Better Sleep Blog

Can A Mattress Be Vegan?
Can A Mattress Be Vegan?
Every year, more and more people make the decision to adopt a vegan (or plant-based) lifestyle. Since you’re reading this, maybe you have too! If you’re considering the lifestyle switch,... Read more...
The Effects of Chronic Sleep Deprivation: Why We Shouldn’t Run a Sleep Debt
The Effects of Chronic Sleep Deprivation: Why We Shouldn’t Run a Sleep Debt
Most of us have probably heard the saying, “I’ll sleep when I’m dead.” This phrase is typically used by those who are living busy lives and are proud of themselves... Read more...
Children & Sleep: 5 Sleep Tips for Children
Children & Sleep: 5 Sleep Tips for Children
We know sleep is a critical contributor to our overall state of physical and psychological health. One of the most important functions of sleep involves allowing our bodies and our... Read more...
Earth Day 2020: How to Make a Difference Now
Earth Day 2020: How to Make a Difference Now
To celebrate and bring awareness to Earth Day 2020, we’ve compiled ideas to help make your life a little more sustainable. Times are extra tough right now, so we’ve kept... Read more...
Sleep and Insomnia: How to effectively manage insomnia
Sleep and Insomnia: How to effectively manage insomnia
Sleep is a core physiological function that impacts many other important areas of functioning, including our energy, mood, appetite, motivation, concentration, and efficiency. The average adult needs 6 to 9... Read more...
Gut Health and Your Sleep
Gut Health and Your Sleep
There are so many things that can affect our sleep, especially as we age. Who knew that our gut microbiome would be one of them? Our microbiome has a nervous... Read more...
CBD Oil and Sleep
CBD Oil and Sleep
Most of us would do just about anything for a good night's sleep. Common causes of insomnia are: mental health disorders, such as anxiety and depression medications chronic pain restless leg syndrome... Read more...
Yoga You Can Do in Bed
Yoga You Can Do in Bed
You’ve probably heard about the benefits of a regular yoga practice. Increased flexibility, supported cardio and circulatory health, improved respiration, energy and vitality. All good things, but what if you... Read more...
The foods you love may be sabotaging your sleep.
The foods you love may be sabotaging your sleep.
As reported in an October 18th MDLinx article, be mindful of consuming the following before bed: • High-carb foods: A study published in the Lancet found that consuming a high-carb, low-fat diet... Read more...
5 Tips for dealing with a restless sleeper
5 Tips for dealing with a restless sleeper
  As we get older a good night's sleep is so essential to ensure we function at an optimal level. When we are constantly disturbed, not by our own sleep... Read more...
4 Easy Sleep Tips for Women Going Through Menopause
4 Easy Sleep Tips for Women Going Through Menopause
  As we get older a good night's rest seems harder and harder to achieve.  Add in sleep disruptions caused by menopause, and it's no wonder you feel like you... Read more...
Is It Time to Replace Your Old Mattress?
Is It Time to Replace Your Old Mattress?
You might have noticed you're not exactly getting the good quality sleep that you used to. Don't worry, we’ve all been guilty of hanging on to things a little too... Read more...