Yearly Archives - 2017

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Why Uninterrupted Sleep Isn’t the Only Option

What’s So Great About a Full Eight? Why Uninterrupted Sleep Isn’t the Only Option Do you often find yourself lying awake at night, unable to sleep, simply growing more anxious by the moment that you will be forced to face a groggy, sleep-deprived day? If so, you can join more than a third of American adults who report that they are not getting enough sleep on a regular basis. The negative effects of insufficient sleep extend beyond feeling a bit groggy. Sleep...

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Best Sleeping Position?

People sleep in a multitude of different positions throughout the night. Some sleep on their backs all night, while others toss from side to side. Some even sleep on their stomachs. There are even people who sleep in a recliner sitting up. The age old question still remains. Which position is best for the human body? There are pro's and con's to each position, but one position remains supreme. In this article, we will discuss the positive and negative ramifications of...

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Three All Natural Skin Moisturizers

All natural skin moisturizers you can keep on while you sleep The reality is that skin endures a lot of stress from free radicals and pollution on a daily basis. Because of these stressors, skin tends to lose elasticity and firmness over time. Sleeping allows the body to repair and rejuvenate the skin. Research indicates that skin cell turnover is 8 times faster during sleeping hours, making it a great time to apply facial skin moisturizers.   Apple Night Moisturizer These ingredients are what...

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Using teabags for the eyes

Using Tea Bags to Treat Eye Conditions Using tea bags to treat conditions like dark circles under the eyes have been practiced for decades, and it actually works. Tea bags are a cost-effective and proven method for reducing dark circles without any side effects. This is how and why tea bags work: The antioxidants in tea make it a good remedy for treating dark circles and reducing swelling or puffiness. The caffeine in tea shrinks blood vessels and reduces fluid in...

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Bedding materials that can improve mood

How Bedding Can Improve Your Mood In the grand scheme of things, bedding may not seem like an important issue, but the kind of bedding — texture, pattern, color — can make a big difference to the quality of sleep as well as how restful waking time spent in the bedroom can be. Do Colors Matter When Choosing Bedding? Many studies have been done on how colors affect people. The colors on walls and bedding have a great impact on sleep. Blue is...

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All natural face masks

You can make face masks with ingredients in your pantry rather than spending money on chemical-laden products that may, or may not, work for your unique skin. With homemade recipes you can adjust levels of ingredients, or swap them out entirely until it’s perfect. Also, when a recipe fails, you can eat it. When you lay down on your bed with the mask on, lay a towel down to protect your sheets from stains. Most masks should only be left on...

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Relaxing natural tea recipes

There are an infinite number of natural flowers, roots, and plants that can be used in herbal teas.These teas can be used for everything from headache relief to treating insomnia, and even to act as complementary treatments for people undergoing conventional cancer treatments. The following is a partial list of herbal tea remedies used to treat anxiety, nervousness, and sleeplessness. Chamomile Roman and German chamomiles have similar appearances and uses. This aromatic, herbal tea is produced by using only the fresh or dried...

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Getting the Bedroom Ready for a Honeymoon

For obvious reasons, the bedroom is often considered the most central (and intimate) room of any house. In that sense, the bedroom plays the role of the heart of the house and great measures should be taken to ensure it is properly cared for. Installing the proper lighting, setting up fixtures, choosing the best bed linen, and even establishing a pleasing aroma are all key steps to that effect. The honeymoon bedroom, then, is all the more momentous. The right look,...

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Benefits of bamboo sheets

  Bamboo Sheets and All Their Wonders There is no denying the importance of selecting just the right type of bedding for the home. The benefits of bamboo sheets are wide-ranging and markedly distinguish their superiority over even the highest quality linen. Below are some of the select reasons to consider their use. The Sheets Are Ultra Soft Bamboo derivatives are hailed as one of the softest fabrics available in the world. There are soft and ultra soft options, both of which are lightweight....

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