restful
reminders
As summer turns to fall, schedules once again become
hectic. Kids are back in school, work is in full swing,
and a good night’s sleep is more important than ever.
According to the Harvard Business Review, sleep is more important
than food on a short term basis and sleep deprivation can be
dangerous and detrimental. Yet sleep is often the first thing we
willingly sacrifice when life gets busy! In our 24/7 world, most
adults are getting well under the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep
needed each night. Here are a couple cozy items that will turn
your bedroom into a deep sleep zone so you have more energy to
take on the day.
HOMEDICS ELLIA GATHER DIFFUSER
This elegant Ellia Gather diffuser from HoMedics gently
diffuses oils creating an aromatherapy experience. The
beautiful basket weave includes a soothing light and
relaxing sounds. $125; macys.com
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THE ORIGINAL PILLOW BY
COOP HOME GOODS
The signature Lulltra® fabric in this
Coop pillow is a bamboo-derived
viscose rayon and polyester blend
with luxurious texture and cooling
properties. The case, which covers
cross-cut memory foam, can be
removed for easy washing. $65;
coophomegoods.com
WEST ELM SOLID
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Handwoven by skilled artisans,
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chunky texture comes from
ultra-soft yarns of varying
thickness creating an extra cozy
blanket. $79; westelm.com
3 REASONS SLEEP IS VITAL
FOR HEALTHY LIVING
1
WHEN YOU
SLEEP, YOUR
BODY RELEASES
CYTOKINES WHICH
HELP YOU FIGHT
INFECTIONS. SLEEP
DEPRIVATION CAN
ALSO CONTRIBUTE
TO A LACK OF
INFECTION-FIGHTING
ANTIBODIES.
2
REST GIVES YOUR
BODY TIME TO
REJUVENATE AND
HEAL. CRITICAL
RESTORATIVE
FUNCTIONS, LIKE
TISSUE REPAIR AND
MUSCLE GROWTH
OCCUR ALMOST
EXCLUSIVELY DURING
DEEP SLEEP.
3
WHILE AWAKE,
NEURONS PRODUCE
A CHEMICAL CALLED
ADENOSINE WHICH
MAKES YOU SLEEPY
WHEN IT BUILDS UP.
AS YOU SLEEP, YOUR
BODY CLEARS ITSELF
OF ADENOSINE, SO
YOU WAKE UP ALERT
AND REFRESHED.
/macys.com
/coophomegoods.com
/westelm.com