Terry Cralle
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Sleep Health
Sleep Guide
How to Make a Sofa Bed More Comfortable?
Sofa Beds are a great piece of furniture. They are versatile and let you host people even if you don’t have any extra beds, while working just fine as sofas most of the time. The issue…
How to Sleep After Umbilical Hernia Surgery?
Umbilical hernia is not fun, but it’s also not the end of the world. In fact, many people are ok living with it for a while, because an umbilical hernia by itself isn’t that dangerous. However,…
How to Sleep with a Snorer?
Sleeping with a snorer can be a challenge, and like all challenges we have ways to overcome it. It might sound funny at first, but since sleep is such an important part of our lives, snorers…
Is Sleeping With Earplugs Bad?
Sleep is one of our main activities. Assuming 8-hour sleep nights, we sleep for about a third of our life. In fact, sleep is so important that the younger you are, the more you should sleep,…
Are Futons OK for Sleeping on Every Night?
Optimal health and wellbeing depend on the quality of sleep. Besides the duration of sleep, we also need to pay attention to where we sleep. Do you sleep on a bed or futon? Some people are…
How to Block Out Noise to Sleep Better?
Besides light, noise is one of the biggest causes of sleep disturbance. Whether your neighbors like to test their vocal cords at 3am or late-night traffic stops you getting the early night you need, sometimes just…
Can Memory Foam Mattress Cause Back Pain?
You finally decided to replace your old and worn-out mattress. Your new memory foam mattress is here, it’s expanding from its road to your doorsteps and you’re ready to sleep on it as soon as it…
How To Fall Asleep After Drinking Coffee
Coffee and caffeine in particular are used to push off the need to sleep by a few hours and provide the necessary energy to complete certain tasks. However, that doesn’t mean that drinking coffee or other…
Can You Change Your Circadian Rhythm? (Find out How)
Although we often ignore it due to our busy lifestyles, our body also has a clock. This clock, also known as a circadian clock, dictates the rhythm our body takes throughout the day. It also tells…
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Where to Place Humidifier in Bedroom?
Humidifiers are great devices for bedrooms. They keep the air moist and fresh when you go to sleep. It’s no secret that fresh and clean air is paramount for getting an adequate amount of restful sleep…
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Can Lack of Sleep Cause High Cholesterol
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When people hear that they have high cholesterol, it’s a cause for concern and they may not be ready for a lifestyle change that’s necessary. While many people think that the main reason behind their high…
Can You Be a Nurse With Tattoos?
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Being a nurse requires a lot of work and time spent with patients. Nurses are the first and last person patients see when they’re in the hospital or at a clinic. So, a nurse’s appearance can…
Can You Take NyQuil as a Sleep Aid?
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It’s no secret that catching a cold or flu directly messes with our sleep. Sore throat, congested nose, blocked ears are all the reasons why we may face difficulties falling asleep. One of the good ways…
10 Health Benefits of Quality Sleep
// by Terry Cralle
In many cultures, a lack of sleep is seen as a badge of honor of sorts. “I’ll sleep when I’m dead,” people say, as they grind out 90 hour work weeks. Even if you’re not sacrificing…
Is Polyphasic Sleep Healthy?
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A normal, healthy human being ought to sleep around 7 -9 hours on average, according to both Mayo Clinic and WebMD. The CDC claims that 1 out of 3 Americans grapple with unsatisfactory sleep. The ASAA…
Why Is Neuropathy Worse At Night? – Neuropathy And Sleep
// by Terry Cralle
Neuropathy is a medical condition characterized by chronic pain caused by serious nerve damage. Neuropathic pain is, therefore, often associated with frequent sleep disturbances, due to the worsening of the pain at nighttime. The sleep disturbances…
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5 Negative Effects of White Noise From Sleep Expert
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Are you a helpless insomniac like myself that needs help falling asleep? According to the CDC, one-third of residents in the United States admit they do not get to enjoy the recommended 7 hours of sleep…
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What Is Resting Heart Rate: The Lower The Better?
// by Terry Cralle
Our hearts are continually beating, and over the average human lifetime, the heart averages around 2.5 billion beats, making it arguably the hardest-working organ in the body. It is also one of the most important organs…