring away. It’s particularly frustrating because you’re suffering while the other person is blissfully sleeping, completely unaware of how much they’re disrupting your sleep cycle. This is cited as a common problem among couples, but there are certain ways to solve the issue. For one, the non-snorer can always wear earplugs to bed. This will drown out the sound and allow you an uninterrupted night’s sleep.

But if you’re opposed to that for any reason, you can also have the person try a snore no more pillow. Specially designed, this pillow will help the person’s neck align the way it is intended to. This correct alignment stops the snoring in many individuals. If the problem continues, however, and you simply can’t take it anymore, consider consulting a doctor. The snoring might be the sign of something more serious at play such as sleep apnea.

We have all become more aware of the importance of making every attempt to do our part to reduce, reuse, and recycle.  One area of saving our earth has concentrated on light energy.  We’ve begun to change over our light bulbs to energy efficient ones and try to turn off all lights when we are leaving a room.  We’re also learning that while we save the earth, we may also solve some sleeping problems!

Light is basically energy, and if, while we are in a deep sleep, we are exposed to it abruptly, it can immediately affect our heart rates, breathing and serotonin levels.  Consider that even long-term  light sources while we sleep can have severe damage on our health and mental outlook.  There may be cause to consider the light sources around us at night.  Do I have the glow of a streetlight through my bedroom window?  Is there a nightlight left on throughout the evening?  Is the moonlight another threat?  Do my neighbours have a porch or garage light near my bedroom?  These subtle light sources could be affecting your sleep pattern.

When you invest in a memory foam pillow to give you the perfect night’s rest, don’t let an intruding source of light stop the sweet dreams from happening!

Millions of people around the world have problems sleeping, and while some can be attributed to documented conditions like Sleep Apnea, some of it is just restlessness.  Because of the sheer amount of people with sleeping problems, there are thousands of ways that have been developed to combat not receiving adequate rest at night.  One of the most common causes of sleeping problems is stress, and to combat this, it’s a good idea to take steps at night and throughout the day to relieve the mind.  You might do some light exercise, meditation, take frequent five minute breaks, or just work harder to block out the problems that cause stress.  Sleeping problems can also be caused by physical problems due to a mattress being too hard or too soft, and even pillows can contribute.  This can be solved with a mattress pad and a new pillow. 

There are numerous different causes of sleeping problems, and the above two are just the most common.  It’s best to seek professional help if sleeping problems persist for more than a month.  But in truth a lot of people can identify the source of their sleeping problems with a little insight into their lives and some thought.

No matter where you turn or what you listen to, it seems there is no end to the bad news.  The main emphasis in the news is on the economy and if we allow our minds to dwell on these headlines we can certainly move towards feeling fear, anxiety and worry.

While we cannot free the world from all problems, we can still look after ourselves so that we remain healthy and keep our minds sharp, thus able to better deal with whatever life may throw our way.

While considering the perfect pillow for a good night’s rest may seem a luxury item in an economically trying time, it could cost you your health if you don’t consider it!  A memory foam pillow adjusts to your body temperature and weight to relieve pressure and allowing improved sleeping posture.

Investing in the stock market may not be a sure thing but investing in your health will be!

How come when we were kids we never wanted to go to bed?  Remember our parents telling us how important a good night’s rest was?  Of course, as soon as they turned the lights off, we were playing games under the blankets or pulling out our favourite book to read with a flashlight!

A good night’s rest is a basic need and it is crucial to a healthy lifestyle.  Having the right pillow is part of the key to a good night’s rest.  A memory foam pillow provides the support and comfort, enabling good, sound, solid sleep.

If only we would have listened to our parents and slept when we were young because now the responsibilities in life cut into our sleep time more and more!  Try to make a honest effort to grab those needed 8 hours of sleep.  Grab your memory foam pillow, close your eyes and do yourself a favour:  sleep well.

For all those out there who DO NOT suffer from snoring - CONGRATULATIONS!  “But what good is that if my partner snores?”  you say!  Before you take any drastic measures against your partner please read further!

You don’t have to be the innocent victim to suffer from snoring.  Have you considered purchasing a pillow designed by a doctor to help reduce snoring while improving sleeping posture for your partner?  The Snore-No-More Pillow may be the perfect gift for that upcoming birthday, anniversary or perhaps you don’t want to wait for any special day - just order it NOW! 

While you await the arrival of that package, perhaps ear plugs could provide a temporary solution? 

Why is it that our ordinary pillow seems to be either too soft or too hard, too high or too low?  Why do we seem to have tension headaches, muscle spasms, stiff necks, poor circulation or shoulder pain?  Well, these ordinary pillows are filled with feathers or have fiber filled cores which do not provide the healthy support necessary.  They are unable to reduce obstacles in the airway caused by poor sleeping posture whether we are lying on our side, back or stomach.  Our heads and necks are placed in an unnatural position which contribute to airway obstruction and/or cause undue stress pressure and tension on our vessels,nerves, neck muscles and ligaments.

The Snore-No-More is designed to help reduce airway obstruction and improve sleeping posture.  At last, a pillow designed by a doctor to improve sleeping posture to provide a luxurious comfort for a better night’s sleep!