Getting high-quality sleep isn’t optional when it comes to improving your overall well-being. Nonetheless, it can be challenging to get the benefits of restorative sleep while battling a chronic illness. Practicing great sleep hygiene is a way to obtain sleep that’s refreshing, while decreasing your chances of being woken up during the night. Try these […]
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7 Ways to Ease Your Pain for Quality Sleep
Falling asleep and staying asleep is even more difficult when you are experiencing pain. Whether its frequent headaches, a sprain, pinched nerve or an old injury come back to life, it’s even more critical to make the effort to sleep well as doing gives your body the strength to heal quicker and cope much better, […]
Patients in Pain with Poor Sleep Have Longer Hospital Stays
According to new research, pain leads to poor sleep and a longer recovery time in the hospital for many patients after undergoing a surgical procedure. Researchers at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit took advantage of the opportunity to present their findings at the 2014 American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) this month. 50 […]
Poor Sleep and Insomnia Linked to Low Pain Tolerance
According to new research, people suffering from insomnia and other sleep issues have an increased sensitivity to pain. The fascinating study was conducted by researchers at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, and included more than 10,400 adults who had been enrolled in a large, long-term Norwegian health study. Participants were asked various questions about […]
Ask Brandon: The Differences Between Top Mattress Brands
The National Sleep Foundation recommends that adults sleep 7-9 hours a night for optimal health and performance levels. It can take some time and adjustments to make sleep work for you, but I believe you can do it! Find out what makes you the most comfortable in your sleep cave and what habits you should […]
Ask Brandon: Improving Your Sleep One Question At A Time!
It is important that you find out what key components will help you improve your sleep quality. Mattresses, pillows, your sleeping position, bedroom temperature and so much more, all have a profound effect on how you rest. There were some awesome questions this week! Thank you all so much! Q: When I wake up in […]
Ask Brandon: What’s the Best Sleep Gear for Me?
How long have you had your mattress? More than 10 years? What about that flat pillow– is it giving you support? It may be time for a change. Don’t miss out on getting great nights of sleep, it helps maintain your health, and ensures you have enough energy for success! Q: I have a small waist […]