In this video Vicky Letch, Kathleen McGrath (Sleep Expert) and Roger Black MBE (Olympic athlete) discuss the importance of sleep Sleep plays a huge part of our lives Research by Kaymed of over 1000 people showed that 50% of people…
Christmas Dinner. Turkey and roast potatoes are an example of a protein-carbohydrate combination that is thought to make us sleepy. We only need to think of Christmas dinner and its sleepy aftermath as an example. Turkey is indeed very rich in tryptophan but if eaten on its own, brain tryptophan levels will decrease as explained…
Other environmental factors that can affect our sleep Low blue lights The brightness of the lights in your bedroom and your home can have an effect on your sleep quality, as was found in a study that showed that the evening light we are exposed to in an indoor environment affects our biological clock…
Shop smarter by following these helpful tips: Try, try and try it again. There is no substitute for lying on mattresses when selecting the right one for you. You wouldn’t buy a new car without taking it for a test drive first – and you’ll be spending even more time in your bed! So wear…
Upholstered Headboards Luxurious and Stylish Upholstered Headboards Simple To Fit and Transform Your Bedroom Most upholstered headboards are supplied with the main upholstered headboard panel, two legs (depending on width) and two screws per leg. Typically the legs are secured for with one…
Better than sleeping pills Research by leading sleep expert Dr Chris Idzikowski, which measured the amount and quality of sleep people were getting on a new bed compared to their old one, found that, when replacing an uncomfortable bed, a new bed was associated with an increase of 42 minutes sleep. Dr Idzikowski commented that…
What do you want from your new bed? Before you go shopping for a new bed, think about what you want from your bed. Here are a few general points to consider: What do you like or dislike about your current bed? Do you prefer a firmer or softer feel? The cost of ownership. Always…
Bed Stores - Try Before You Buy You spend a long time in bed so choose it carefully On average most adults seem to need around 7-8 hours sleep per night though this can vary from person to person. As we grow older…
Maximise The Effective Life & Performance Of Your Bed / Mattress Caring for your bed/mattress Like most new products, useful life-span depends on the amount of tender loving care the bed receives throughout its life. Do not bend or roll your new mattress. It will permanently damage the spring unit and invalidate any warranties or…
Some signs that it may be time to change your bed / mattress Are you awoken feeling extremely hot or cold? Have you had your bed for more than seven years? Do you wake up with stiffness or aches and pains without any particular reason, which wear off as the day progresses? Are you sleeping as…