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Lazy Days Mesh Hammock

Brian Yalung — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:42:15 +0000

Sleeping in the outdoors does have its limitations. Normally, everything is left onto sleeping bags or whatever soft and comfortable chair you have around. But if you really want to put a punctuation towards sleeping in style outdoors, the Lazy Days Mesh Hammock should be it.

The hammock features a design that includes a blanket with sturdy rope and a bunch of tree trunks for support. It is an ultra-light, ultra-portable and ultra-comfortable version that aims to render the proper comfort for relaxation and ultimately restful slumber in style.

The hammock can support weights of up to 250 pounds. It costs around £129.99 from Firebox in case you want one for your outdoor relaxation needs.

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Sleep Monitoring with the Zeo Sleep Manager

Brian Yalung — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:44:44 +0000

Rather than a sleep monitor, the Zeo Sleep Manager offers a new alternative for people who want to properly diagnose and monitor their sleep. With this app made for the iOS and Android devices, people with sleep issues can track their sleep patterns which should help them get better and restful slumber.

The Zeo Sleep Manager connects with the Zeo’s sleep phase monitoring headbands which are plugged directly to a mobile device. It makes use of Bluetooth connectivity to send sleep data directly to users’ smartphones, which is viewable via a recently released free Sleep Manager app.

The Zeo Sleep Manager Mobile retails for about $99 in case you want to check it out.

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Valerian Linked to Nightmares

Brian Yalung — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 05:35:46 +0000

While the search for natural means of getting sleep is a need, it seems that there is one that is causing nightmares rather than restful slumber. Valerian, a herbal sleep aid commonly used by those who want an alternative to prescription sedatives, has been linked to serious side effects.

Health Canada said it has received more than 30 reports of adverse reactions, including hallucinations and nightmares, linked to valerian from 2003 to 2008. The department also warned in a quarterly adverse-reaction newsletter that some medical studies have found an association between valerian and hallucinations, delirium and cardiac complications.

Such an occurrence has indeed been bad for the natural aids of getting sleep. But if there is some retraction on this claim it is that there is lack of proper statistics to be used for reference to which these claims can be backed up.

(Source) Globe and Mail

Periodic Limb Movements During Sleep Can Be a Nuisance

Brian Yalung — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 02:25:52 +0000

At times during your sleep, sudden movements caused by muscles can cause you to get up and stay awake. Leg movement may occur at times, normally even without our knowledge. Muscle reactions or perhaps even low in some nutrients such as iron are causes which may eventually become factors in depriving you of your sleep mainly because they are bound to bother you as far as restful slumber is concerned.

Hence it is not surprising why PLMS is associated with Insomnia. But it would be likewise worthy to note that African-American suffer from this less mainly because of their higher iron stores and a good explanation to racial differences between other races.

Should you be among the people who are suffering from such, it would be wise to get yourself checked for assistance. Do not take such events for granted and wait for it to worsen into something graver than insomnia that may lead to dilapidating health in the long run.

According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, PLMS involves uncontrollable, repetitive muscle movements such as extending the big toe or bending the ankle. These frequent movements occur in one or both legs during sleep and often result in brief arousals, and in some cases, full awakenings from sleep.

The AASM also reports that low brain iron may play a role in worsening PLMS. According to the authors, studies demonstrate higher iron stores in African-Americans, providing a possible explanation for the racial differences found in the study. The results also are consistent with previous findings of racial differences for PLMS in children as young as five to seven years of age, suggesting that the racial differences found in adults may be present from an early age and pointing to potential genetic factors.

(Source) Science Daily