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Friday, August 21, 2009 


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BedInABox™, LLC was founded for the purpose of creating affordable luxury bedding for budget-conscious people. Our memory foam mattress can help to ease muscle and joint pain, providing the comfort needed for deep sleep and good health.

Friday, June 19, 2009 

Current mood:  working
It would be great to know the exact amount of sleep necessary to start the next day refreshed [with just the right amount of energy to glide through tasks easily], and then fade easily into peaceful sleep when hitting the pillow that night.  Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a "magic number" of resting hours, as it varies for everyone despite the popular eight-hour rule.  In fact, sleep trends indicate that getting a good night's rest is at the bottom of our national "to-do" list.

Our bodies are pre-programmed to be sleepier at certain times of the day than others.  For example, that afternoon slow-down and evening fatigue is completely normal for adults, and is due to your body’s natural “time clock” [scientifically referred to as the Circadian rhythm].  In contrast, the Circadian rhythms of teenagers make for highly alert late-evening hours-- which would explain why staying up all night used to be so easy to do. If your household is composed of several age groups, altering schedules to accommodate everyone's sleeping needs may be difficult but is certainly necessary.  

The National Sleep Foundation has established guidelines, seen below, based on particular age groups:

Age - Hours of Sleep
Newborn (1-2 months) - 10.5-18 hours
Infant (3-11 months) - 9-12 hours at night, and 30-minute to 2-hour naps 1-4 times a day






Toddlers (1-3 years) - 12-14 hours
Preschoolers (3-5 years) - 11-13 hours
School-Aged Children (5-12 years) - 10-11 hours
Teenagers (11-17) - 8.5-9.25 hours
Adults - 7-9 hours
Older Adults - 7-9 hours
 
So how do you find out how many hours of sleep you personally need? The answer is found by simply going to bed.  Mark everything off the to-do list, clear your mind, and sleep for a set number of hours, making a note of how you feel the next morning. Some people perform perfectly well on just six hours, but others easily need nine—the key is to listen to your body.  Try testing several different times to determine which is ideal for you, and then maintain that routine, even on the weekends! Tailor a routine to fit your entire family based on their needs, and avoid planning activities that will disrupt their respective sleep schedules.

Most importantly, designate your bedroom the "sleep-only room" and make it as peaceful and comfortable as possible so you can fall asleep easily and stay asleep. If your mattress or pillows are making it difficult to rest, it’s time for an upgrade. All activities such as eating, watching television or working on the computer need to happen in another room. Still having problems winding down? The National Institutes of Health recommend that you try taking a warm bath, listening to soothing music or drinking a warm beverage.  They also advise that you avoid consuming alcohol or caffeine two to three hours before bed, and that you get your exercise several hours before bed.  Sleep well!
 
Sources:  
http://nih.gov/ "2003 National Sleep Disorders Research Plan"
http://www.sleepfoundation.org "How much sleep do I really need?"

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Wednesday, June 10, 2009 
Annual award makes it two-in-a-row for Northeast Tennessee e-Commerce company.



‭    ‬For the second year in a row,‭ ‬BedInABox.com was recognized by the Better Business Bureau of Greater East Tennessee for accomplishing a complaint-free year.
‭    ‬Specializing in the sale of memory foam mattresses,‭ ‬BedInABox.com earned the‭ “‬BBB Customer Service Award‭” ‬for its efforts.
‭    ‬The BBB of Greater East Tennessee processed‭ ‬4,950‭ ‬complaints in‭ ‬2008.‭ ‬Nationally,‭ ‬862,128‭ ‬complaints were processed out of over‭ ‬60‭ ‬million inquiries.  According to a 2002‭ ‬Gallup study, three‭ ‬out of‭ four ‬consumers naturally prefer to do business with a BBB accredited business.
‭    ‬As a respected memory foam mattress dealer,‭ ‬BedInABox.com is proud to accept this recognition as a BBB Complaint-Free Business.  In fact, BedInAbox.com has never had a single complaint registered with the BBB in its history, and will strive to continue this unblemished track record of excellent customer service. 



