Have you ever wondered why you feel so sleepy after eating a big turkey dinner or after finishing a warm cup of milk and tea. It’s not only because your stomach is full and tired from digesting. It’s also because these foods and drinks contain certain properties that promote sleep. We all know that our…
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Do you wake up in the morning with unexplainable aches and pains? Well, it's probably from your mattress. If you're sleeping on a mattress that's not designed for your sleep style, chances are you're going to wake up "on the wrong side of the bed" so to speak. You need to find a bed that…
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Although scientists still have many unanswered questions about sleep, at the very least, we know that it’s necessary for life. Like a battery, our bodies only have so much energy to spend before we get tired. Sleep allows our brains and our bodies to recharge, so we can carry on with our day-to-day lives. This…
Read MoreIf you regularly wake up with neck or shoulder pain, then it’s time to replace your pillow. Your pillow can make a huge difference in your sleep quality, so you need to pick one that's best for you. But how do you determine which pillow will give you the best sleep? One way is to…
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2021 was a difficult year for most, if not all, of the world. We lived through another year of the pandemic, we survived natural disasters, and we fought through political mayhem. But if this past year has taught us anything at all, it’s that we can do hard things. After this past…
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There’s a common misconception that you don’t need to clean your mattress as long as you clean your bedsheets regularly. But this can’t be farther from the truth. Although your sheets catch a lot of our dandruff and sweat from your nights sleep, plenty makes its way to the mattress itself. This isn’t…
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again: kids are going back to school. For some parents, this is a blissful time. No more chauffeuring kids to-and-from day camps or play dates. No more brainstorming ideas on how to keep kids entertained all day. Now, they are back in the classroom with all their friends.…
Read MoreIf you haven’t already noticed, British Columbia is a bit hotter this summer than usual. And by a bit, I mean a lot. The Okanagan has seen temperatures as high as 39 degrees this July, making it one of the hottest seasons on record. And although the heat makes for great beach days,…
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Online shopping has become one of the most popular ways to shop—especially during COVID-19. And companies have been making it easier and easier for shoppers, selling everything from clothing to household goods to groceries. Even though it may be simple to buy everything online, there are still some products that you’re better…
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There’s nothing better than snuggling into a warm bed after a long, hard day. It seems as though once we lay down, all of the stress that was trapped in our muscles and bones release, preparing us for a night of quality sleep. Although the quality of our sleep often depends on our routines…
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Routine is a normal part of life. Everyone has some sort of routine, whether it be scheduling morning workouts, specific dinner times, or after-work activities. Having a set schedule affects our lives in many ways—from concentration to quality of sleep. What we do throughout the day affects the quality of our sleep…
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There are tons of products on the internet that claim to give consumers a better sleep. But how do we know if they actually work? A lot of the time, it’s hard to tell. Though, there are plenty of products that have been reviewed by consumers and have been said to actually…
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