Better Sleep Blog

Smarter Sleep for Better Healing, Guest Blog Post by Dr. Kirstie Griffiths, Chiropractor
Getting a good night’s sleep isn’t just about waking up refreshed; it’s essential for your overall health and wellbeing. As a chiropractor and yoga teacher, I’ve seen firsthand how restorative... Read more...
The Connection Between Lack of Sleep and Body Pain
We all know how important sleep is, but did you know that a lack of sleep can increase how much pain you feel? It can be a vicious cycle with... Read more...
The Incredible Connection Between Spinal Health and Quality Rest
Guest blog post by Dr. Jason N. Wiebe, Doctor of Chiropractic Dr. Wiebe's academic training started with 5 years of undergraduate studies (Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science) and finished... Read more...
Adjusting to Your New Haven Mattress
Welcome to the world of better sleep! As you embark on your journey to rejuvenating rest with your new Haven mattress, we're here to guide you through the process of... Read more...
Why Hush Weighted Blankets Changed My Sleep Forever
  Honestly, Sleeping was never SUPER easy for me. Often times I overhear people say how they can hardly stay awake the second there head hits the pillow and I... Read more...
10 Gadgets to Help You Fall (and Stay) Asleep Faster
  In this age of information, with social media, trends and constant, everyday distractions, it’s easy to lose track of time and develop some nasty habits. Whether it’s binge-watching another show on... Read more...
How Do Weighted Blankets Work?
  If you’re reading this blog post, you probably already have a rough idea of what weighted blankets are about.In a nutshell, weighted blankets are blankets that are weighed down... Read more...
Weighted Blanket for Sensory Issues
  For those with sensory processing disorder, navigating through everyday life can prove to be a huge challenge. While routine noises, sounds and touch don’t seem to faze anyone else... Read more...
Weighted Blanket for Restless Legs
Restless Leg Syndrome, also known as RLS, is a chronic condition that’s hard for the layperson to understand. Basically, those who suffer from this condition experience an overwhelming urge to... Read more...
Weighted blankets for deep pressure therapy: How does it work?
Deep pressure therapy is routinely used to help individuals with autism and sensory disorders cope better, but you don’t need to have one of these conditions to use this form... Read more...
How to Help a Child with Anxiety
As parents and adults, we’re hard-wired to protect our children and loved ones, and shield them from pain and suffering. Bearing this in mind, it’s tough being a parent or... Read more...
What is a Weighted Blanket & The Top Benefits of Sleeping With One
If you’re an insomniac who wants to improve their quality of sleep, or you’d like to shed some of that stress and anxiety that you carry around with you, a... Read more...
What is Weighted Blanket Therapy?
  Weighted blankets have been around for some time now, and they’ve recently begun taking the world by storm. Now, you might have heard an acquaintance raving about their weighted... Read more...
Effects of Deep Pressure Stimulation on Physiological Arousal
Deep pressure stimulation has been used in therapeutic practice because of the assumption that it changes physiological arousal. The purpose of this study was to test the effects of deep... Read more...
Meet facetech™
Meet facetech™ In starting bedface and embarking on our linen revolution, we wanted to take the guesswork out of choosing the right bedding fabric. That’s why we have created facetech™ cotton, developed with quality, breathability, comfort, and durability in mind, and used in all of our products. Why You’ll Love It. facetech™ isn’t your average bedding fabric and believe me when we tell you, we tested a whole lot of fabrications to arrive at this one. facetech™ is made of 100% premium long staple cotton, has a matte finish, and... Read more...
bedface is ranked # 1 from The Sleep Sherpa
We are beyond excited to be ranked # 1 in bedding from The Sleep Sherpa.  Check out our review here: http://www.sleepsherpa.com/bedding/ Read more...
Summer 2019 Q & A with Kirsten Grove
  Summer Q & A with Kirsten Grove, Interior Stylist, from Simply Grove.   Q: Talk to us about Summer ’19, and how we may embrace the season into our homes and our bedrooms?   A: I'm beyond ecstatic for Summer 2019! Mainly because we just purchased a mid-century masterpiece and we get to discover our new neighborhood and transform this house into our home. I love adorning my home with each given season. Adding summer accessories throughout your home gives nature a chance to be a part of your space.... Read more...
bedface 2019 Holiday Gift Guide
Finding and giving gifts this holiday season doesn’t have to be a harried nightmare, but feeling an edge of panic at a rapidly filling December social calendar, means it’s only natural that you’d want to get ahead of the game. Here at bedface, we want to ensure your festive joy to festive stress ratio is weighted a little more towards the joy side, so we’ve put together this holiday gift guide to smooth the way. Below, you’ll find handy suggestions that range from quick, versatile stocking stuffers to more luxurious... Read more...