ABOUT US:


BedInABox™, LLC is an Internet retailer of high-quality memory foam mattresses.  Using next-generation foam technology perfected by the scientists at BASF, our mattresses are manufactured by North Carolina Foam Industries of materials that are 100 % U.S.-made.  Founded for the purpose of creating affordable, luxury bedding for budget-conscious people, our memory foam mattresses can help to ease muscle and joint pain and provide the comfort needed for deep sleep and good health.  Please visit our website at BedinaBox.com to learn more about how to get America's highest quality, lowest priced memory foam mattress.



Tuesday, June 02, 2009 

Category: Life
We spend fully‭ one-third ‬of our lives asleep and it's a vital part of every person's life,‭ ‬but it's an activity that most people know very little about-- and we oftentimes even take this important need for granted.‭   ‬If you've ever been out of your usual sleeping schedule or have suffered from a lack of sleep,‭ ‬you know how critical a good night's sleep is.‭ ‬In order to improve the quality of your sleep it's important to understand what happens while we rest.
‭    So, what exactly is sleep? Sleep as defined by dictionary.com is “to take the rest afforded by a suspension of voluntary bodily functions and the natural suspension, complete or partial, of consciousness; cease being awake.”2  We do know sleep is so vital to our survival that it's a matter of life and death. Laboratory rats that were deprived of sleep only lived two to three weeks.1 A basic sleep tip, therefore, would simply be: don't underestimate the importance of a good night's sleep.
‭    The National Institute of Health acknowledges that even though we don't know the exact reason we sleep, it is something our bodies and mind must have. You might think that while we sleep so does our body and mind, yet even though we aren't aware of what's going on while we sleep, our bodies remain busy. In fact, some segments of our brains are even more active while we sleep.1
‭    Sleep is regulated by a pair of systems in our body: the sleep-wake process and our circadian/internal rhythmic biological clock. These systems work in tandem both to make us feel tired, [preparing our bodies to sleep], and to help us feel awake during the day-- acting as a mechanism to drive our activity and rest. Changes in our daily routines, as well as any kind of stress [in addition to myriad other factors], can alter these sensitive systems and cause people to feel tired in the morning as well as unable to sleep at night. An important sleep tip to remember is that even something so small as missing an hour of sleep for a couple days can throw our internal systems entirely off-balance.
    There are two types of sleep: non-rapid eye movement [NREM] and rapid eye movement‭ [‬REM].‭ ‬As we rest,‭ ‬we cycle between NREM and REM around every hour and a half.‭ ‬It's during REM sleep that dreaming, a vital part of sleep, occurs most often. Though we have barely begun‭  ‬to‭ ‬understand their importance and the reasons for them, they are surrounded by folklore-- such as the idea that eating spicy foods just before bed will give you strange dreams. ‭ In fact, a‬ great tip to help you sleep better is to avoid eating or drinking anything at all for at least‭ ‬2-3‭ ‬hours before going to bed‭ so that you‬ fall asleep faster.3
‭    If you feel tired throughout the day, if you can't fall asleep at night, or if you have some other problem affecting your sleep, "rest assured" that you're not alone: one out of nearly every four people in the United States suffers from some form of  sleep disorder.3 Sleep problems can be caused by just one or a cavalcade of events and can occur at any age. The most common sleep disorders are:

Insomnia‭ ‬– inability or difficulty getting to sleep and staying in a resting state.
Sleep Apnea‭ ‬– sufferers will snore loudly while sleeping,‭ ‬stop breathing for a short time,‭ ‬then gasp for breath.
Narcolepsy‭ ‬– prevents people from entering a regular sleep/wake cycle,‭ ‬causing them to fall asleep uncontrollably.
Restless Leg Syndrome‭ ‬– causes a person's legs to have a sensation of tingling,‭ ‬only alleviated by moving,‭ ‬which interferes with sleep.4



