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4 Ways the Whole Family Can Improve Sleep Hygiene

October 14, 2014 By Teresa

Sleep hygiene is critical to your family’s health and just as important as a healthy diet, exercise regimen and intellectual stimulation. However, since everyone in the family has different circadian rhythms, habits, sleep needs and obstacles for attaining quality sleep, there’s no one size fits all strategy. If you’re a parent, you need your own high quality sleep but you also need to ensure your children create good sleep hygiene habits.

Luckily, there are some basic rules for optimizing your best sleep. First, keep an eye out for any family member exhibiting symptoms of sleep apnea or other risky issues. They might require medical intervention such as a CPAP machine, the care of a doctor or special devices. Otherwise, cases of insomnia and occasional sleeplessness are common but may be addressed with improved sleep hygiene.

1. Make a screen time curfew

The more time between looking at a screen and going to bed the better, but aim for at least two hours. If the kids go to bed at 9pm, that means no televisions, laptops, smartphones or other screened devices starting at 7pm. However, this rule isn’t just for kids; it can help adults sleep better, too. [Read more…]

Stay Healthy, Take A Cruise Vacation

July 15, 2014 By David Jones

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Individuals, couples, and families all need to take a vacation from their daily grinds every now and then. Fortunately, for many working professionals, taking an annual vacation with pay is possible.

A holiday with loved ones or friends is a must, especially given the fast-paced and busy lifestyles that so many of us lead. Research has shown that not taking a vacation can actually lower a person’s productivity, while increasing their physical and emotional stress and the risk of getting sick.

One of the most popular forms of taking a vacation today is via a cruise – and for good reason. There are a host of benefits to taking a cruise – not only financially, but also health-wise. With their stress-free and leisurely pace, cruise vacations are the ideal way to relax the mind and body alike. When you’re out on the sea and stopping by breathtakingly beautiful islands, you have the opportunity to enjoy gorgeous views of nature and exotic locales, and meet new friends on board. [Read more…]

The Benefits To Vitamin C

June 30, 2014 By David Jones

It should come as no surprise that vitamin C is good. It is found naturally in many foods that you eat and there are plenty of ways to get a vitamin C serum as well as various supplements that contain the vitamin. By taking more vitamin C, you can explore the benefits for your skin as well as your entire body. [Read more…]

Natural fixes to various travel related problems

June 26, 2013 By Mel

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Traveling can be a lot of fun but it is not without its own set of specific problems. The average traveler can experience many discomforts and ailments whilst traveling and while there are many ailments that a small dose of painkillers can fix there are also some very handy natural remedies that you can also try. [Read more…]

Dishwashers vs. Hand Washing: Which is Best?

February 20, 2013 By Thomas

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While many people today use a dishwasher to scrub their dishes and kitchenware clean, not everyone enjoys the same luxury. There are still plenty of people across the country who eschew the conveniences of machine-powered washing in favor of cleaning each item by hand. And believe it or not, some actually do so by choice, preferring not to deal with the drawbacks of a dishwasher.

While convenience is a big selling point for many people who opt for a dishwasher, the reality is that there are many pros and cons not just for hand washing, but using a dishwasher as well. One of the main points of concern is trying to determine what method of cleaning is least damaging to your Corelle and other dish ware — it’s an unfortunate reality that dishes can become chipped or broken in the cleaning process.

But there are other issues to consider as well. Here’s a neat-and-simple breakdown.

Dishwasher pros

Of course, the easy of using a dishwasher can’t be matched by hand washing. But when it comes to dish safety — making sure that germs and bacteria are effectively killed in the washing process — dishwashers can also have an edge over hand washing. Your dishwasher is capable of using very hot water that kills all bacteria and germs, and does so without exposing your skin to high heats. Even the drying process uses hot air to keep temperatures high and make sure dangerous germs are dead.

Dishwasher cons

For all the benefits, there are some drawbacks. First off, the high heat can be damaging to some dishes — you might actually have some items that can’t be dishwashed because of the risk of warping or other damage. Some dishwashers can leave a detergent residue on dishes that makes them look dirty and stained, which can be embarrassing when you’re handing out dishes to guests in your home. And because detergents contain chemicals that may be harmful for children, you’ll have to keep these products out of a child’s reach at all times, and there’s the slight possibility that the residues could introduce those chemicals into your body.

Hand washing pros

When it comes to washing a small amount of dishes at once — which is common for people who live alone or otherwise fail to ever fill the dishwasher with an entire load — hand washing can be quicker, easier and more efficient with water and soap. You can also make a dirty dish clean much faster than what happens during a dishwasher cycle. And you can hand wash any dish and get the same results, which you can’t say when putting dishes in a dishwasher.

Hand washing cons

Because of the risk of scalding your skin, it’s impossible to expose hand washed dishes to the high temperatures of a dishwasher. That makes it tougher to fully eradicate all germs and bacteria. And when you’re washing large amounts of dishes, it can actually lead to more wasted water than what you would get from a dishwasher. Plus, it’s a tedious, time-consuming process.

While dishwashers aren’t expected to fall out of favor anytime soon, it’s your decision alone to decide what solution is best for you. You might ultimately find that your best solution is one combining both hand washing and a dishwashing machine. Whatever the case, just make sure your dishes are being effectively cleaned of germs and aren’t suffering unnecessary damage during the cleaning process.

Thomas is a professional writer living in the Philly area and he writes on behalf of Sears and other deserving brands.

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