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Sleep! Oh How I Miss You
If you have been on Peanut Butter and Whine for a while, you know that I complain WHINE about not sleeping well. WELL, I’m here to whine some more. Is it my age? Is it the mattress? Is it the pillow? Is it The Husband? (Yes, I do like to blame him for everything. WHY not this??) All I know is I wake up tired. I wake up with my back hurting. My neck hurting, and the dog is snoring. I think the only one in the bed getting a good night’s sleep IS THE DOG!! (she does NOT look amused at the early morning photo shoot) A doctor’s visit…
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Win $50 YOUR Way Giveaway February 2024
Hello Little Peanuts! I hope that January was a good month for everyone. I hope that those of you who have been fighting colds feel much better. Life on the Mountain has been pretty calm. I FINALLY made it off the mountain to go pick up my CPAP machine. YUP! Your diesel generator, chainsaw Head Peanut SNORES. LOUD!! After a sleep study, I was diagnosed with severe Sleep Apnea. So, sleep mask it is. I was quite pleased to find out that all I need is a device that covers my nose and shoots in air. OKAY, OKAY fine it doesn’t really SHOOT in air but it does send in…
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Solutions for a Silent Night: 5 Effective Snoring Remedies
You need snoring remedies when snoring disrupts not only the snorer’s own rest but also the sleep of anyone within earshot. The noisy and abrasive sounds make it difficult to achieve sound slumber. Fortunately, there are solutions that can help reduce or even eliminate snoring altogether. By identifying the root cause and trying tailored remedies, snorers can regain peaceful and quiet sleep. 1. Experiment with Ideal Sleep Positions Sometimes simple adjustments in sleep position can help stop noisy snoring. The effects of gravity on throat tissue can lead to airway obstruction. For example, sleeping on the back allows the tongue to fall backward into the airway, narrowing breathing passages. The…
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Not Sleeping Well? 7 Factors Affecting Sleep and Your Sleep Quality
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, a good night’s sleep is often overlooked, yet it plays a crucial role in our overall well-being. Many factors can affect the quality of our sleep, leading to restless nights and groggy mornings. Understanding these factors is the first step toward reclaiming a peaceful and restorative slumber. In this exploration, we delve into seven common elements that impact the quality of your sleep, shedding light on how to address them for a rejuvenated and refreshing rest. 1. Screen Time Before Bed Excessive screen time before bed, especially on electronic devices like smartphones and computers, exposes your eyes to blue light, disrupting your…
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Sleep Deprivation!?!?
Everyone has experience sleep deprivation at some point in their lives. You might have felt the effects of not getting enough sleep, whether due to a late-night work shift or a restless baby. But do you know just how much of an impact sleep deprivation can have on your life? 35% of Americans don’t get enough sleep, leading to mental and physical health problems. Lack of sleep can cause anxiety and depression, impair cognitive function, weaken the immune system, and increase the risk of obesity and chronic illnesses. Poor sleep habits can also lead to relationship conflict, decrease work performance and productivity, and make one look tired and dull. To…
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Sleep! Ahhhh Blissful Sleep. PLEASE!!!!
Growing up I wondered what my Grandma was up so early in the morning. Then the older my Mom got the earlier she was awake. Now I think them b&$#+(%’s passed it down to ME!?! Why??? That’s just rude. I’m certain it’s more of that Karma stuff. (Yeah, yeah, teen years ….. blah blah blah). Now, put me on the couch? Pffffffttttttt I can fall asleep almost instantly, in the most uncomfortable positions. What’s up with THAT!? So, I trudge upstairs, cuddle up in bed and…… and…… and….. yup I stare at the ceiling. Drum my fingers on my stomach. THEN! My mind starts to get in on that action.…
