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Sex or Sleep? You decide

In a recent article on this very subject yahoo finance some interesting trends for Americans. Memory foam mattresses are a quickly growing segment of the Mattress industry. They state that memory foam mattresses make up 20% of all mattress sales. Brands like Tempurpedic and iComfort have created products that are so supportive and comfortable to sleep on people are buying them in droves.

The emerging problem is some memory foam buyer are complaining that the quality of the other thing people do in the bedroom just might be suffering. Now, it should also be noted that the CEO of Tempurpedic Mark Sarvary says that

"People who say the mattresses are too hot make up a tiny percentage, he says. And even fewer return them because of difficulty with sex."

The problem seems to be the way the memory foam reacts to motion. It deadens it, pretty much completely. I'm sure you remember the wine glass ad that put Tempurpedic on the map some years back. This lack of motion or motion absorbing quality of the material tends to work against you when you are, well, in the act of love.

Even with the complaints memory foam mattress sales are higher than ever and most people don't even recognize it as a problem. Here at The Bed Store we'll just tell you that on any new mattress there is a break-in process where you learn your new mattress, and yes that will include getting used to having sex on it too.

Big Announcement for Le Sleep...

We are proud to announce that Le Sleep by The Bed Store Knoxville's sleep spa is now carrying Simmons mattress products. Come to turkey creek today and see the all new TruEnergy BeautyRest. The only place to see this brand new amazing mattress line. While your there check out the ComfortPedic Loft and Advanced mattresses as well!

Sleep Musts for Expecting Mothers

If you are a mom-to-be or know one then you know the important role quality sleep will play in the energy levels and health of both mom and baby. These helpful tips provided by the National Sleep Foundation can help those expecting sleep better during and after the pregnancy. One tip they don't mention is how a quality supportive mattress can improve the quality of sleep for the mother. check out latex bliss if your expecting.

1. In the third trimester, sleep on your left side to allow for the best blood flow to the fetus and to your uterus and kidneys. Avoid lying flat on your back for a long period of time.

2. Drink lots of fluids during the day, but cut down before bedtime.

3. To prevent heartburn, do not eat large amounts of spicy, acidic (such as tomato products), or fried foods. If heartburn is a problem, sleep with your head elevated on pillows.

4. Exercise regularly to help you stay healthy, improve your circulation, and reduce leg cramps.

5. Try frequent bland snacks (like crackers) throughout the day. This helps avoid nausea by keeping your stomach full.

6. Special "pregnancy" pillows and mattresses may help you sleep better. Or use regular pillows to support your body.

 7. Naps may help. The NSF poll found that 51% of pregnant or recently pregnant women reported at least one weekday nap; 60% reported at least one weekend nap.

8. Learn to relax with relaxation and breathing techniques, which can also help when the contractions begin. A warm bath or shower before bed can be helpful.

9. Talk to your doctor if you develop medical problems and/or insomnia persists.

Once her baby is born, a mother's sleep is frequently interrupted, particularly if she is nursing. Mothers who nurse and those with babies that wake frequently during the night should try to nap when their babies do. Sharing baby care to the extent possible, especially during the night, is important for the mother's health, safety, performance and vitality.

Source: http://www.sleepfoundation.org/article/hot-topics/sleep-tips-pregnant-women

Control Your Dreams

We all dream.  We often have dreams so vivid they are hard to tell from reality.  Some of our dreams are inspirational and others downright frightening.  Some we wish would come true while others we fear they might.  We often ask ourselves what do they mean?   Each year millions of dollars are paid to "professionals" that can interpret our dreams for us.  The Bible has some incredible stories of divinely inspired dreams that changed the coarse of history.  What if we could "control" our dreams?  Would you be a candidate to experiment with controling or "driving" your own dreams?  Check out this video on a new product that just may let you do that.  It's called Remee and it's making it's debut now.  You can be one of the first to get on board.

 

Sweet dreams, all aboard.  Maybe here you can be "king of the world".

All Tucked In

Getting a better night's sleep is good medicine and it's easier to do now than every before due to an onslaught of great new mattress designs like Tempurpedic, iComfort by Serta, and Pure Latex Bliss.  While these products may seem a bit pricy when compared to what you may have paid for that tired old dinosaur you purchased over a decade ago, you can rest assured that the new products are worlds apart due to new technologies in foams.  And besides, even the priciest of products should cost less than a dollar a night when your consider how long they will provide their "tireless" service.  A good mattress is one of, if not the best investments you can make.

Now, "don't be a wish I had" and almost do this thing.  Make sure you cover your new "just right" mattress with a quality mattress protector and dress it with a top quality set of sheets to maximize your sleep experience.  It makes all the difference in the world.  Today's choices include performance fabrics like Sheex, Tencil, Bamboo, and Egyptian cotton to name just a few.  Take time to shop around and "feel" test these before choosing your special combination.  I can guarantee you that once you get it right you will experience the reward night after night for years to come.  I call it getting "all tucked in".   So don't waist another night, get out there and find you new fountain of youth!

