Received his doctorate in Psychology in 1987, spent fifteen years as a staff psychologist in Millbrook Correctional Centre. In 2003 went into full-time private practice.
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Laying down on a new mattress feels like stretching out on a supportive, comfortable cloud. This feeling lasts for quite some time but eventually, you may notice that your mattress isn’t as firm as it used to be. Certain areas may start to sag, reducing your comfort level over time. The softer the mattress gets, the ...
A common mistake when discussing bedding is that a duvet and a comforter are the same things. These two products have some similarities when it comes to their fluffiness and warmth, their internal fill, and when you can use them, which makes a lot of people think that they are interchangeable bedding options. This ...
There are several reasons why people take showers before bed. A cold shower before bed is believed to cool you down on a warm night, making it easier to fall asleep. A hot shower has the opposite effect, heating your body on a winter night to help you get cozy beneath your blankets.
There are some benefits to ...
After years of sleeping on the same uncomfortable bed, it’s a great idea to purchase a new one. Due to the variety of options available, it’s always recommended to do your own research.
Perhaps, your eyes were drawn to a stylish bed that was labeled as a platform bed. But what is a platform bed?
A platform bed ...
Over time, a mattress can lose its comfort and structure, which in turn can make it harder for you to get a decent night’s sleep. For the purpose of keeping yourself in tip-top shape, it is so essential to get the right amount of sleep your body needs. This helps you function correctly throughout the day.
With that ...
Pillows are essential for getting a good night’s sleep. It’s an integral part of keeping your head and neck aligned with your spine while you’re lying down. Just as there’s a variety of mattresses and bed foundations available, the choice of pillow types is also quite vast.
One of the most popular pillow types is ...
You deserve a good night’s sleep after a hectic day, and your mattress plays an essential role in the quality of sleep you’ll get. Many people prefer latex mattresses since it’s one of the best types on today’s market.
Should you get a latex ...
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) require every mattress to be flame retardant to prevent any potential fire growth. These guidelines were created to ensure safety and prevent catastrophic fires that can happen from the likes of a ...
Few people can highlight the differences between a Single vs Twin bed, and there are potential buyers who don’t understand that both sizes are designated for a Single sleeper. The term Twin seems to lead some people into thinking it means occupancy by two individuals.
However, a Single bed has identical ...
Have you ever woken up from a night of deep sleep to find your pillow covered in drool? If so, you certainly aren’t alone. Most people will occasionally wake up with a puddle of saliva on their pillow. Of course, if this happens all the time, you might be wondering, why do I drool when I sleep? Though this might seem ...
