To some people, a good night’s sleep may seem like a far-fetched dream, but if you take steps to engage in a process that works, you may be surprised. If this sounds overly simplified, you may be overthinking the whole sleep thing. After decades of researching, reading, studying, writing about sleep, doctors and scientists have discovered many new things, for sure. But one thing that hasn’t changed much and most of them will agree, that you need 8 to 8.5 hours of deep, restful sleep each night to have a healthy functioning brain and body. Of course there are reasons why many people have a problem with sleeping that long or sleeping well when they do finally nod off. So...
With the holiday season upon us, eco-conscious folks look for ways to prepare their homes for an eco-friendly holiday. Wanting to reduce your carbon footprint is something that can be done all year around, not just during the warm weather seasons too. So, with a few small changes, you can make a difference and be a good steward of the environment. Christmas lights LED lights are not only beautiful inside your home and outside of it, but they’ll help you save money and energy on holiday decor. This doesn’t just apply to the lights on your tree and around the front door, but your inside lights as well. So while it’s true that incandescent bulbs are cheaper upfront, it’s also...
Funds (or lack thereof), unforgiving work schedules (to secure said funds), nasty weather—all sorts of realities and contingencies can conspire to keep our wanderlusting, adventure-starved selves shackled to the boring old neighborhood of home. You crave soaking up sea-of-mountains views, running back-of-beyond wildwater, trekking that ingeniously routed thru-hike you’ve had schemed out for years; what you get is suburban humdrum, small-town stifle, big-city jungle, sprawl-scape bleh. Except—except! Every place, even the most paved-over, has its latent wildness, its reminders of the old world of rock and wood and water and bone that many of us go chasing out in the backcountry, where it’s easy to see and touch. Key into the lay of the land with fresh eyes, and you’ll...
Long-lasting, non-toxic wool dryer balls are safe for your family and the environment Everyone loves soft, unwrinkled clothes that come out of the dryer. But how much better is to know that you’re not only reducing static cling and drying time, but also eliminating the toxins and harsh chemicals that come with standard dryer softening products. More and more people are turning to New Zealand Organic Wool Dryer Balls because once they use them they realize the advantages are measurable. Because these unique dryer balls work so well, your drying time will be reduced by as much as 50 percent, and if you reduce drying time, you are also reducing your utility bill. Eco-Friendly, Long-Lasting Island Slumber’s New Zealand...
When you snuggle into your Gravity Sleep Oasis® Weighted Blanket, the stress of the day will melt away and you’ll feel safe, warm, and comfortable. The underlying science behind weighted blankets is one reason they are so popular, even if it isn’t exactly clear how they work. The science is called deep touch pressure and provides increased relaxation and stress relief. Gravity Sleep Oasis® Weighted Blankets give your body the equivalent of a warm, unconditional hug. The Science Behind Weighted Blankets The question most people ask is why the heaviness is so calming. To better understand how this works let’s look at the body’s sensory system. When your body takes information in from the environment, your eight senses process it,...
