Have You Seen those Late-Night Informercials about Microbead Pillows? I’ve caught them many times, but only recently did I hear the exceedingly optimistic narrator say: “A pillow 300 years in the making, based on the traditional Asian buckwheat… Read More →

There are many effective stiff neck remedies. Before you run down our list of useful solutions, first try to identify the cause of your discomfort. Did you turn your head too quickly while deflecting a seagull attack? Wake up… Read More →

Sleep experts agree: sleeping on your stomach is going to kill you! Well, not really, but stomach sleeping is pretty rough on your sad, aging spine. Why? Your spine is happiest when it’s aligned in what’s called a “neutral” position. Neutral… Read More →

About a year ago I tried out a latex pillow. I had high hopes, as they’re generally very favorably reviewed. Unfortunately I was less than impressed. Mostly because it simply wasn’t malleable or adjustable — it was a single… Read More →

Most traditional pillow types simply do not provide adequate neck support. A lack of proper support can cause neck, shoulder and back pain. Traditional pillow filling may collapse under the weight of your head during the night, resulting in a uncomfortable downward… Read More →

We’ve all been there… you climb into your comfortable bed only to be rudely awoken in the middle of the night, your head cooking on damp, sweaty bedding. You flip to the cool side of… Read More →

After a long night’s rest, you expect to rise feeling refreshed, ready to take on the new day. It can be a real downer waking up with back pain. My back hurts after sleeping! Why? The most… Read More →

Sleeping in late feels fantastic! After a long week, treating yourself to a well-deserved indulgence is not hard to justify. Work, children, and other responsibilities can put a real damper on life’s cheapest luxury: sleep. Too often, we deprive… Read More →

Kapok, or ceiba pentandra, is a tropical tree native to Mexico. They’re impressive trees that can grow to be 200 feet tall with trunks as wide as 9 feet. Kapok is a deciduous tree and drops its leaves following seasonal… Read More →