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Sleeping Pad Buying Guide
Sleeping Pad Buying Guide
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Sleep is an important aspect of the human life pattern. Getting the appropriate hours of sleep is vital to be able to function well all throughout the day. Sleep also helps in keeping an individual function appropriately in a social setting.
Getting appropriate sleep is also just necessary when one is out in the woods and is vulnerable to the harsh realities of nature. Sleeping during camping could be a very difficult thing to do, especially when there is no good sleeping ...
Keywords:
camping sleeping pad,sleeping bag pad,self inflating sleeping pad,foam sleeping pad
Article Body:
Sleep is an important aspect of the human life pattern. Getting the appropriate hours of sleep is vital to be able to function well all throughout the day. Sleep also helps in keeping an individual function appropriately in a social setting.
Getting appropriate sleep is also just necessary when one is out in the woods and is vulnerable to the harsh realities of nature. Sleeping during camping could be a very difficult thing to do, especially when there is no good sleeping pads available for you to slumber in.
During these moments, it would be best to think that avoiding such situations is the better part to do than reacting to something that is readily preventable.
For this reason, before going out there, it is best to buy the best sleeping pad you could find that could most probably give you the best sleep you have ever had when in the outdoors.
Remember, nights are freezing out in the open, where the stars are your ceiling and the night-time wind is your blanket. So without a comfortable sleeping pad, you are probably a sitting duck and experience hypothermia. So here are basic tips when you are thinking of buying that sleeping pad.
1. Know how much you want to spend on
There are a variety of sleeping pads available. Their prices range from as low as twenty dollars to as high as one hundred dollars. Know how much your budget is as well as how much that budget fulfills your needs when you are already out there in natures elements.
2. Know how much you will be using it
Sleeping pads are for sleeping, of course. However it is always best to consider that you will be carrying the sleeping pad all the way up to where you want to camp in. This holds true when backpacking. As much as possible, you should never underestimate the correctness of a compact bag, both in weight and volume.
A heavy sleeping pad could make you curse all the way up to your camping destination. Of course, car camping is a different matter all together. In this case, volume and weight is not that important, and carrying something with a little more bulk is perfectly tolerable.
3. Know your sleeping pad
Believe it or not, there are lots of pad types that are currently out in the market. There is an air mattress, a foam pad that is closed as well as open, a pad that is self-inflating.
The cheap type of mattress is an air mattress, it is also comfortable. Of course, they are a bit bulky and heavy too. Unfortunately, they are also poor insulators.
Meanwhile, foam pads that are the open-cell types are also cheap and comfortable, yet they are also a bit bulky and are generally un-usable when wet.
Pads that are the closed-cell types are a bit inexpensive and are also less than absorbent. Of course, if you really want comfort, better get the thick type ones.
Those pads that are self-inflating are really good to sleep on and can generally be rolled so that its size could be a compact one. Plus, they provide good, if not excellent, insulation. Beware though as these types of pads are also a bit more in the expensive range, and could tend to be a little bit heavy.
4. Know if you want a full length pad or not
Decide early on f you want a pad that is partial in length or full in length. Some people have determined that the pads that are full in length are generally more warm and comfortable, though they do weigh a bit more and occupies a lot more space.
You know what is best for you in the long run. Is thickness worth a lot more and is worth carrying compared to a thinner pad?
5. Compare, compare and compare
It would be best if you head on to your neighborhood store that sells outdoor gears and try to see and compare the variety of pads that are available out there. Compare those pads that meets your needs and fit your budget with those that are a bit more expensive perhaps. Doing such could probably help you decide that to purchase and call your own.
All in all, you know what you want, what you need and what best suits your body type and preference. Go for the one you are comfortable with, at the same time taking these factors mentioned above in consideration.
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Sleeping Pills : Science's Answer To The Sandman's Magic Dust?
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748
Summary:
About sleeping disorders, enumerates the 3 most common kinds of sleeping disorders, the natural means of correcting sleeping disorder on its early onset, and how sleeping pills are helpful and harmful at the same time.
Keywords:
sleeping pill, over the counter sleeping pill, side effects of sleeping pill
Article Body:
There's a song that goes, ÂMister Sandman, bring me a dream. Do you remember the folklore that old people used to tell kids to lull them to sleep? It's about this mystical person that brings sleep by sprinkling magic dust into children's eyes. Enter Sandman.
Sleeping disorders have become more and more prominent over the ages. More than 60 million American adults encounter difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or sleeping well. Stress and environment also contribute to sleep disorders. Stress causes sleep disorder in such a way that the brain is active as the person thinking about things such as finances, marital problems, health issues and extreme boredom to name a few. Environment also plays a role in such a way that a noisy neighborhood can disrupt your sleep if not stop you from getting your well deserved rest. Living in a loud environment, working on the night shift, excessive consumption of caffeine-containing products, these may cause you to lose sleep.
The three most common of sleeping disorders are: sleep apnea (snoring), restless legs syndrome (RLS), and insomnia. The term apnea was derived from the latin prefix a- for absence, and the suffix -pnea for breathe. Snoring starts when the air passage is not fully open and it air is forced through it. Those with RLS feel a strong urge to move their legs, it is characterized by a tingling feeling in the legs while sitting or lying still as if something is crawling on the legs. Worst cases of RLS prevents a person from falling asleep. Insomnia, being the most common among the three disorders listed, is the inability to fall asleep, remain asleep or sleep restfully through the night; this may include constantly awakening too early.
There are several ways to work around insomnia. Regular exercise, especially during the afternoons or early evenings have proven beneficial to getting a good night's sleep. Engaging in relaxing activities such as reading, watching TV, or taking a warm bath is also helpful to induce sleep as it calms the mind and body. In cases where hunger is the reason for having difficulty sleeping, a light snack might help. Resisting the urge to smoke before bedtime also helps as nicotine is a kind of stimulant that may keep you awake for the rest of the night. The best way to get around it is to establish a regular bedtime until the body has been accustomed to sleeping at a specific time of day.
