My Green Blog

04 Mar

Mattress Buying Guide - Where to Start & What To Consider

The mattress buying process is polarizing. For many, researching and locating the perfect mattress can seem daunting and stressful. Others zip in to a store or on to a website, breeze through the main points, and pick a mattress without a lot of consideration. No matter the time spent looking, finding the appropriate sleep surface can be difficult, but if you take your time and ask the right questions, it doesn’t have to be so bad. Read more →

25 Feb

A Good Night’s Sleep, Necessary for Mental Health

We know when we've had a rough night our day isn't going to go smoothly. Irritability increases and cognitive function decreases. Studies are now beginning to show a correlation if not a cause between sleep and mental health. It's not just that we'll be cranky. Poor sleep habits could lead to depression and anxiety. Read more →

04 Feb

A Guide to Cleaning Various Messes on Your Mattress

How did this happen! may be your first response, but it won't help your mattress. Given that mattresses are seldom replaced, you are likely to encounter at least one mattress emergency. Tossing a stained, soiled mattress to the curb is a two-person job, and then you may have to make special arrangements with the waste disposal company to cart it off. You may be charged for the service. Most people chose to deal with the mess rather than go through the trouble and expense of replacing a mattress. A few fortunate people find the experience just the excuse they need to replace an old, failing mattress -- but they are not reading this. Read more →

28 Jan

How Noise Pollution Could Be Affecting Your Sleep, Health, and Happiness

Decades of scientific research has concluded that your "sleep life" can have strong effects on your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. And when you're not getting the sleep you need and deserve, your health and other areas of your life can suffer. Your quality of sleep can be affected by a variety of things, from stress and diet to outside factors like weather and even noise pollution. But what is noise pollution and how can it affect your sleep life and well-being? Read more →

14 Jan

How to Sleep Well When Traveling Overseas

For many people, sleeping well while traveling overseas is a misnomer. Between rapid time zone transitions and the change in sleeping environment, the prospect of getting a good night's sleep in another country can seem daunting. However, by following the five simple steps below, you can help ensure that you receive sufficient rest while you are traveling overseas. Read more →