Are you aware of the war going on in your bedroom? It’s the war between the microscopic mites and your bed! Despite our best efforts at cleanliness, these tiny dust mites (50 of them can fit on the head of a pin!) live on the skin cells we shed.
How can we win this war against an enemy we can’t even see? We’ll look at some front-line strategies for pillows.
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Dust mites can be temporarily eliminated by washing pillows.
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Purchasing hypo-allergenic products or those containing anti-allergen features will be great advise to people with allergies.
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Encasing pillows will also be important as mites can quickly re-infest.
Have fun in the war against dust mites!
Our seasons go so quickly, we want to ensure we and our children enjoy them. Don’t let a runny nose, itchy eyes or nasal congestion take away the joy of a season!
Here are a few quick tips to prevent allergy symptoms
Your children are worth it - help manage and perhaps avoid those allergy symptoms all year!
Information has been gathered suggesting that heavy snoring increase plaque build-up in the carotid arteries in the neck, which could be a risk factor for a stroke.
Sleep tests were performed in Australia concentrating on three categories of snoring. Mild, moderate and heavy snoring. The heavy snoring division did pose a concern for greater risk for strokes.
It’s not too late to find a way to eliminate that risk - perhaps it’s just a change in your pillow!
Take comfort in knowing you are not alone if you experience back pain during pregnancy. Reports verify that 50-70% of all women endure this same discomfort. Back pain can disrupt your daily routine or interfere with proper sleep at night. Plenty of rest is important during your pregnancy. How do I do that if my back aches? you may be asking! You should try to avoid sleeping on your back. Instead try sleeping on your left side and use a support pillow under your knees. Elevating your feet will also help your back.
Trust these few tips will help in those later months of pregnancy!
Is it time you invest in a gift for your spouse and yourself? I’m talking about those sleepless nights, tossing and turning, listening to the snoring that goes on beside you. It’s so bad that even your spouse wakes up on their own, due to the noise!
This Snore-No-More pillow may provide that better night’s sleep for you and your spouse! This pillow has been designed by a doctor to help reduce snoring while improving your sleeping posture to provide luxurious comfort for a better night’s sleep.
Why not compare the ordinary pillow to the Snore-No-More pillow? A good night’s sleep might be waiting for you!
I love pillows that are soft and huggable! My mom wanted a pillow that would provide support and comfort for my head and neck while I slept. Guess what - we found it! My Geneis Memory Foam pillow is the perfect fit for both of us! The Fiber Foam with memory adjusts to my body temperature and weight to relieve pressure but conforms to my head and neck for proper body positioning while I sleep!
Mom loves the fact that it is washable and I love the fact that it still keeps its shape! It’s a win-win for both of us! You’ve got to check this one out!
I have always enjoyed slipping into my bed, wrapping the covers around me and enjoying a good read before I turn off the light and call it a day. I find it’s the perfect way to end my day and helps my mind turn off the events of the day. My only frustration was finding enough pillows to comfortable read, which usually meant “stealing” my husband’s, which was fine until he came to bed and actually wanted his pillows!
With my four-in-one memory foam support pillow, I found the perfect solution to that problem. I keep it on a chair beside my bed and it provides all the comfort I need with constant support for my head.
I can’t wait to pull out another book! Goodnight!
Try these tips if you are having trouble sleeping:
- Have a regular bedtime routine
- Take time to relax or unwind before retiring
- Avoid caffeine or other stimulants in the evening
- Avoid alcohol or a diuretic in the evening
- Avoid smoking
- Have a comfortable bedroom. Cool, dark and quiet with a proper mattress and pillows to sleep on.
- Exercise regularly
- Avoid watching television or reading in bed.
Are you having trouble sleeping? If you
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need an alarm clock to wake up to
- sleep longer and better on the weekend
- have trouble getting out of bed in the morning
- feel tired during the day
- have bags or dark circles under your eyes
- doze off while in a public place or driving
- have trouble concentrating
- have early morning headaches
You may not be getting enough sleep! Find out how much sleep you need to stay healthy and alert. This can range from 5-10 hours per night. Make sure you are reaching your full potential!
What do you see in the mirror first thing in the morning - heavy sandbags under those eyes of yours? You don’t have to hide behind sunglasses! Consider some of these sources and solutions to that swollen, sleepy look. For our general purpose we will look at two.
Sleep Habits - Sleeping on your stomach or lying flat can cause fluid to gather and pool in the tissue around your eyes. By sleeping on your back and using a contoured pillow to elevate your head, this fluid retention may be eliminated.
Allergies - Are you reacting to the feathers or fiber pillow cores in your pillow? Consider purchasing a 100% hypo-allergenic pillow foam to eliminate this one area of reaction.