Terry Cralle
Good Sleep, Good Learning, Good Life
Sleep Health
Sleep Guide
Should You Wash a Comforter Before Using It?
This question is as old as time itself, and I understand why. It’s hard to tell what goes into the production of a comforter, and of course health is a serious matter, so it makes sense…
How to Stay Warm On an Air Mattress?
Air mattresses are a special breed of bad for places where you can sleep. Hell, I’d consider sleeping on the floor rather than on one of those things. My biggest gripe with mattresses isn’t how uncomfortable…
Should You Sleep with an Air Cast/Boot On or Off?
Air casts or boots are big and cumbersome. It’s already miserable enough to walk around with them on all day, and if that wasn’t enough, they can quickly become quite uncomfortable at night while you are…
Can You Sleep with a Waist Trainer on?
Waist trainers are undergarments you wear to slim down your waist, and “train” your body to assume an hourglass-like shape. They are useful for women who are in the process of sliming down to get their…
Can/Should You Use a Queen Mattress On a Full/Double Bed Frame?
For a good night’s sleep, it is essential to get a good-quality, supportive mattress. However, a proper bed frame is just as important in the long run. Without these two being compatible, you’ll be looking at…
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How to Make a Sofa Bed More Comfortable?
Sofa Beds are a great piece of furniture. They are versatile and let you host people even if you don’t have any extra beds, while working just fine as sofas most of the time. The issue…
How to Sleep After Umbilical Hernia Surgery?
Umbilical hernia is not fun, but it’s also not the end of the world. In fact, many people are ok living with it for a while, because an umbilical hernia by itself isn’t that dangerous. However,…
How to Sleep with a Snorer?
Sleeping with a snorer can be a challenge, and like all challenges we have ways to overcome it. It might sound funny at first, but since sleep is such an important part of our lives, snorers…
Is Sleeping With Earplugs Bad?
Sleep is one of our main activities. Assuming 8-hour sleep nights, we sleep for about a third of our life. In fact, sleep is so important that the younger you are, the more you should sleep,…
Are Futons OK for Sleeping on Every Night?
Optimal health and wellbeing depend on the quality of sleep. Besides the duration of sleep, we also need to pay attention to where we sleep. Do you sleep on a bed or futon? Some people are…
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Sleep Research
Can Lack of Sleep Cause High Cholesterol
When people hear that they have high cholesterol, it’s a cause for concern and they may not be ready for a lifestyle change that’s necessary. While many people think that the main reason behind their high…
Can You Be a Nurse With Tattoos?
Being a nurse requires a lot of work and time spent with patients. Nurses are the first and last person patients see when they’re in the hospital or at a clinic. So, a nurse’s appearance can…
Can You Take NyQuil as a Sleep Aid?
It’s no secret that catching a cold or flu directly messes with our sleep. Sore throat, congested nose, blocked ears are all the reasons why we may face difficulties falling asleep. One of the good ways…
10 Health Benefits of Quality Sleep
In many cultures, a lack of sleep is seen as a badge of honor of sorts. “I’ll sleep when I’m dead,” people say, as they grind out 90 hour work weeks. Even if you’re not sacrificing…
Is Polyphasic Sleep Healthy?
A normal, healthy human being ought to sleep around 7 -9 hours on average, according to both Mayo Clinic and WebMD. The CDC claims that 1 out of 3 Americans grapple with unsatisfactory sleep. The ASAA…
Why Is Neuropathy Worse At Night? – Neuropathy And Sleep
Neuropathy is a medical condition characterized by chronic pain caused by serious nerve damage. Neuropathic pain is, therefore, often associated with frequent sleep disturbances, due to the worsening of the pain at nighttime. The sleep disturbances…
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5 Negative Effects of White Noise From Sleep Expert
Are you a helpless insomniac like myself that needs help falling asleep? According to the CDC, one-third of residents in the United States admit they do not get to enjoy the recommended 7 hours of sleep…
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What Is Resting Heart Rate: The Lower The Better?
Our hearts are continually beating, and over the average human lifetime, the heart averages around 2.5 billion beats, making it arguably the hardest-working organ in the body. It is also one of the most important organs…