Sleep--some days there’s nothing like it. Many of us know the great feeling of getting into bed and falling into a deep, relaxing slumber. Surely everyone has enjoyed themselves a time or two by sleeping-in on the weekends, and for those who are still able, many find themselves doing it all the time--even if it technically isn’t the weekend. Regardless of how much sleep you are able to get, getting good, quality sleep is often considered a luxury, especially for those who aren’t able to get it all the time. Getting enough sleep is important for both your physical and mental health.     Aside from the feel good quality of getting a good slumber, getting enough sleep is important for your mental and physical health--it is imperative to our survival and without it many of us would be unable to function. Even though technically you can only survive...

At the end of a long, hard day there is almost nothing better than falling into bed for a good night’s sleep. Perhaps even better still than going to bed is being able to wake up the next morning feeling refreshed and rejuvenated, ready to tackle whatever the day may bring your way. However, while that may be true for a good amount of people, there are still millions of American’s who wake up every morning with pain in their spine, lower back, and neck. Unfortunately, back pain is the leading cause of disability and missed days at work in our country. It is estimated that nearly 46 million Americans suffered from a recent episode of back pain within the last year. For those millions of Americans, it is quite possible that there is something more at play, especially when it comes to the underlying cause of any unexplained back...

As the busy time of the year is finally behind us as we begin a new year, many of us are catching up on some much needed z’s that we were missing out on during all the commotion of the holiday season. All of this, as we are all still trying to juggle our everyday responsibilities in the face of a new reality--life during a pandemic. Part of getting a good night sleep begins with the mattress, but it also has a lot to do with what is underneath your mattress. Oftentimes the bed frame, base or mattress foundation gets overlooked as part of the new mattress buying experience, but there are many benefits that come along with replacing your worn out, tired base. If you are somewhat familiar with the bedding industry outside of mattresses, then perhaps you may have heard of an adjustable base bed frame? Well, not...

Many people would agree that few things compare to the feeling that comes with going to sleep on a comfortable mattress at the end of a long, hard day. Not many things are better than getting a good, restful night of sleep, especially when that good night’s sleep is on a quality, comfortable mattress. Most are aware of the benefits that a good mattress can offer, however, it seems that many often overlook the benefits of other sleep gear, such as a good pillow, a nice blanket, the bed frame and even the quality of your sheets.     While all of these are important, some suggest that the quality of the sheets we use on our beds are even more important because they are what comes in direct contact with our bodies as we are asleep. If you have ever owned a luxury set of sheets with at least...

  With the holiday season wrapping up and the start of a new year, getting a good night sleep is more important than ever. All the hustle of the holidays is finally over and people can start to relax, hopefully. Of course, there are still all the modern day struggles that many of us are facing as we are living through unprecedented moments in history like the Coronavirus pandemic. With everything going on, it becomes even more essential that we are making sure that we have everything we need in order to help us settle down at night when we go to sleep at the end of the day. What most often comes to mind when people think about a good night's sleep is their mattress. However, what some people may not know is that the pillow you lay your head down on at night also has a huge effect...

Wintertime is the most favorite time of the year, at least for a lot of people, especially children. That is because along with building a snowman, hanging Christmas lights, and drinking eggnog by the fireplace is the year-long awaited visit from Old St. Nick, perhaps better known to some as Santa Claus. Santa Claus is the famous jolly, white haired, big-bellied guy in a red suit who climbs down the chimney of people’s houses one night a year, leaving behind presents for the children of the world. Sometimes Santa only leaves presents for children who made the nice list, otherwise you could be left with a lump of coal--which is why it is extremely important to try to be the best you can all year long.     The history of Saint Nicholas Most people know that Santa lives up at the North Pole, but it didn’t always used to...

For those who have ever been curious and looked in to the origins of the bed, they know that mattresses have a rather interesting history. As long as humans have been around, we have always needed a place to sleep. Mattresses have changed a lot since the dawn of time and creation of man, starting with piles of vegetation and debris in the damp corner of some cave, evolving to the ever classy, stately, and royal four poster bed anchoring the center of a massive bedroom chamber occupying the corner of a house.     The modern day mattress that most of us are familiar with didn't really become widespread and popular until Zalmon G. Simmons began mass-producing them in 1926. Even though they cost $40, an amount comparable to nearly $575 today, they were so comfortable that millions of Americans began purchasing mattresses from him. Even though mattresses like...

  As 2020 finally comes to an end, I’m sure the majority of us are ready for the start of a new year. Hopefully 2021 has a few more things to offer us aside from facemasks, pandemics, gender reveal parties, fires, and the overall madness that the year 2020 has brought. All jokes aside, though, the start of a new year usually gives people more than a few things that often bring excitement. For instance, the start of a new year often means a new you. That could be starting a new diet, giving up smoking, or trying to work out. Either way, one thing that all of those have in common is the necessity for a good night’s sleep, especially if 2021 is going to look anything like the past year. If there is anything we know for certain, it’s that in order to truly get a good night's...