Top 7 Products for Better Sleep

December 1, 2015March 29, 2016 Tanu Sandhu

Nothing is better than a peaceful good night’s sleep.

However, with a busy life schedule and all the stresses that come with it, getting good sleep is not always easy. The good news is, there are many ways you can try and change this.

Aside from buying the right mattress and exercising regularly, one of the most effective ways to get a better night’s sleep is the use of a sleeping aid. Sleeping aids come in different shapes and form, and each one of them has its unique way of aiding you to get some deep sleep.

As the holidays season approaches, you should think of buying one of this items to help you get some deserved sleep this Christmas season or give it as a gift to someone close who has trouble falling or staying asleep.

Although there are many types of sleeping aids available, the following seven are some of the most common and also the best sleeping aids you can buy. Contine reading →

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5 Common Reasons for Poor Sleep

November 23, 2015March 29, 2016 Tanu Sandhu

Most people would agree that one of the most common problems they face in their day to day lives is poor sleep, or as some may call it, bad sleep. It is this poor sleep that ends up being one of the major most ingredients in a vicious cycle that also includes depression, lack of productivity and even forgetfulness. However, solving the problems associated with poor sleep requires a good knowledge of its causes.

1. Sleep apnea is a common cause of restless sleep and especially in people that snore, more so, those who are obese. It comes about as a result of the larger airways narrowing during sleep. This causes breathing problems which ultimately means that less oxygen gets to the brain. The result of this is poor sleep. Contine reading →

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Posture: Do You Know How To Stand And Sit?

August 3, 2014March 29, 2016 Tanu Sandhu

Caretakers provide invaluable help and assistance to their children, friends, relatives, and partners, but what happens when their work leads to back pain, compromising their ability to care?

Back pain is endemic among caretakers: a 2011 survey found that 70% of caretakers experience back and shoulder pain.

This issue seriously affects the quality of life of those who should be most valued in our society.

Children’s backs are also being damaged by overweight schoolbags, according to a national survey of school bags usage conducted by BackCare. Contine reading →

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Importance of Sleep

August 3, 2014August 4, 2015 Tanu Sandhu

Poor sleep is a modern phenomenon with over 50% adults failing to get enough sleep.

Did you know that for adults to remain healthy you need on average of 7 hours sleep a night? with additional hours required after long haul flights, long distance travel, illness, infection, surgery, stress and exposure to the cold.

Insomnia is classified as receiving less than 4 hours sleep for more than 3 nights per week.

The impact of sleep disorders, including insomnia or poor quality sleep affects many people on a day to day basis leading to reduced capability and function both at work and home.

Common symptoms of poor sleep

impaired reflexes
excessive clumsiness
increased irritability
mood swings
reduced work capacity
poor concentration.

However, we now know that the implications of chronically poor sleep to our health are far reaching including elevating the risk of developing new disease such as diabetes, heart disease, depression, obesity and even reducing life span.

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Benefits of Sleep

August 3, 2014August 4, 2015 Tanu Sandhu

Scientists have gone to great lengths to fully understand sleep’s benefits.

In studies of humans and other animals, they have discovered that sleep plays a critical role in immune function, metabolism, memory, learning, and other vital functions.

PILLOWS

Most people do not realize that their pillows are one of the reasons why they wake up with sore backs in the morning. Indeed, the wrong pillows can cause stiffness on your back while you sleep, causing pain in the morning. Your pillow can either be thick, thin, fluffy – or simply not suited for your sleeping preference. With that, it is important to find a good pillow that can provide the proper support you need.

Benefits of Neck Pillows

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