Bruxism, also known as tooth grinding is a sleep disorder which affects about 10% of adults although it’s thought everyone exhibits symptoms occasionally. Many of those with bruxism will not be aware they have it; usually it comes to people’s attention when those sleeping nearby mention the loud grinding noise. When it is severe people [...]
Polyphasic Sleep
We understand that everyone sleeps differently. That’s why bedstar has an entire knowledgebase dedicated to different sleep types and problems as well as a massive catalogue of the cheapest beds onlineso you can find the bed that really suits your needs.
Polyphasic sleep involves sleeping several times in 24 hours, as opposed to monophasic which is [...]
Thursday, April 21st, 2011
Why do we sleep?
One of the most common questions we hear at bedstar is ‘why do we sleep?’ Sleep is increasingly considered an inconvenient necessity, something which takes up time we could spend doing other useful things. Many people are proud that they can get by just fine on 5 hours of sleep a night, but are [...]
Thursday, March 31st, 2011
Sleep your back better?
How many times have you woken up with aching muscles and back or neck pain? Sometimes there is an obvious explanation – intense exercise the previous day for example. But when there is no clear cause this is often blamed on ‘sleeping funny’. Luckily, bedstar is here to tell you what exactly this might mean [...]
Thursday, March 31st, 2011
Sleep and Depression
Depression can affect your sleep more than most people realise, so read on for the latest installment in our Knowledgebase series. If you are looking to buy a new bed, you can browse through our online catalogue full of the cheapest beds online.
Sleep and depression are inextricably linked in a cause and effect relationship that [...]
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011
The Lowdown on Jetlag
Here at bedstar we continue to bring you anything and everything you need to know relating to sleep. As well as bargain beds and advice on which bed is for you, we have tips on getting a good night’s sleep and explanations of common problems.
Jetlag is the sleep disorder caused by travelling through time zones. [...]
Tuesday, January 11th, 2011
A Recipe for a Good Nights Sleep
When we’re tired, lots of us reach for a cup of coffee or a sugary snack, but does this help, and if so why? Advice about the food and drink that will help and hinder our sleep is everywhere, but now bedstar will give you a quick lowdown on what to avoid, and what may [...]
Monday, November 29th, 2010
Allergies
Whether you are after discounted mattresses and the cheapest beds around, or simply seeking some extra information when it comes to buying a new bed, bedstar’s Knowledgebase is packed with useful information. Our medical articles will give you the lowdown on health problems associated with poor sleep.
Allergies, and more specifically, people who suffer from allergic [...]
Sunday, November 14th, 2010
Wise up to Snoring
For years, people with a snoring problems were the butt of numerous jokes and gags. Most people at some point in their lives will have come across cartoons, pictures and TV shows portraying an overweight man on a mattress, snoring so loudly that he wakes the neighbours.
In truth, there’s nothing remotely funny about snoring. [...]
Wednesday, November 7th, 2007
Healthy Mind & Body = Healthy Sleep
We all know that we need to do more exercise and have a healthier diet to improve the quality of our lives. But the often-maligned ‘third piece’ of the healthy lifestyle puzzle is good sleep.
Complete Your Healthy Lifestyle
Although scientists are confident that healthy sleep helps to rejuvenate the body and mind, the exact ‘mechanics’ of [...]
Monday, October 8th, 2007
Sleep and Obesity
Overweight and obese people tend to have more problems sleeping that other people and recent studies have shown that a reduction in sleep time could be one of the contributing factors for high obesity rates in the UK.
Changes to your hormones can occur if you are unable to get a good 8 hours uninterrupted sleep [...]
Monday, October 8th, 2007
Why Do We Have Dreams?
We are all dreamers; whether it’s daydreaming while at work, or having unique and interesting dreams when we sleep. Dreaming is still one of the great ‘unsolved’ mysteries of science however. There is still a lot of research being conducted around dreaming, and the biggest question of all – ‘Why Do We Dream’ remains unanswered. [...]
Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007
Sleep and Women Part 1 - Pregnancy
Most people agree that the length of time you are able to sleep for is essential, but equally important is the quality of the sleep you are getting. Because there are biological conditions unique to women, such as pregnancy, the menopause and menstrual cycle, they may need to take into account different factors for getting [...]
Thursday, September 20th, 2007
Sleepwalking
At Bedstar.com, not only do we have some great deals on kids bed, but we also like to share our expert advice on getting a great nights sleep. After you looked through our medical articles, why not browse through our catalogue for some of the cheapest kids beds on the internet!
Sleepwalking is a disorder that [...]
Thursday, August 16th, 2007
Sleep Disorders In Women
At Bedstar.com, not only do we have some of the cheapest beds online, but we also like to share our expert advice on getting a great nights sleep. After you looked through our medical articles, why not browse through our catalogue for some of the cheapest beds on the internet!
Research has shown women are twice [...]
Thursday, August 16th, 2007
Sleep Apnoea
Here at Bedstar.com, not only do we offer you great deals on discounted leather beds, but we also like to share our expert advice on getting a great nights sleep. After you looked through our medical articles, why not browse through our catalogue for some great discounted leather beds!
Sleep Apnoea is a sleeping disorder that [...]
Thursday, August 16th, 2007