Wake up to the light.

Do you have a problem waking up from day to day?  Tired of that annoying alarm clock?  Do you need someone to kick you out of bed to get you going in the morning?  Are you looking for a better answer to meeting the day?  Maybe you should take the Philips Challenge and start "seeing the light."

In our overwhelmed work a day world, full of stress and energy robbing activities and demands, every minute of deep restful sleep is more essential than ever before.  The truth is, we simply can't afford a bad start to our day.  Adding the annoyance of a "wake up demand" from some premative device like a noisy alarm clock only serves to further frustrate us and get us up on the wrong footing.  It's time for new and innovative solutions to our tired old problems.  Maybe Philips is on to a great new idea.  Check it out for yourself. 

Sleep, Fengshui, and Personal Energy

Our bed is the one piece of furniture that provides the most intimate connection to our personal energy.  If our bed is positioned incorrectly in our bedroom, then "it results in improper sleep and health problems."  This according to an article published on "Your Logo."  According to this article, the Fengshui (pronounced fung schay) of our bedroom can grealy impact our personal energy, which is the prize of a great night's sleep.  I must confess that it's something I hadn't given much thought about until now.  Fengshui is a complex body of knowledge that reveals how to balance the energies of any given space to assure the health and good fortune for people inhabiting it.  And so what are we to think about the impact of fengshui on our sleep as it relates to our personal energy?

There is so much information out there about loss of enegry.  The big thing right now seems to be identical hormone replacement.  Everybody wants more energy.  Can it be that getting the right mattress and then arranging it in the right order in our bedroom, can actually provide the impetus for greater personal energy.   While I'm not yet the number one fan of this thinking,  I think it has merit and I am at least going to become an interested student.  I'll keep you posted on what I find out.  One thing for sure is, I need more energy.  How about you?

High Energy Power Naps

A short 20-minute power nap for people who are really engrossed in their work, almost always provides a fresh burst of new ideas and energy.  Sara C. Mednick, PhD, assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego, and author of Take a Nap! Change Your Life. "You can get incredible benefits from 15 to 20 minutes of napping," she says. "You reset the system and get a burst of alertness and increased motor performance.

The truth of the matter is that our brains are overloaded and begging to "shut down" for a few minutes to reboot and once they do, they'll come back firing off at highly productive levels.  It's time for us to reintroduce ourselves to the mid day nap.

 If you need an instant pick me up, try closing your eyes for just five minutes. Even a couple of minutes of rest can give you increased energy and clear your mind.  For an excellent read on how to properly "PowerNap" check out 10 Benefits of Power Napping. 

Now, get back out there and conquer the world!

Brain Cell Protecting Protien May Cause Restless Leg Syndrome

About 10% of the population suffers from "restless leg syndrome".  It's happens most often while the body is trying to rest and the legs are overcome with an electicral tingling sensation that forces one to constantly move their legs to achieve any type of relief.  This robs the individual from deep, restful sleep.  Those suffering from RLS would love to find relief, but would they give up "protected brain cells" in order to achieve it?  A new study has identified a connection between the genetic region TOX3 protein that protects brain cells, and restless leg syndrome.  Previous studies have shown that increased levels of the TOX3 protein protects brain cells from cell death, but the link between TOX3 and restless legs syndrome is not clear. For more on this story, check out the following link. http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/news/20110715/new-genes-linked-to-restless-legs-syndrome

The Perfect Mattress Shopping Experience

I have been in the mattress business for over 40 years and have had some wonderful and some not so wonderful experiences.  From the very beginning, I have wanted to be associated with "the best" products, the best companies, and the best shopping experiences in the industry.  Ninteen years ago, I founded a company called The Bed Store with a mission statement to create the very best mattress shopping experience in the mattress business.  While we have made our share of mistakes, we have enjoyed success, even during very difficult economic times.  And as a result, we are about to enter a whole new phase of growth designed to catipult us into one of the nations largest mattress retail chains.  Before we go one step further, we want to solicit your help in designing "the perfect mattress shopping experience."

There are several ways you can help.  One is by sharing your experiences, both positive and negative on your last mattress shopping experience.  Another is to share your ideas on things you would like to see happen in your next mattress shopping experience.  And finally, share this post with friends so that we can get as large a sampling and as many ideas as possible.  My promise to you is that we will read them all and that we will take your advice very seriously and try to incorporate them into our current operations, as well as our rapid future growth.  Our desire is to create the ultimate mattress shopping experience and then to take it all over the United States.  Get ready, The Bed Store is coming to a location near you soon.  If you are interested in operating your own The Bed Store, please contact cj@bedstore.com.