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How to Avoid the Multiple Alarm Morning

There is nothing worse than the blaring sound of your morning alarm clock. The temptation to push snooze is often too much to resist and many of us find ourselves pushing it again and again. It is so bad some mornings that I have to set an alarm for 30 minutes before the time...

How Much Sleep You Really Need Each Night

During the hectic hurricane of life, it can be a challenge to get a good night’s sleep. Being fully rested is essential to tackling the many challenges that come with the sunrise, but at times it doesn’t seem possible to fit in the many hours we need into our already packed schedules. When deciding...

Everyone’s Guide to Waking Up in the Morning

Waking up at a set time is hard for many people; we live in fast times, and commuting to school and work can be stressful. But even if you’re not a morning person, there are steps you can take to wake up feeling alert and strong in your body, instead of sluggish and grumpy....

Why You Should Sleep On An Organic Mattress

Most people know about the benefits of organic foods and household products; but organic mattresses and organic bedding, not so much. Sleeping on an organic mattress is starting to be recognized as just as important for your overall health. As with furniture and carpets, non-organic mattresses are treated with chemical flame-retardants, which have been...

Why You Should Get at Least 7 to 9 Hours of Sleep Per Night

Getting less than 7-9 hours of sleep can have a tremendous impact on your productivity the next day, as well as your long term health. In a recent study published in the Journal of Sleep, a group of individuals were allowed only six hours sleep per night for a period of two consecutive weeks....