OPTIMAL SLEEP HEALTH – 6 VERY IMPORTANT TIPS TO FOLLOW
Here are a selection of recommendations in order to take control of your sleep health to live your optimal life : • Be consistent with sleep. Sleep is as important to a person as fuel is to our car, both in terms of quality and quantity. You need proper sleep...
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THE BEST POSITION FOR SLEEP
Is there a “right” way to sleep? The simple answer is “yes”. There are three different positions to sleep in- on your back, your side or your stomach… but they aren’t all good for your body. Your sleep position may put stress on your spine, causing back pain and neck stiffness. The best sleep...
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TIP OF THE DAY
Get better rest by keeping your head and feet cool on warm nights. Opt for no socks and choose a breathable Talalay latex pillow (like PILLO1) for your head.
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5 TIPS FOR BETTER SUMMER BEAUTY SLEEP
Summer is just around the corner, bringing us glowy skin and allowing us to stretch our muscles and get outside to be active. This seasonal change also affects sleep. Here are 5 beauty tips and tricks for better sleep! 5 beauty tips and tricks for better sleep 1. Diet Summer is associated with lighter...
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MOTHERS DAY EDITION: TOP THREE STRESSORS FOR MOTHERS
This Mother’s Day, we reflect on mothers sleep health. Dr. Raymond Hall, DC explains the top three physical stressors for mothers and provides sleep tips for new moms. Sleep Tips for New Moms 1. Lack of sleep: According to the National Sleep Foundation, 7 to 9 hours of sleep a night is ideal for adults....
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IS YOUR PILLOW FORM PRODUCING SUBLUXATIONS OR DISC PROTRUSIONS?
"Most conventional pillows produce subluxations and an abnormal forward head posture (FHP) says Dr. Raymond Hall, DC. FHP is a stress producing reversal of the (normal and optimal) lordotic 'C' curve of your neck". What are "subluxations" of your neck? Subluxations are abnormal joint movement and fixations of the spine that...
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THE WORST TIMES FOR YOUR BACK
No one likes back pain - learn about high-risk back pain times and solutions including the PILLO1 cervical pillow.
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ARE YOU A SIDE SLEEPER?
Tossing and turning... The most loathed words in the world of sleep are often a result of not finding a comfortable sleeping position. Shouldn't our bodies just naturally find a way to let us peacefully rest? Sleeping on your back, flat with a well supported neck, can be healthy. Just make...
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TOP THREE REASONS FOR POWER NAPS
If you have an hour-long lunch break, consider taking a power nap. Here's why: "Many people experience a natural increase in drowsiness in the afternoon, about 8 hours after waking," explains Elizabeth Scott in Sleep Benefits: Power Napping for Increased Productivity, Stress Relief & Health. "Research shows that you can make yourself more alert,...
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HOW VALUABLE IS A NIGHT OF COMFORTABLE SLEEP TO YOU?
The dictionary defines VACATION as a respite - a rest - from something. Yet, all too often, we go on vacation while remaining plugged-in and overly-scheduled. Tthe "rest" part of vacation is overlooked. And the worst part? Spending lots of money on vacation only to return home with a stiff neck ache from the flight and feeling totally exhausted. Instead...
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