Archive for January, 2008
Securing Safety for the Sleeping Child
0 Comments Published by Brian Yalung January 11th, 2008 in Health Issues, SLEEP News, Sleep Issues.
For babies, the only thing important for them once they are born is to get the proper sleep so that they can start their journey in growing up towards healthy living. Babies are usually in the delicate stages of growing up, not having much preference on the higher demands of living that most of us today yearn for. However, saying that all they need is sleep and nothing else requires more detail in determining just how to give them such quality sleeping habits today.
Remember that at their state, they are more prone towards acquiring diseases and that they are in the molding stage of being certified beings immune from any diseases or harm. Sleep is something important to them and it is best to secure all means to keep it that way.
“The comforting news for parents is that we now know more than ever before about safer sleeping arrangements for babies,” says Dr. Bill Sears, a pediatric sleep expert. “Parents can give their babies as safe a sleeping environment as possible by following a few simple guidelines.”
Always put your baby to sleep on her back. Co-sleep safely. Don’t add risk to the baby’s bed. That means ensure there are no sharp edges, sheets fit snugly on the mattress and the mattress fits snugly in the bed. Improve breastfeeding comfort with a Co-Sleeper Bassinet Finally, parents should practice their own safe sleeping habits.
(Source) Kero23 ABC
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Gadgets Contribute to Sleepless Nights
0 Comments Published by Brian Yalung January 10th, 2008 in Health Issues, How to sleep better, SLEEP Psychology, Sleep Disorders.
Apparently, the fascinations of electronics and gadgets today have taken the world by storm. Equipped with advanced features that will certainly take time for a person to get used to, people often spend extended hours that often lead towards sacrificing sleep to get rid of the curiosity that people simply cannot leave out.
So it all boils down to self discipline on how to take into consideration our health as well. We all need to sleep and such instances cannot really be overlooked. A lot of people choose to believe that they can manage themselves when it comes to sleep and maintain the regular sleeping hour habits. However, it is said to note that today, a lot of people have said the same and have found themselves trying to search measures on how to sleep the way they used to.
“It is even more important when away on business that you avoid heavy use of word-related electronic equipment at least one hour before bed to avoid having the next days meeting racing through your head until the early hours.”
Sleep solutions
- Quiet
- Complete darkness
- Cool temperature
- Comfy and clean bed
- Daytime exercise
Avoid
- Electronic device usage 1hr before bed
- Late-night eating
- TV
- Caffeine
- Alcohol
(Source) Belfast Telegraph
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MEDesign Bed Glasses
0 Comments Published by Brian Yalung January 9th, 2008 in How to sleep better, Sleep Issues, Sleep Therapy.
The proper sleeping position is usually lying down. Now there will be times where you would want to see what goes on around you, thus becoming a problem since you have to face that way to make sure you are aware of what is going on. Another thing may be wanting to watch television and normally we would be found in slanting positions until we lull ourselves to sleep.
The MEDesign Bed Glasses offers an innovative way of making sure we don’t force our backs so much and observe the proper laying position when we are in bed. Creepy as it may seem since we feel unorthodox viewing things from a position through these glasses, it is an effective way of observing sleep and our overall bed position.
Lying flat on your back due to acute back pain is not a joke Our prism glasses make the experience much more bearable They turn the world through 90º so that you can see your feet whilst looking straight ahead Watch TV, read books or just watch the world go by without lifting your head Made to high optical standards and can be worn over spectacles
Source: MEDesign Ltd.
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Angel Care Movement Sensor
0 Comments Published by Brian Yalung January 8th, 2008 in How to sleep better, SLEEP Gadgets.
There will be times when parents may not always be aware on whether their babies are indeed sleeping or awake. Crying is one thing that can alert them that their child is awake but the need to dig deeper suffices since no one can tell when babies are indeed on the move and may invite untoward incidents along the way.
With the Angel Care Movement Sensor, sleeping babies can be monitored closely. No longer will there be a need to worry and even help parents sleep better from thereon.
The package includes:
Baby Movement Sensor and Sound Monitor Angelcare baby movement sensor with sound monitoring Under-the-mattress pad senses a baby’s slightest movements Alarm will sound if absolutely no movement is detected for 20 seconds Sensor pad works with any size crib AC adapters included (12 AAA batteries optional, not included) Product is intended to be used only for parental reassurance WhiteAlso includes nursery sound monitor: Receives signal from sensor pad and transmits alarm to parent’s units Transmits all nursery sounds to parent’s units Automatically converts to battery in case of power failure Optional “tic” feature transmits sounds with every movement baby makes Movement indicator Low battery indicator Dual channels Alarm indicator
Source: Cybergifts Center
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Sleep Can Help Pull out Your Grades
0 Comments Published by Brian Yalung January 7th, 2008 in How to sleep better, SLEEP News, Sleep Myths.
Students often find it a need to get stuck in this area of having to study at the last minute. Familiar to most of us as cramming, some students believe that putting in all the lessons and reading materials on the night before the exam would be the best way to remember all of them. But seriously, while the intent may be good, bear in mind that an overworked and stressed mind may not be able to function well on the examination itself.
We all know of mental blocks and headaches as leading causes which can eventually become excuses for failing a course. We don’t need to cram all the time. A relaxed mind through proper sleep periods can be more effective. We just have to discipline ourselves and stock in our memory such lessons when the need arises. Understanding is one thing but forcing ourselves to remember them when memory work comes in may really work against us.
“A student’s performance in the classroom is dictated by the amount of sleep he or she gets the night before,” says Dr. Kohler. “A teen who regularly gets enough sleep will have improved academic performance, a positive attitude towards their education, and be able to better interact socially with their peers and teachers. Students can also remember better what they learned if they get a good night’s sleep after learning the task. Sleep deprivation, on the other hand, increases the incidence of academic failure, depression and behavioral problems.”
Source: Medical News Today
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