Your electronic devices may be keeping you up at night

There’s nothing quite like lounging in bed with a good book, lulling yourself to sleep with a moderately compelling romance story or mystery novel or vampire chronicle.  While the storylines haven’t changed in the last decade, our definition of a “book” certainly has.  And for some insomniacs, this change isn’t for the better.

Melatonin: Your Body’s Natural Sleep Remedy

Everyone has an internal clock.  For most people, this clock tells our bodies when to wake and when to shut down or sleep.  The biologic rhythm of the sleep-wake cycle is aided by a powerful hormone called melatonin. 

One’s too hot, one’s too cold: How to get a good night's sleep when you're fighting over the thermostat

Picture it: you’re settling down in bed for the night. You’ve gotten your pillows adjusted perfectly, and you’re all cozy in your nice warm blanket. You’re just starting to drift off when… Bam! Your partner decides it’s too hot and throws off the blankets, letting in an icy blast of cold air and jolting you into a wide-awake state.

Sound familiar?

Cutting Fido (or Fluffy) Loose

We previously shared the importance of evicting your pet from your bed. A lot of our readers feel that this is way easier said than done. Now that you know why your pet needs to go, we’re going to talk about how to get it done.

Close the Door
As simple as it sounds, simply keeping the animal out of your bedroom is a good first step. Your pet may fuss for a few nights, but your SleepPhones can help block out the noise!