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We all know that a lack of sleep can affect how we function in the world. Our mood, ability to concentrate, react, and respond are all in jeopardy when we don’t sleep well. This is especially pronounced if a lack of sleep is the default setting for your life. But it’s actually more serious than that. A lack of wholesome, … Read More
Best Sleeping Position For All The Sleep Lovers Out There
Is sleeping one of your favourite things to do? Are you the type that can’t wait to crawl into bed at the end of the day. Maybe you look forward to the weekend because you can spend a little extra time cozying up inside the blankets guilt-free before you get the day going. If you consider yourself a sleep aficionado, … Read More
Prevent Calf Muscle Cramps At Night
Muscle cramps hit like a bolt of lightning. They come on fast and strong and there’s often no warning signs. For many people, cramps in the legs and especially the calf muscle happens at night just as they are falling asleep. These cramps last anywhere from 30 seconds to a couple of minutes and can be extremely painful. If you … Read More
Improve Your Sleep During Allergy Season
Aren’t spring and summer wonderful? Flowers, sunshine, beach time, hiking, gardening… we could go on. But there’s one thing that spring brings that most people would rather live without. Allergies. Seasonal allergies and hay fever can be so extreme for some people in the spring and summer that it’s almost unbearable. Constant sneezing, itchy eyes and throat, a runny nose … Read More
Things To Avoid Before Bedtime To Fall Asleep Faster
If you are one of the millions of people who have trouble sleeping each night, you’ve probably tried countless sleep tips to help you fall catch some zzzzz’s. If you feel like you’ve tried every sleep tip in the book, perhaps it’s time to start thinking about things you shouldn’t do, rather than the things you should do. We’ve come … Read More
What to Drink And What Not To Drink Before Bed
Everyone wishes for a good night’s sleep. It’s better for the mind and body when we can have a deep, restful sleep. And the effects spill over into other areas of our lives. Our job, relationships, and interactions with the world at large improve when we are well-rested and alert. So it’s important to do all we can to ensure … Read More
How Bad Sleep Can Negatively Affect Productivity
Many people don’t treat sleep like the vital key it is in maintaining a healthy life. They think they can get by with extra caffeine or make up for lost sleep on the weekends. When, in fact, getting proper rest every night is not something that should be sacrificed or taken lightly. It’s often discussed how improper sleep can affect … Read More
How To Clean & Protect Your Mattress
Everyone knows that washing sheets and linens is an important chore to stay on top of. And really, is there anything that feels as good as crawling into bed with freshly laundered sheets? But what about what’s under your sheets? How often do you clean your mattress? If the answer is “not often,” or, let’s be completely honest, “never,” don’t … Read More
How To: Make Your Mattress Last Longer
It would be nice if things could last forever. But alas, most things need replacing after some time. For mattresses, they should be replaced somewhere between eight to ten years. Around the decade mark, you’ll probably find that your mattress has begun to break down and sag, perhaps it’s taken on some odours, has stains, or is in a general … Read More
How To Keep Cool While You Sleep
Summer on Vancouver Island keeps teasing us. We’ve had some warm weather in Parksville and Nanaimo that feels like it’s here to stay, followed by overcast days that remind us that it’s still spring. But summer is going to officially be here soon, and that means making sure your sleep situation is ready to handle the change in temperature. If … Read More