If all else fails, take a sleeping pill. Sleeping pills are sleep-promoting medications that are generally used to establish a sleeping habit when all other natural means have failed. These medications are closely related to sedatives as is a mild form of sedative. Heavy doses are prescribed for people with anxiety disorders. It is only effective if difficulty sleeping is still on its early stage. Once insomnia has been on-going for a long while, it will prove to be less helpful as no sleep-inducing medication should be used as long term treatment.
According to recent surveys, health professionals have decreased prescribing sleeping pills. Only when the sleeping disorder proves to be hazardous to a patient's health do they advise the use of these pills. Over the counter sleeping pills are available in the market, though it is advised that sleeping pills should never be taken if it isn't prescribed by a doctor as side effects might emerge.
Side effects of sleeping pills being used for long periods of time include increased mortality rate. Research shows that people who use it long term are more likely to die early than those who smoke. Sleeping pills doesn't cure chronic insomnia, but continuous ingestion of the medication may cause chemical dependency to it. It may also affect short-term memory, giving you a sort of hangover effect. Sleeping pills intensify certain neurotransmitters that stop the lungs from firing up, causing asphyxiation. People with sleep apnea must not use sleeping pills because it will increase the number of pauses and lengthen the pause time in breathing which may cause serious brain damage due to lack of oxygen.
Sleeping pills, however convenient it is to use, isn't a cure for any sleeping disorder. It cannot be used to treat insomnia's underlying causes, it can only give you temporary relief by giving you the rest you need at the moment. It is best to exhaust all natural means of getting through sleeping disorders as their effects are longer lasting than that induced by sleeping pills.
Sleeping Pills : Science's Answer To The Sandman's Magic Dust?
Word Count:
748
Summary:
About sleeping disorders, enumerates the 3 most common kinds of sleeping disorders, the natural means of correcting sleeping disorder on its early onset, and how sleeping pills are helpful and harmful at the same time.
Keywords:
sleeping pill, over the counter sleeping pill, side effects of sleeping pill
Article Body:
There's a song that goes, ÂMister Sandman, bring me a dream. Do you remember the folklore that old people used to tell kids to lull them to sleep? It's about this mystical person that brings sleep by sprinkling magic dust into children's eyes. Enter Sandman.
Sleeping disorders have become more and more prominent over the ages. More than 60 million American adults encounter difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or sleeping well. Stress and environment also contribute to sleep disorders. Stress causes sleep disorder in such a way that the brain is active as the person thinking about things such as finances, marital problems, health issues and extreme boredom to name a few. Environment also plays a role in such a way that a noisy neighborhood can disrupt your sleep if not stop you from getting your well deserved rest. Living in a loud environment, working on the night shift, excessive consumption of caffeine-containing products, these may cause you to lose sleep.
The three most common of sleeping disorders are: sleep apnea (snoring), restless legs syndrome (RLS), and insomnia. The term apnea was derived from the latin prefix a- for absence, and the suffix -pnea for breathe. Snoring starts when the air passage is not fully open and it air is forced through it. Those with RLS feel a strong urge to move their legs, it is characterized by a tingling feeling in the legs while sitting or lying still as if something is crawling on the legs. Worst cases of RLS prevents a person from falling asleep. Insomnia, being the most common among the three disorders listed, is the inability to fall asleep, remain asleep or sleep restfully through the night; this may include constantly awakening too early.
There are several ways to work around insomnia. Regular exercise, especially during the afternoons or early evenings have proven beneficial to getting a good night's sleep. Engaging in relaxing activities such as reading, watching TV, or taking a warm bath is also helpful to induce sleep as it calms the mind and body. In cases where hunger is the reason for having difficulty sleeping, a light snack might help. Resisting the urge to smoke before bedtime also helps as nicotine is a kind of stimulant that may keep you awake for the rest of the night. The best way to get around it is to establish a regular bedtime until the body has been accustomed to sleeping at a specific time of day.
If all else fails, take a sleeping pill. Sleeping pills are sleep-promoting medications that are generally used to establish a sleeping habit when all other natural means have failed. These medications are closely related to sedatives as is a mild form of sedative. Heavy doses are prescribed for people with anxiety disorders. It is only effective if difficulty sleeping is still on its early stage. Once insomnia has been on-going for a long while, it will prove to be less helpful as no sleep-inducing medication should be used as long term treatment.
According to recent surveys, health professionals have decreased prescribing sleeping pills. Only when the sleeping disorder proves to be hazardous to a patient's health do they advise the use of these pills. Over the counter sleeping pills are available in the market, though it is advised that sleeping pills should never be taken if it isn't prescribed by a doctor as side effects might emerge.
Side effects of sleeping pills being used for long periods of time include increased mortality rate. Research shows that people who use it long term are more likely to die early than those who smoke. Sleeping pills doesn't cure chronic insomnia, but continuous ingestion of the medication may cause chemical dependency to it. It may also affect short-term memory, giving you a sort of hangover effect. Sleeping pills intensify certain neurotransmitters that stop the lungs from firing up, causing asphyxiation. People with sleep apnea must not use sleeping pills because it will increase the number of pauses and lengthen the pause time in breathing which may cause serious brain damage due to lack of oxygen.
Sleeping pills, however convenient it is to use, isn't a cure for any sleeping disorder. It cannot be used to treat insomnia's underlying causes, it can only give you temporary relief by giving you the rest you need at the moment. It is best to exhaust all natural means of getting through sleeping disorders as their effects are longer lasting than that induced by sleeping pills.
