Showing posts with label Health. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Health. Show all posts

Thursday, September 30, 2010

Tips:How to get better sleep?

The A, B, ZZZs of a good-quality shuteye starts right here. Good night!

1. To sleep and perchance

"Oversleeping results in a reduction in alertness of the body and mind," says Dr Arvind K Gaur, consultant, internal medicine, Moolchand Medcity, New Delhi. "Serotonin levels fl uctuate, causing grogginess, backache and dull headaches," he adds.
What to do: Swap your coffee for hot chocolate or an apple. The flavonoids in chocolate increase blood flow to the brain, while the fructose in apples prevents the 'let down' feeling that comes from caffeine.

2. Breaking the snooze

"There are several reasons-stress, jet lag, snoring, excessive drinking, depression," says New Delhi-based sleep disorder specialist Dr Mannvir Bhatia. Researchers have noted that depression is associated with oversleeping.
What to do: Hit the gym, not the sack, when you are low. Endorphins released will have you feeling happier and fresher!

3. Wake up to music

A US study found that men who overslept (over 9 hours) had a 50 per cent chance of diabetes. Another study also linked oversleeping to obesity and heart disease. It showed people who overslept every night were 21 per cent more likely to become obese over a six-year period.
What to do: Programme your alarm clock to a radio. A good song will make you want to wake up and not hit the snooze button.

4. Nab a nap?

"To improve the quality of your sleep, tie up all loose ends before leaving, so the mind is at rest," says Dr Gaur. The quality of sleep is just as, if not more, important than the quantity. Sleep better by keeping the same bed and wake times every day, Dr Bhatia suggests.
What to do: Take a power nap. A siesta refreshes your memory, makes you smarter and helps you perform better at work.


Saturday, April 10, 2010

For Better Health-Sleep on Memory Foam.

Sitting in front of a computer screen all day can make your neck ache at night. Lifting copy paper boxes and moving office equipment can cause back strain. When you finally lie down to rest a night, your body needs comfort and support in order to recover from a long day at work. How much sleep are you getting, though? You might be lying down for eight hours but are you resting? 

If you wake up tired, your lumpy mattress and saggy pillow aren’t giving you the support you need. What’s a weary worker to do? Get out of bed and get a new memory foam mattress. 

Memory foam is a scientifically formulated foam product created by NASA that has been adopted by the mattress industry to create the world’s best bedding products. Sleeping on a memory foam pillow and mattress will reduce the amount of pressure placed on your neck and back at night. This amazing product is sensitive to changes in temperature, and will mold itself to your body, giving the support your body needs in order to sleep deeply all night long. 

Do you lie awake tossing and turning at night? Once you do drift off, do you wake up again, searching for a comfortable position on the bed? Lack of sleep will affect your health, heighten your stress level, and keep you from doing all that you need to do during the day. Your body needs between seven and eight hours of sleep every night. Proper rest is essential for good health and proper performance. A lack of sleep can cause moodiness, irritability, a lack of concentration and fatigue.

o create an environment that will encourage good sleeping habits, try to avoid caffeine and other stimulants in the afternoon. Help your body relax in the evening by creating a regular bedtime routine such as taking a hot shower or bath followed by a relaxing activity such as reading a favorite novel. Design a bedroom that invites sleep with subtle lighting, shades or darker window coverings, quality bedding such as sheets with a high thread count and a luxurious memory foam mattress. 

 Memory foam is scientifically designed to allow the weight of your body to be evenly distributed throughout the foam. A memory foam mattress will gently support your body while easing the pressure on your shoulders, back, elbows and knees. Since memory foam molds to the shape of your body, you will rest cradled in the position that is most comfortable for you. Using a memory foam pillow will reduce the amount of stress on your head and neck at night. Because it molds to your form, a memory foam pillow does not need to be pushed or plumped into a comfortable position. Memory foam pillows and mattresses are also durable. 

With normal use, one mattress may last you 30 years, without needing to be turned or flipped. Memory foam is made from products that naturally resist mold, bacteria and mildew. If you suffer from allergies, you will find that foam bedding made from latex is highly moisture resistant, creating a mattress and pillow that stays (and smells) much cleaner than traditional bedding.

If you are concerned about having an allergic reaction to latex based products, make sure your memory foam mattresses are made of all natural latex products. Synthetic latex based foam products are available as a less expensive bedding option. Consider memory foam bedding an investment in your body, your health, and your life.