Bibliography
‭    1. Sleep. (n.d.) On Dictionary.com-- Retrieved May 11, 2009, from http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/sleep
‭    2. For Teachers: Why Sleep Is Important-- Retrieved May 11, 2009, from http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/sleep/starslp/teachers/whysleep.htm
‭    3. Sleep and Aging (Published March 16, 2005)-- Retrieved May 11, 2009, from
‭        http://nihseniorhealth.gov/sleepandaging/aboutsleep/01.html
‭    4. Can't Sleep? Science Is Seeking New Answers; CAM at the NIH Focus on Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Volume XVII, Number 3: Summer 2005-- Retrieved May 11, 2009, from http://nccam.nih.gov/news/newsletter/2005_summer/sleep.htm
Tuesday, June 02, 2009 
Friday, December 05, 2008 

Current mood:  excited
Looking for a comfortable chair with state-of-the-art technology capabilities? We have it. Launched in the spring of 2006, the E1000 has been the ultimate entertainment chair since its inception. The E1000 has a built in 2.1 stereo system and sub-sonic "Bone Rattler" system that makes for an amazing experience when paired with video games, movies and even music. It's ergonomic design makes it extremely comfortable, it can be multi-player linked to other chairs and even comes with a cup holder. The E1000 is compatible with portable MP3 players and just about any electronic device that utilizes audio RCA cables.  For more information go to BedInABox.com.
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Monday, September 15, 2008 
You can tell a lot about a company by how it treats its customers. All companies boast about how well they treat their customers. But at the end of the day, only a handful of companies treat their customers with respect, honesty and care.

When purchasing a memory foam mattress via internet, the customer is extending a huge amount of trust to a company. Consider the following when dealing with a customer service representative:

1. Email: Are your emails answered promptly and fully?

2. Phone: Are your calls treated as a priority? Is the representative warm, courteous and honest?

3. Does the customer service representative appreciate your question(s)? If he or she doesn't know an answer, do they offer to so some research and to follow-up with a call back?

4. Is the representative knowledgeable about the company's return policy, warranty and shipping times?

5. Does the rep use one of the items you're considering as a purchase?

These are just a few items to consider when evaluating which company to trust. There are many companies out there who want your business. Do the right thing for yourself and be picky.

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 
Memory Foam Mattresses featuring Pluracel Vx Visco-Elastic Memory Foam carry the perfect combination of density and softness. This is next-generation memory foam. That means the foam does not require time and temperature to heat up and conform to your body. That also means you fall asleep more quickly and won't be disturbed by "valleys" in the foam when you roll over and then roll over again. Undisturbed sleep is a gift.

Memory foam made from previous formulations cannot claim these characteristics. It's simply an older technology — that's all. When I buy a product, I want the product that is the best version of it, and right now, Pluracel Vx Visco-Elastic Memory Foam is the latest and greatest and most comfortable memory foam out there.

Tuesday, September 09, 2008 


High quality items are the result of high quality processes. Period. It's true in cooking, it's true in photography and it's even true in the mattress industry. When I eat a home-made, fresh, hand-made cheeseburger, there is simply no fair comparison to a fast-food burger that I swallow without tasting. When I take pictures with a high-tech camera and process them on the best paper, I get a result worthy of a frame on the wall.  When I purchase a high quality, state-of-the-art American-made memory foam mattress I am going to get a better night's rest. Period.

Foam made by NCFI  (North Carolina Foam Industries) is backed by BASF technology and nearly 50 years in the business. There are no toxins, carcinogens or unnecessary chemicals in NCFI foam. That means a carefully crafted, scientifically tested product that is safe and reliable. Imported foam is often filled with toxins and needless additional chemicals.  Why would I take a chance on that?

Monday, September 08, 2008 

Memory Foam: Educate Yourself

.. Smart, saavy consumers research before they buy. And that's a good thing, particularly if the purchase is made via internet. When buying a memory foam mattress, there are at least a few items to consider:

1.  Who makes the foam?

2. What kind of foam is it? Why does the company promote this particular type of foam?

3. Policies:  What about a return? A warranty? A manufacturer's defect?

4.  Testimonials: What are real customers saying about the product on the site and on the web?

5. Prices: Expensive does not always mean a superior product.

6.Customer service access:  Does the company respond promptly to calls and emails? When you speak with a representative, is he or she honest, open and willing to answer your questions?

These are only a few items to consider before making the leap to buying a memory foam mattress online. There is plenty of information available on the internet, so do yourself a favor and do the research first.