The Sleep Doctor Blog | Advice On Mattress Buying & Sleep Issues
Best Mattress For A Kid?
I have seen it time and time again. Parents come to the store, shop for hours, test lots of beds, ask lots of questions like "What is the best matt...
When Partners Disagree on the Feel of Mattress
When you work in the mattress industry for as long as I have, you hear and see it all. Boy, do I have some stories! One of the more consistent situ...
Do I Need To Flip My Mattress?
Once upon a time, dinosaurs roamed the earth, Ronald Reagan was President of the United States and Twilight was that time of the day when the sun w...
Does The Height Of My Mattress Matter?
If you are over 40, you likely remember the days when mattresses were very thin. And all was right in the world. They fit well on your bed, your sh...
What Is The Best Position To Sleep?
I often get asked which position is the best for achieving proper rest. This is a great question and you may find the answers eye-opening. What are...
Restless Sleep Syndrome
A Sleep Disorder That Affects the Legs - Restless Sleep Syndrome
Restless leg syndrome, known as RLS, is a sleep disorder that aff...
The Politics of a Mattress
In the movie "Thank You For Smoking" we follow the exploits of a man employed by a marketing front for the tobacco industry as he tries to convince...
Do I Really Need A Mattress Protector?
You just purchased a new memory foam mattress or organic mattress, and that is the first step to getting a great night's sleep. But how do you properly care for your new mattress? A very good quality memory foam or organic and natural latex mattress can last upwards of 12-15 years if properly maintained. How do you maintain it you ask? Let's first look at some of the enemies of a mattress:
Arthritic Insomnia
Arthritic Insomnia
If you are dealing with arthritis, one of the hardest things to deal with is the insomnia. The sleeping d...
Aromatherapy and Insomnia
Aromatherapy and Insomnia
The primary purpose of aromatherapy is to produce an odor that induces an affect on the human body. Huma...
Where Do Dead Mattress Go?
Mattresses are one of the most wasteful items we manufacture as a society. They are usually comprised of memory foam, which is a petroleum and chemical based material. They are usually wrapped in a plastic fabric like microfiber or polyester, with some fancy name so it doesn't sound like plastic. These mattresses, marketed under fancy and recognizable names, are made to last 5-7 years and when they wear out, are not good for anything. They end up going into landfills where they sit and do not decompose.
Stop Snoring and Get a Good Night's Sleep
Stop Snoring And Get A Good Night's Sleep
When most people think of snoring, they think of it as an almost humorous nuisance. But ...