Is Your Pillow Right For You?

We've all been told how important it is to get a good night’s sleep. One of the best ways to do this is to make sure you’re using the correct pillow.

How do you know which pillow is right for you? Different sleepers need different pillows. Back sleepers need thinner pillows. Side sleepers need firmer pillows to fill the space between the ear and outside shoulder. Stomach sleepers need very thin, almost flat pillows or no pillow at all.

Don’t be fooled by price tags. Just because a pillow costs more doesn't mean it is better. Sleeping with the wrong pillow can worsen headaches, neck pain, shoulder and arm numbness, discomfort, sneezing, and wheezing.

Be sure to change your pillow every 12 to 18 months. One way to test to see if your pillow is past its “expiration date” is to fold it in half. If it doesn't start to unfold on its own, it’s time for a new one. If a pillow is old, it may contain skin cells, mold, mildew, fungus, and dust mites.

Is it time for you to get a new pillow? Check out this website for tips and suggestions so you can find the right pillow for you and get a good night’s sleep.

Sweet dreams! ~ Adam Burns 

How to Avoid Computer Eye Strain

Eye strain is a common problem, especially among individuals who work or spend a large amount of time looking at a computer screen.  Check out this information from All About Vision (http://www.allaboutvision.com) on how to help eliminate eye strain:

Eye strain often is caused by excessively bright light either from outdoor sunlight coming in through a window or from harsh interior lighting. When you use a computer, your ambient lighting should be about half as bright as that typically found in most offices.

Eliminate exterior light by closing drapes, shades or blinds. Reduce interior lighting by using fewer light bulbs or fluorescent tubes, or use lower intensity bulbs and tubes. If possible, position your computer monitor or screen so windows are to the side, instead of in front or behind it.

Many computer users find their eyes feel better if they can avoid working under overhead fluorescent lights. If possible, turn off the overhead fluorescent lights in your office and use floor lamps that provide indirect incandescent or halogen lighting instead.

Sometimes switching to "full spectrum" fluorescent lighting that more closely approximates the light spectrum emitted by sunlight can be more comforting for computer work than regular fluorescent tubes. But even full spectrum lighting can cause discomfort if it's too bright. Try reducing the number of fluorescent tubes installed above your computer workspace if you are bothered by overhead lighting.

Visit http://www.allaboutvision.com/cvs/irritated.htm for more information on eye strain. 

Have a great day! ~ Christina Aaron, Customer Service