Tag Archive for 'sleep-better'
The Factor of Sleeping in Cold Rooms
0 Comments Published by Brian Yalung February 20th, 2008 in How to sleep better, SLEEP Psychology, Sleep Issues.
Room temperature has a bearing for people to sleep well. While some may do the necessary adjustments towards getting a good night’s sleep, there are people who just allow their psychological factors play an integral role towards sleeping comfortably. Of course, we cannot rule out the fact that some people really have an irritating time as far as sleeping in desired temperatures is concerned but for the people who can manage this area of consideration, hot or cold room temperatures can be adjusted to if they really want.
If you take the majority, a lot of people would prefer to sleep in cold room temperatures. This allows their bodies to relax and worry less about perspiration or sweat. Some may call it a psychological sleep factor but for some people who live in various regions, temperature does indeed play a vital role for it all.
(Source) Kansas State University-Counselling
Sleep in a cool room (60 degrees or so). Pile on another blanket or add one under the mattress pad rather than turn up the heat. A physician I know used this principle while in medical school; he kept an air conditioner on in his room all year. He said it helped him sleep better so that he needed less sleep. You don’t need to go to such extremes, but do keep it cool.
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Midnight Snacks to Help You Sleep
0 Comments Published by Brian Yalung February 19th, 2008 in How to sleep better, SLEEP News, Sleep Myths.
Normally, we have all been accustomed to having midnight snacks in the form of leftovers or sandwiches when we feel hungry. Although some have cautioned people regarding eating before sleeping, there are people who just have to get some things in their stomach to avoid digestive problems such as ulcers or becoming acidic.
But while excess food snacks before bedtime is deemed as something that will keep you awake since you have to wait for all of it to be digested properly before anything else, there are bedtime snacks that you may want to check out to help you sleep.
Bedtime Snacks for Adults
–6-8 oz container of non-fat, flavored yogurt topped with 2 tablespoons low-fat granola cereal
–Sliced apple with 1-2 teaspoons natural peanut butter
–3 cups low-fat popcorn – sprinkled with optional 2 tablespoons parmesan cheeseBedtime Snacks for Teens–One cup healthy cereal with skim milk
–Low-fat granola bar
–Scoop of vanilla or strawberry low-fat ice creamBedtime Snacks for Children
–1/2 cup low-fat vanilla pudding
–1/2 banana with 1-2 teaspoons peanut butter
–One cup skim milk with a bunch of grapes (or other fruit)
(Source) Yahoo Health
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Jetlag and Sleeping Hours
0 Comments Published by Brian Yalung February 18th, 2008 in How to sleep better, SLEEP News, Sleep Disorders.
For most people, particularly the ones who need to travel every now and then, changes in time zone will force them to adjust accordingly and this includes the matter of sleeping hours. Some may have an adjustment of 12 hours advance depending entirely on the time zone that the region that is visited is categorized in.
When you get back to reality, you have to once again adjust. So what are you to do? Well for some people, sleep patterns can do the trick. Regulating the appropriate sleeping hours will always be an issue but for people like Ryan Hoffman, anyone can really try anything that will help minimize the sleep issues that usually befall travelers today.
Hoffman, 24, said yesterday he had been staying awake until the early hours of the morning, and then sleeping in until late morning, since the Storm’s first trial match against Manly on Friday.
Storm’s 21-man squad for its World Club Challenge bout against English Super League champions Leeds Rhinos, on March 1, left Melbourne late last night.
Players have been told not to sleep until after a brief stopover in Hong Kong in order to get their body clocks used to the different time zone. But Hoffman wanted a head start.
“They gave us (advice) to try and sleep later,” he said.
“I’ve been going to sleep as late as I can and sleeping in. Hopefully it works.”
(Source) Herald Sun Australia
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The Dreamhelmet for the Sleepy Drivers
0 Comments Published by Brian Yalung February 16th, 2008 in Health Issues, How to sleep better, SLEEP Gadgets, SLEEP News.
But a temporary solution has now been developed and it is called the Dreamhelmet. While some people may find it awkward to wear, do remember to address your sleep disorder problem first above all.
The Dreamhelmet, a patented combination sleep-mask sound blocking pillow, launches a campaign to alert their customers and the public about the hazards of ‘drowsy driving’. The release explains how planning ahead and the use of the Dreamhelmet can prevent accidents and protect automobile travelers in emergency situations.
(Source) Press Release Newswire
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Try Out a Sleep Retreat
0 Comments Published by Brian Yalung February 15th, 2008 in How to sleep better, Insomnia, SLEEP News, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Events, Sleep Therapy.
People who go on vacation to various destinations can now consider sleep retreat among the potential agenda for going there. This was apparently the whole concept launched by Dr. Reza Samvat regarding sleep retreat at the Domain Casuarina Beach Resort.
Obviously, this has been targeted towards the people who lack the proper amount of sleep or have been dealing with sleep problems like sleep apnea and insomnia. So if you cannot find proper cure from medication and therapy, why not make your break a sleep retreat session to get to the bottom of this problem.
Basing it on what has been reported, it is really something that will attract people, both sleep disorder patients and the people who simply want some adventure of a different kind.
“The three packages available offer an intense revolutionary program aimed at identifying the major areas contributing to the individual’s sleep issues,” Dr Samvat said.
“It makes the treatment and clinic more accessible to people with busy lifestyles as the packages are intense and concentrated so that results can be achieved in a shorter period.
“Sleep therapy packages are also ideal for the corporate market, such as business executives who lead a high-pressure working lifestyle. The retreat will assist them in re-balancing and improve sleeping cycles.
(Source) News.com.au
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