How long should it take to fall asleep? Good question – and one that many people would the answer to! Normally, you should be able to sleep within around 10 - 15 minutes after putting the lights out. However, many find it takes them longer than that to fall asleep and wonder why.There is a term given to the time it takes you to fall asleep once you have finished … [Read more...] about How Long Should It Take to Fall Asleep: Tips on How to Get to Sleep Quicker

So, is it better to sleep without a pillow? What are the pros and cons of sleeping without a pillow? Is it better for your neck and spine to sleep without a pillow? There are different views on this, so let's have a look at the pros and cons of sleeping without a pillow.Medical Disclaimer: Let us first state that the information provided below is for your general … [Read more...] about Is It Better To Sleep Without a Pillow: Sleeping Without a Pillow Pros and Cons

Sleeping on a mattress on the floor is fundamentally the modern version of lying down on a straw palliasse on the ground. At one time, this was how most people slept until raised beds were invented. Apart from any other benefit, raising a bed above floor level helped people to avoid being invaded by rats, mice, snakes and creep-crawlies. It still does!Apart from … [Read more...] about Is Sleeping on A Mattress on The Floor Bad For You?

Can we learn from the sleeping habits of successful people - or should we ignore what they do and do what is best for ourselves? It is said that those who sleep enough are happy and successful – but what is enough? Donald Trump claims to sleep only 3-4 hours each day while Bill Gates sleeps at least 7 hours each night. Which of these is not successful? To some successful … [Read more...] about The Sleeping Habits of Successful People