Category: Sleep Health

Athletes and active folks alike have probably wondered, does sleep help heal injuries? After stepping off the field or ending an intense workout session, we’ve always been told to “cool down” with stretches and deep breathing to benefit our bodies — or, in the case of serious injuries, undergo physical therapy to restore our strength…

The importance of proper spine alignment while sleeping cannot be ignored. As mattress experts, we have repeatedly seen that an improperly aligned spine can lead to a multitude of sleep and health problems.  Over the years, we have heard medical professionals or other experts spread misinformation regarding sleep health and proper spine alignment online, saying…

For the super moms who are super tired, here are our expert sleep tips for tired moms! Mothers, from pregnancy to menopause, all struggle with sleep at some point in their motherhood journey. Between taking care of the kids, taking care of the house, and taking care of work, moms often put their own needs…

Is stress keeping you up at night? Are you so stressed that you can’t sleep? In honor of Stress Awareness Month, the mattress experts from Texas Mattress Makers are here to discuss how stress affects sleep, and how you might decrease your stress for a better night’s rest. Although stress is a very natural part…

Waking up tired can make starting the day feel impossible. Although the feeling of waking up tired is a common occurrence for many sleepers, it can be frustrating to feel exhausted after a full night’s rest. If you’re someone who can relate to the phrase “I never wake up feeling refreshed,” you may benefit from…

In honor of National Sleep Awareness Week, we’re going to be tackling the age-old question Is beauty sleep real? Countless movies, television shows, and even fairy tales have referenced the term “beauty sleep” to showcase a character, typically wearing a sleep eye mask, going to bed in hopes of waking up beautiful. But many have…

Melatonin is a popular sleep aid supplement that has helped a plethora of people with a number of sleep problems — however, there are both pros and cons of taking melatonin that we think every sleeper should be aware of.  The term melatonin refers to the hormone that our brains produce as a response to…

Ever wondered how sleep affects relationships? Here at Texas Mattress Makers, it is our mission to educate sleepers on just how important a good night’s rest is for overall quality of life. Unfortunately, the subject of poor sleep and its effect on your interpersonal relationships is often glossed over. Sleep affects your mood and your…

It may sound obvious, but falling asleep and waking up at the same time every day is the number one rule of how to keep a consistent sleep schedule. When our body’s internal clock becomes accustomed to a schedule, our brains begin to release melatonin, the sleep hormone, when it knows it’s time for bed.…