If you’re pregnant or having menopausal symptoms you know how hard it is to fall asleep easy at night. But there are other reasons that you should consider if you’re having trouble getting the sleep you need. No matter how old you are you could be suffering from one of these sleep stealers. Read more »
Sleep Facts
The world record of no sleep is 18 days, 21 hours, 40 minutes during a rocking chair marathon. The record holder reported hallucinations, paranoia, blurred vision, slurred speech and memory lapses. People can take cat naps with their eyes open (I have personally witnessed this and it is creepy), so without medical supervision it is really impossible to tell if someone is really awake or not. More Sleep Facts ..... Read more »
Cheap Mattresses are Sleep Stealers
A recent survey revealed that many health and back problems are due to old or cheap mattresses. The Arc Consulting for the Better Sleep Council found that 82% of 400 surveyed adults believe that their sleep problems are caused by their mattress and almost half described the condition of their mattress as bad or very bad. Although they recognize that their mattress is in bad condition, they are fail to see that it is a sleep stealer and could end up contributing to other health issues. Read more »
Zeo Personal Sleep Coach Reviews
If you are in the market for an alarm clock as a gift this year you may find that they are getting more competitive than cell phones, MP3 players and GPS devices. If you have tried other alarms like Shocking Alarm Clock or Wake n’ Bacon and found them to be a bit unbearable you may want to try the Zeo Personal Sleep Coach, reviews have shown you can get data on the quantity, quality and depth of your sleep. Made by Newton, Mass-based Zeo, formerly known as Axon Labs in Rhode Island in 2005 and first called SleepSmart it was essentially a device that would wake you up when you were in a light sleep cycle. Read more »
Secret Sleep Stealers
There are many reasons why you may not be able to fall asleep such as menopausal symptoms, heart racing, anxiety, stress and/or physical pain. There may be other silent mental or physical sleep stealers that may hinder your sleep. One of the secret sleep stealers could be an over-active thyroid or hyperthyroidism which can cause you to have too much energy at night. Did you know that you can develop thyroiditis following the delivery of a baby? 5 to 10 percent of women in their 20’s and 30’s will experience thyroiditis along with postpartum depression. After a couple months the condition will reverse into hypothyroidism which is a lack of thyroid hormone that will slow your body functions and leave you constantly tired. If you are too agitated to sleep or find yourself suffering from extreme fatigue postpartum you should see your doctor. Read more »