IntelliBED http://www.intellibed.com Perfecting the science of sleep. Thu, 17 May 2012 20:44:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Modern Living: Manufacturing Z’s a SleepEbook http://www.intellibed.com/blog/modern-living-manufacturing-zs-a-sleepebook/ http://www.intellibed.com/blog/modern-living-manufacturing-zs-a-sleepebook/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 17:30:23 +0000 admin http://www.intellibed.com/?p=1255 Modern Living: Manufacturing Z’s is an interesting SleepEbook that we stumbled upon searching the internet looking for ways to better help you perfect the science of sleep. This 30 page easy read is very informative to those people who have problems sleeping. The author talks about dealing with DSPS (Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome) which is one of the most common sleep disorders in the entire world. DSPS happens when a patient’s biological clock is off. It’s an actual clinical disorder that describes people who habitually fall asleep at four or five in the morning and wake up in late noon.

Experts estimate that around 95 percent of those with a sleep disorder will go undiagnosed. That means if you do have minor sleep disorder there is a 19 out of 20 chance you will never get yourself checked out. The astounding thing is that most people won’t realize, or admit, that they have a real problem with sleeping. According to statistics from   The National Sleep Foundation 40 million people in the U.S. suffer from a chronic sleep disorder, 70 million people suffer from insomnia, 18 million from sleep apnea, and 200,000 from narcolepsy. All in all though, these more severe disorders are all pretty rare.

The SleepEbook goes on to talk about things you can do to help you get a better nights sleep such as, eating habits, exposure to sunlight and exercise. Do you lay awake at night till 3am or 4am? Do you or someone you know suffer from a sleeping disorder? Join the conversation and connect with other people who have gone through similar things on our Facebook Page or Twitter and leave your comments below and help us perfect the science of sleep.

 

Download the PDF version of Modern Living: Manufacturing Z’s here.

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When we were kids our parents made us take naps and most of us would try to get out of it with all we had. Today as adults most of us don’t have time or our parents to force us to rest for a little bit. Most people don’t take naps because when they they sleep to long and wake up feeling more tired than when they laid down.

A nap is defined by Merriam-Webster Dictionary as; to sleep briefly especially during the day. After lunch your body temperature naturally drops, and this makes your body want to sleep. You need this daytime shuteye to improve your heart functioning, balance your hormones, and repair cells.

 

Try these 15 tips to improve your energy level, fitness and overall mood.

  1. The best time for a power nap is between 2.00 pm and 4.00 pm.
  2. Take a 20-minute nap (or less) to boost alertness and productivity during the day.
  3. Set an alarm to gently wake you up at the desired time.
  4. Avoid caffeine and sugar before your nap.
  5. Make sure you don’t eat food that is particularly hard to digest.
  6. Find a quiet place to sleep, to relax and clear your mind.
  7. Shut the shades, switch off the lights, or even wear a sleep mask during nap time to help you maximize your rest.
  8. Turn off your cellphone so you don’t get disturbed mid nap.
  9. If you are not feeling like sleeping then do not try to force yourself to sleep.
  10. Cover up with a blanket because your body temp falls when you are asleep.
  11. Put some soft music in the background.
  12. Make sure that you include napping in your schedule for the day.
  13. Before starting your nap free up your mind from any thoughts.
  14. Tell friends and family not to disturb you during your nap.
  15. Do not feel guilty. Taking a power nap does not make you lazy. It’s a very simple technique you can use to improve both your mental and physical health.

 

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