Tired of being tired?
Did you know the National Highway Saftey Administration estimates that driver fatigue causes as many as 1,500 deaths each year and is responsible for an estimated 100,000 traffic accidents a year?
Welcome, and I hope your visit with us will be an enjoyable and informative one for you.
On this site you will find products that are aimed at helping you relax and get some rest that you may not be getting now. The products very in use and address different causes that may contribute to the inablility to relax and get the sleep we all need.
Among them are items to help you deal with sinus pain, back pain, allergies and many other things that may keep you from sleeping or relaxing so you can get to sleep. Soft music, bath and beauty items as well as items to promote better health.
Do you toss and turn all night and wake up feeling as tired as when you went to bed? Or do you have trouble falling asleep in the first place? You may be suffering from insomnia. It is estimated that as many as 48 percent of the population has insomnia occasionally, while as many as 22 percent suffer from chronic insomnia.
How do I know if I"m getting the amount of sleep I need?
Some of the signs you may not be getting the amount of sleep you need are:
- The inablility to concentrate
- "Nodding" off during work or school
- Hard time waking up in the morning
- Feeling moody, irritable, depressed or anxious
If you always feel tired or drowsy during the day, you may not be getting the right amount of sleep.
If you don't get the sleep you require your body will create a sleep "debt." However, a person can make up for sleep that was lost during the week by simply sleeping more on the weekend.
How much sleep is required varies from person to person.
Trouble sleeping can be caused by several things. Among them:
- Lifestyle factors-using alcohol and stimulants like caffeine, nicotine. Irregular sleep/wake hours.
- Environmental factors - Temperature, noise, daylight, a sleep partner who snores.
- Psychological disorders - Sleeplessness can be linked to anxiety, bipolar disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder.
- Menopause - Hot flashes in woman experiencing menopause can result in being brought from a deeper more restful stage of sleep into a lighter state of sleep.
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- Illness or medical problems - Illness or pain can cause a person to have sleep problems such as, digestive problems, heart conditions, pain - sinus headache, arthritis.
- Sleep related disorders - Sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome.
Other things can affect your ablitiy to sleep also:
- Caffine - Drinks like soft drinks, coffee, energy drinks. Caffeine has been found to affect people's ability to sleep 10-12 hours after ingesting it. Substitute caffeine with caffeine free teas
- Spicy foods - Eat spicy foods at least 2-3 hours before bedtime
- Over the counter or perscription medications - Diet pills, decongestants and energy boosting drinks can disrupt sleep.
- Nicotine - Smokers tend to wake after 3-4 hours of sleep because of nicotine "withdrawal".
- Alcohol - Causes a lighter stage of sleep.
