http://www.sleepbook.com/ en jsmith@wingmanmedia.com Copyright 2010 2010-02-23T22:33:20+00:00 http://www.sleepbook.com/sleep-tips-and-resources/the-sleep-diet-sleep-more-lose-weight/ http://www.sleepbook.com/sleep-tips-and-resources/the-sleep-diet-sleep-more-lose-weight/#When:22:33:20Z It might sound too good to be true, but yes there is such a thing as a sleep diet! Glamour Magazine recently had six women participate in a sleep diet challenge and the results were simply astonishing. Between the six women, all lost weight and the average weight loss was over nine pounds, with one woman losing 15! Ready to lose weight? Read on for the full Sleep Diet details. 2010-02-23T22:33:20+00:00 http://www.sleepbook.com/sleep-tips-and-resources/why-do-we-dream/ http://www.sleepbook.com/sleep-tips-and-resources/why-do-we-dream/#When:01:04:42Z Falling. Being Chased. Appearing naked in public. Dreams can conjure up some of our most intense emotions, from fear to joy to absolute delight. This month we answer the question, why do we dream? 2010-01-27T01:04:42+00:00 http://www.sleepbook.com/sleep-tips-and-resources/10-ways-to-improve-your-sleep-in-2010/ http://www.sleepbook.com/sleep-tips-and-resources/10-ways-to-improve-your-sleep-in-2010/#When:00:46:29Z Sleep affects your health, energy, and even your weight! To ensure that your 2010 will be even better than last year, we’ve put together a list of ten easy things you can do to help you get a good night’s rest throughout the year. 2010-01-27T00:46:29+00:00 http://www.sleepbook.com/sleep-tips-and-resources/holiday-gift-guide/ http://www.sleepbook.com/sleep-tips-and-resources/holiday-gift-guide/#When:23:02:51Z Anything that helps your friends, family members or coworkers get a great night’s sleep is a great gift to give during the holidays! Because everyone on your gift list has one thing in common - they sleep! The team at SleepBook has put together a list that will help you find great gifts for the person who has everything. 2009-12-10T23:02:51+00:00 http://www.sleepbook.com/sleep-tips-and-resources/sleep-on-a-plane/ http://www.sleepbook.com/sleep-tips-and-resources/sleep-on-a-plane/#When:22:23:32Z The holidays are right around the corner and many of you have already booked your tickets to fly to distant lands to visit relatives or friends this holiday season. These days, airlines have really cut back on the services they offer and lots of their in-flight comforts have gone the way of Pan Am. Remember the complimentary blanket and pillow? You’re lucky if they‘re not charging you for it along with your luggage and the fiesta mix (we miss the honey roasted peanuts). But through all of the stress and lack of leg room, there is one thing you can do on a plane to get through it – SLEEP! 2009-12-10T22:23:32+00:00 http://www.sleepbook.com/sleep-tips-and-resources/15-minute-naps/ http://www.sleepbook.com/sleep-tips-and-resources/15-minute-naps/#When:23:42:15Z Let’s be honest: the idea of taking a 15-minute power nap sounds awful.  Waking up from naps, in general, is commonly associated with the feeling of grogginess.  Therefore, naturally, there is no way a mere 15-minute nap would leave you well rested and ready to tackle more obstacles the day has to offer. Right?…Wrong. 2009-10-12T23:42:15+00:00 http://www.sleepbook.com/sleep-tips-and-resources/change-bed-sheets-mattress/ http://www.sleepbook.com/sleep-tips-and-resources/change-bed-sheets-mattress/#When:18:20:36Z 2. Bed Bugs:  Now, consider this: whatever amount of skin you shed last night remains in your bed while you are out being productive.  However, rest assured that right this moment, microscopic bugs are busy feeding on your dead skin.  …Gross.  It’s difficult to decipher which sounds worse:  pounds of dead skin in your bed, or millions of microscopic critters feasting on your dead skin right now… where you’ll sleep again, tonight.  With that in mind, washing your sheets weekly is a great idea. 2009-09-03T18:20:36+00:00 http://www.sleepbook.com/sleep-tips-and-resources/bamboo-bed-sheets/ http://www.sleepbook.com/sleep-tips-and-resources/bamboo-bed-sheets/#When:16:41:55Z Bamboo sheets are also excellent for those looking to reduce their environmental footprint.  Non-organic cotton needs close to a pound of chemicals in order to manufacture one pound of fiber.  Close to 25% of the world’s farming chemicals are used to produce cotton, and about 13% of the world’s farming fields are occupied by its growth. In 2003, the China Industrial Testing Center conducted an experiment where it was proven that bamboo fabric killed 99.8% of live bacteria-infested fabric in a 24-hour incubation period. Lifestyle 2009-08-21T16:41:55+00:00 http://www.sleepbook.com/sleep-tips-and-resources/exercise-trumps-diet-as-a-sleep-aid/ http://www.sleepbook.com/sleep-tips-and-resources/exercise-trumps-diet-as-a-sleep-aid/#When:18:34:47Z If you’re not yet physically fit ...  the best method is to exercise early in the day – any later than that, and you may defeat the purpose of your efforts. That’s because studies show patients who aren’t fit and exercise within 6 hours of going to bed may disrupt their sleep, due to uncomfortable aches and pains. Lifestyle 2009-07-17T18:34:47+00:00 http://www.sleepbook.com/sleep-tips-and-resources/healthy-sleep-national-sleep-poll/ http://www.sleepbook.com/sleep-tips-and-resources/healthy-sleep-national-sleep-poll/#When:15:52:15Z With health care reform on the horizon for 2009-2010, we hope sleep health will get the recognition it deserves.  After all, taking steps to get a better night’s sleep is a cost-effective and simple avenue to overall better health. Research 2009-06-25T15:52:15+00:00