#breakfastinbedface Contest Winners
Steaming cups of coffee. Perfectly steeped tea. Seasonal fruits. Stacks of pancakes. Sizzling fry-ups. Baked goods fresh out of the oven. Mmmmmmm. Few things conjure such shared joy as breakfast foods and for many, the height of indulgence is carving out a slice of time to relax with breakfast in bed. Recently, we challenged some of our favourite food bloggers to cozy up with their bedface sheets, whip up their ultimate breakfast in bed, and share the process with us. The results were beyond what we could have hoped for!... Read more...
bedface | September Essentials
So you’ve made it through the funky August-September transition hopefully without too many sleepless nights. That morning alarm is still sounding pretty shrill, but you’re up and ready to buckle down to new routines, and meet your busy days with gusto. The following chaos is starting to feel relatively organized:   a) you’re back at work b) you’re back at school c) the kids are back at school d) all of the above! All that juggling and constantly having to be in two places at once means that now more... Read more...
Q&A with @togetherweroam
  This past summer, we reached out to van lifers Parker and Janelle of @togetherweroam to ask them a few questions about planning adventures and keeping home cozy on the road. You may recognize them and their adorable pup companion Emma (aka @emma.roams) from their stellar instagram posts that we’ve been featuring throughout this last year. Now is your chance to hear more about the logistics and lessons behind the extraordinary wanderlust-filled, photogenic excursions you’ve been seeing. Credit: @togetherweroam 1. When did you guys start your van adventure? We started... Read more...
How to care for your bedface sheets
 1. Machine wash in cold water.  2. Tumble dry on low heat.   3. Take sheets out while they are still warm and make the bed (to avoid wrinkling). 4. Invite your favorite person over to netflix and chill in your freshly made bed.  5. Tag your photo to our instagram for a chance to win a new set of sheets. @havensleepco     Read more...
Q&A with Artist Ola Volo
bedface is super excited to be collaborating with artist Ola Volo and Artslandia Magazine. Ahead of the launch of the collaboration, we caught up with Ola to talk about her art, her inspirations and more!  Q: Can you tell our readers a little bit about yourself and what you are up to? A: My name is Ola Volo, and I'm an artist. I'm currently based out of Montreal, where I'm producing work from my studio.    Q: When did you first start illustrating? A: I began illustrating when I was... Read more...
Q & A with Vancouver Creator Nadine Nevitt
Q & A with Creator Nadine Nevitt Q: Can you tell our readers who you are and what you do? A: My name is Nadine Nevitt and [ever] since I can remember I have been curiously creating things. Most people say I’m an artist but I think I prefer the word creator because it is more inclusive to all aspects of design. Each day I work on many different projects; branding work for small and large businesses, product photography, trend research, fashion design and most recently pillow making! Currently I’m a... Read more...
Five Reasons to Sleep in the Buff
Healthier Sleeping naked has many benefits that go beyond the surface of your sleepy skin. Just beneath the surface your endocrine system is working away and your buff bod is increasing cortisol regulation. The reason this happens is because your body is regulating its own temperature within the optimal range. If you are sleeping hot your cortisol levels will be heightened, even when you wake up. High cortisol attributes to increased anxiety, unhealthy cravings, and decreased motivation.Another benefit of this increased internal heat regulation is actually weight loss. Your body... Read more...
What Sleep Can do for you
Sleep feels great, especially after a long day, but it’s also a big part of living a healthy and productive life. Whether you realize it or not, getting enough sleep... Read more...
The Sad State of Sleep
We all love sleep, but almost no one gets enough of it. The average person only sleeps 6.8 hours a night, despite a recommended seven to nine hours for adults. Unfortunately, this... Read more...
Patriots, Tom Brady. The secret of performance... is in the recovery
Tom Brady and Under Armour produce a $400 pair of PJ's that features the same body recovery tech found woven into every Haven mattress.  The recovery technology is delivered through... Read more...
Have you felt the difference between 6.5 hours of sleep and 7 hours?
It’s amazing the difference that just half an hour makes.Last year, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine published the results of a study conducted on professional baseball players.Long story short,... Read more...
You care about living your best life!
And so does Dr. Marc Nimchuk. Dr. Nimchuk is a chiropractor and the owner of Momentum Health in Kelowna, BC.He's also a sports enthusiast, a frequent traveler, and a Haven... Read more...