Goodbye Sleeplessness, Hello Slumber

Tips and tricks for falling asleep and staying asleep when you can’t seem to wind down.

Nearly every adult has an occasional sleepless night. However, if you’re one of the millions of Americans who experience more disturbances than dreams, take heart, there are ways to promote healthy sleep without resorting to potentially-addictive sleeping pills.

Your sleep schedule

Dr. Michael J. Breus, better known as “The Sleep Doctor,” stresses that the most important thing you can do to improve your overall sleep quality is stick to a schedule. According to the clinical psychologist and Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, following the clock will reset your internal rhythm.

Most adults need at least seven hours of sleep each night – children may require 10 hours or more. The best way to create a healthy schedule is to plan for five 90-minute REM cycles each night. This equates to about 7 ½ hours. If your job or school day requires waking at 6:30 AM, plan to be in bed by 11 PM. The length of time you sleep is important since the most restorative sleep occurs in the hours just before waking.

Children’s bedtime schedules should include a winding down routine. This should be comprised of actions, such as putting on pajamas and brushing teeth. Having a predictable pattern of events leading up to bedtime will make it easier for children to transition from day to night.

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Out Of Stock – Weʻre Sorry

Hello, everyone. I am sorry to have to post this, but we are out of stock. Have no fear, we do have a timeline to get a shipment. We should have new pillows available in the middle of September. Donʻt forget to sign up for the email list so we can notify you when they are back in stock. You know what? Because you have to wait, I will send out a 20% coupon code to the email list once we are back in stock. Tell your friends and family to sign up so they can get the coupon.

I didnʻt write to you “empty handed.” I found this short article on Self.com with some pretty easy neck stretches. It makes a world of difference for me when I stretch regularly. Of course, if you arenʻt sure, ask you doctor if these stretches are appropriate.

I like the first few because we have all been doing them for years. The article just spells outs “how” you should be doing it.

Hereʻs the first one:

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