Is Freddy Krueger living in your nightmares? Are you afraid to fall asleep because that Wendigo will chase you around the forest again? Is Pennywise the clown luring you into the sewers at 2 am? Here are 4 of the scariest dreams, their meanings, and some possible solutions!
When should I take the family Trick or Treating? When is the best bedtime for Halloween night?
Halloween was always one of my favorite holidays as a child. I can remember the excitement of picking out my costume and getting together with my neighborhood friends so we could loop around a few bl...
You probably remember seeing a movie or a TV show that kept you awake at night. For me that show was Unsolved Mysteries. The show would highlight various unsolved gruesome crimes then highlight the fact that whoever did the heinous act they had just reenacted was still roaming free and ready to...
It’s dark, your body aches and you are covered in sweat. You feel exhausted as if some unrelenting monster has been pursuing you at a steady pace. No time to rest. You never get to rest. You are not in some remote summer camp being chased by Zombies through the woods. The constant exhaustion is...
Fall Foods that help you Fall Asleep
Pumpkins are a staple of Fall. All the delicious pumpkin products are available to enjoy. Pumpkin pie, Pumpkin bread, Pumpkin spiced everything but you may be surprised to learn that pumpkins contain a wonderful sleep aid inside.
Pumpkin seeds are very small...
Does this sound familiar? You’re lying in bed, trying to fall asleep, but your mind is racing. You’re exhausted, but can’t turn off your brain. Instead, you lie awake, remembering the things you didn’t get done that day, the argument you had with a co-worker, that time in 3rd grade you t...
Should you drink a glass of chamomile tea before bed?
Chamomile has been used since ancient times for many medicinal reasons. Now varieties of this great herb can be found at just about any supermarket. Chamomile preparations have been commonly used for ailments such as upset stomach, inflam...
Recently, Mattress Direct posted a blog entry about the link between exercise and sleep. Today, we want to give you some extra motivation to help you along your way to more alert days and more restful nights! While it may not be the usual time of year people think of when they consider making a ...
One of the most frequently asked questions we hear as Sleep Specialists is “What are some easy things I can do to get a better night’s sleep?” While there are many things that influence how much deep, restorative sleep a person gets, one is probably overlooked but still incredibly important: p...