This review is fort he Marpac Dohm sound machine, a simple but effective machine that general gets very positive reviews. Overall Pros This is a very good noise machine, providing some of the best sound options available on the market.  It creates noise with rushing air, rather than digitally, which provides a very natural and uninterrupted white noise for sleep. ...

If you are having trouble getting enough sleep, then you have problem have trouble staying focused and energized during the day.  Ever feel tired in the middle of the afternoon?  It’s no fun, and most people solve this issue by drinking lots of caffeine.  But are there more natural and healthier ways to boost energy?  It turns out there are ...

This is a review for the HoMedics SS-2000G/F-AMZ Sound Spa Relaxation Machine, one of the top selling white noise machines on Amazon. Overall Pros The Sound Spa is a solid sound machine at a great price.  It is very effective at blocking unwanted noise. Overall Cons The machine doesn’t have many additional features that come with higher end machines.  It ...

If you are looking into getting a new mattress, you surely have come across mattresses that are mainly made of latex and others that are made of memory foam (in addition to a more traditional innerspring concept).  While some people have a decent idea of the differences between the two, many don’t fully understand which type of mattress would be ...

Essentia is a very unique company because they offer truly natural/organic mattresses.  With such a unique take on mattresses, I wanted to investigate this company and see how their mattresses compared to the other brands that I have tried.  Here is my Essentia review. Models Essentia has seven different mattress models.  They range significantly in price and in what makes ...

This review is for the Sound Soother white noise machine, made by Sharper Image.  We include an overview of its features, as well as summary of its effectiveness and customer value. Overall Pros The Sound Smoother is effective for blocking out noise, with a wide selection of sounds and good volume control.  The timer, alarm clock, and great appearance of ...

Duxiana, provider of the Dux beds, is a luxury mattress provider hailing from Sweden.  The company has a unique take on mattresses that I felt compelled to investigate.  Here is my review of the Dux beds. History The company that makes the Duxiana bed has been a family-owned business out of Sweden for a long time now.  The Dux bed ...

As you may have heard, most mattresses are made with materials that are not natural.  Memory foam and latex foam are rarely made with natural ingredients.  As consumers are becoming more aware of this, and with the recent upswing of so-called “green” products, manufacturers are increasingly providing organic and all-natural mattresses, or in other cases just “eco-friendly” mattresses.  But what ...

The decision to buy a mattress online can seem daunting at first, but it really shouldn’t.  While I personally have no vested interest in whether you buy online or in a store, I do think it’s important to help you understand what the pros and cons are for getting a mattress on the web.  See everything you need to consider ...

As scientific research advances, more and more important evidence linking sleep and weight emerges. In today’s fast-paced world, it is hard to find time for sleep. Too often, we find ourselves ignoring our need for adequate sleep and functioning on fumes. Continuing to shrug off the overwhelming research and overlook our poor sleeping habits, however, may prove dangerous to our ...