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Carton Pillows

Brian Yalung — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:39:50 +0000

Here are some odd and different looking pillows you can have on your bed or your couch. While we did see that chocolate covered sofa that which made use of likewise odd looking cushions, now we have carton-inspired pillows that should offer a different twist for people who want pillows all over.

Looking a lot like the usual cement bags used in the industrial sites, these pillows are available in square and rectangular shapes. They have double-sided prints that make them all the more realistic and odd for your relaxation and sleeping aids. They are available from Supermarket for just $45.

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Eco Headrests for Better Sleep

Brian Yalung — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 09:34:56 +0000

Here are some sleeping aids that are guaranteed to help you sleep better and help out in the environment as well. Made by the Cushion Maker Manufacturers, these Eco Headrests were actually a result of Gyeongwan Koo’s brilliance.

The cushion makes use of discarded papers and rather than adding to the paper waste problem, they are used in place of the usual pillow materials such as cotton or wool to deliver the necessary support when you want to rest your head on bed or even a seat.

All the discarded pieces of paper are stored inside an airtight bag. The output of the Cushion Maker Paper-Recycling Shredder can be used until no longer needed then sent out for reprocessing.

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Rock Pillows made of 100% Wool

Brian Yalung — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 15:36:43 +0000

Sleeping with pillows would normally point us to soft and huggable objects that come in miniature forms. And rocks would be the last thing one would depict from such sleeping aids but not if they are like these pillows which take the form of rocks but are actually made of 100% wool.

The Rock Pillows were designed by Ronel Jordan. They are handmade, hand-dyed and hand-felt and are available in a variety of sizes. With pillows being the need for people who want to sleep in bed better for one reason or another, these rock pillows should be awesome additions for your bed while also widening the possibilities of sleeping better and comfortably.

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Physician Gave Propofol to Michael Jackson as a Sleep Aid

Brian Yalung — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:52:01 +0000

The never-ending story behind the real cause of death of Michael Jackson continues. Sleeping aids were said to be the reason and while many presumed that it was a mild case of overdose, new evidence shows it was way beyond that. And according to the Washington post, the sleep aid was Propofol.

What the heck is Propofol?

Propofol, also known as Diprivan, is an IV anesthetic agent typically used in operating rooms to put patients to sleep in about a minute. In drip form, it keeps them asleep. It’s reserved for procedures where a patient would otherwise be uncomfortable — say, plastic surgery, a colonoscopy or hip replacement — but must be meticulously monitored because the drug can stop a person’s breathing.

Propofol is fairly easy for a doctor to acquire, but is never intended for home use, where proper equipment to resuscitate a patient is typically absent

We are all aware of the sleeping problems of Michael Jackson and how extreme he could get just to get some good sleep. And so now the question remains, did Michael Jackson want it or did his physician purposely give it to hear the end of Michael’s continued complaint about his sleep problem?

For now, all eyes are on his physician, Conrad Murray who has been treating Jackson’s Insomnia problem. He claimed that he feared Michael was growing addicted to it, referring to it as milk. If he knew this from the start, then why didn’t he stop it? Well, it looks like Dr. Murray is in a very deep hole!

Natural Sleep Aids Called Tart Cherries

Brian Yalung — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 22:33:16 +0000

Having trouble sleeping? If you are, don’t use sleeping pills! Turn to natural sleeping aids which are really just around you. The only thing is that people fail to identify them because they are waiting for some review or scientific finding to prove that they are.

Here is something that is bound to be a welcome note to people desperately looking for natural means of addressing their sleep problems. Cherries have been found to be a good sleeping aid. The contain a significant level of melatonin, a known substance that can help sleep deprived people today.

There is a tart cherry called Montmorency that contains a significant level of melatonin and hence is helpful as a natural sleep aid. The University Of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio recently discovered these properties in the tart cherry.

(Source) Natural News

Zolpimist Spray Will Put Insomniacs to Sleep

Brian Yalung — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:40:22 +0000

Most insomniacs have surely tried out the various sleeping pills that they intake to help them sleep. Ambien, a sleep aid has been known to provide some sort of help for the insomnia-riddled people and it seems that there is a new type of sleep-enhancing product, an oral spray called Zolpimist from Nova Del Pharma Inc., which was recently granted approval for its supposed short-term treatment to the people suffering from insomnia.

How does this oral spray work?

Zolpimist is an oral spray that contains zolpidem tartrate, the same active ingredient found in the widely used prescription sleep aid Ambien. The substance is absorbed through the oral mucosa directly into systemic circulation. According to NovaDel, the most commonly observed side effects in clinical trials were headache, sleepiness and dizziness.

So if you are tired of the usual sleeping aids and pills, this can be a good alternative that will be worth trying out. You can get more information at their website here.

(Source) eFlux Media

MedGen to Offer Melatonin Strip Sleep Aids

Brian Yalung — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:05:29 +0000

Don’t be surprised if you get to see another sleeping pill in the market that not only helps you sleep better but makes your breath fresher. The TransMedia Group has been commissioned by Medgen to help in promoting its new sleeping aid called “4 Good Night’s Sleep”.

We know that there are quite a number of sleeping aids out there at the moment and apparently here is another one to add to potential sleep aids that can assist people who have trouble sleeping.

Based on reports, the TransMedia Group aims to kick thing off by a news release on July 21.

“We’re looking for TransMedia to get our product known and into the right hands, so that [consumers] can relate to the product and know the company,” said Paul Mitchell, president and COO of MedGen. “What we’re trying to do is tie the PR end of the business into advertising, prior to our ads running.”

(Source) PR Week

Earth Therapeutics Mind/Body Therapy Sleep Mask

Brian Yalung — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 18:24:17 +0000

Sleep masks are available in the market today and each has its own features that make it ideal as a sleeping aid for people looking for necessary sleep. Aside from the usual blocking of light rays, the overall comfort that these masks provide is another option that people are looking for.

Check out this Earth Therapeutics Mind/Body Therapy Sleep Mask. It is definitely something that puts emphasis on sleeping aids and comfort overall.

Price: $13.26

Soft & smooth. Adjustable head strap. This plush and luxurious Sleep Mask is specially designed with an extraordinarily soft combination of cotton and silk that is very easy on delicate eyes and skin. Very effective in blocking out distracting light and visual stimuli. This mask envelops the eyes in velvety darkness and comfort so that the mind is free to rest, relax, and perchance – to dream. Great for: Cat naps; Power naps; Naps on planes, trains & automobiles; A good, full night’s rest. Not tested on animals. Environmental friendly. Product of China.

(Source) Amazon.com