Have you been hearing more and more about sleep apnea lately? Or perhaps you suspect you or your partner is suffering from the condition. It seems that more people are talking about, and finding solutions, sleep apnea — the condition that interrupts a person’s breathing during sleep. Let’s talk about sleep apnea today — what the symptoms are, and what … Read More
5 Tips for a Better Night’s Sleep
No matter what your troubles in life are, a good night’s rest seems to instantly help make things better. And if you are dealing with serious health concerns, prioritizing rest and learning how to fall asleep faster and sleep better are an important part of any recovery. Many things can keep people laying awake at night, anxiously counting down the … Read More
How to Sleep Better When Stressed?
Stress can come at us from a million different angles — finances, health, lack of time, family problems, global issues — you name it. And stress can manifest in different ways, too. It can look show up in physical symptoms, mood problems, bad habits, or, commonly, having trouble sleeping. Anxiety and stress have a knack for showing up at night … Read More
How to Keep Cool While Sleeping in the Summer?
Summer is practically here, and with the long warm days, come long warm nights. In Nanaimo, BC, those nights are often muggy, humid, and hot. For many people, summer nights mean facing an uncomfortable sleep. Lots of people “run hot” at night, and wake up in the middle of the night sweaty and overheated, and then unable to get back … Read More
11 Signs You’re Sleep Deprived
Sleep deprivation is a serious condition with serious consequences. And many people don’t actually realize that they are sleep deprived until something serious happens like they get sick or do something absentmindedly that causes havoc. Sleep deprivation is caused by a lack of consistent quality sleep. This can mean waking up several times throughout the night, or it can … Read More
Can Bed Bugs Get Through Mattress Covers?
Are there any words more dreaded in the English language than “bed bugs”? Even the thought of them is enough to make your skin crawl. No one wants bed bugs. And so it is a good idea to do everything you can to avoid getting them or bringing them into your home. Today we’re going to talk about bed bug … Read More
Pocket Spring vs Innerspring Mattress
There has always been some confusion between pocket spring mattresses and innerspring mattresses. People often wonder if they are the same thing by a different name, or what the differences are, as well as the pros and cons of each. At MN Mattress in Parkville, we get a lot of questions like this. So, we’re going to answer all … Read More
Best Mattress For Allergies
Allergies are often associated with the seasons — spring can be a terrible time for allergy sufferers. But allergens can come in many different forms and actually one of the worst culprits is lurking inside our bedrooms. Mattresses can be a hot spot for allergens. It is a place where dust mites gather and nest, triggering a spell of … Read More
How Often Should You Change Your Mattress?
The condition of your mattress can make or break your sleep habits. And how well you sleep can have drastic consequences that reverberate throughout the rest of your life. The difference between being well-rested and not rested enough can affect job performance, relationships, and even your health and wellbeing. Having a mattress that is the right size and material … Read More
We’re In The Newspaper!
Did you see our article in the Newspaper? If not you can check it out here! We’re so honoured to be part of the BBB and winning the Torch Award for 4 our of the past 5 years! We couldn’t have done it without you! Thank you, Parksville!