Sleep with Larry Miller

We’ve been talking a lot about dust mites on our television and radio commercials of recent, and these little guys have been getting a lot of attention ever since. These days when I’m approached on the street, I’m asked about them just as often as I’m asked about my accountant, Irwin. So, to further educated the people of So Cal on sleep health, here’s some answers to the questions I’m most frequently asked about the little critters in our ads and, most likely, in your bed.

The Huffington Post has a sleep section “so big it needs its own page.” Whether you’re looking for funny photos of people caught napping in a bizarre place or hard-hitting articles on how “Too Little Sleep Could Kill You,” this section of The Huffington Post has something for sleep enthusiasts everywhere.

Here’s links, links and more links to some of the recent stories that have come across the Sit ‘n Sleep news desk.

In a continuing effort to educate the public on the benefits of a healthy night’s sleep, we’re sharing these recently-published articles to keep you up to date on the latest in sleep news.

As So Cal’s leading experts in sleep health, the folks over here at Sit ‘n Sleep have put together a list of ways you can cut down on your indoor allergy exposure so you can breathe freely inside your home.

At Sit ‘n Sleep, we get a lot of sleep-related news articles sent to us by our Sleep Associates, well-rested customers and experts in the field of sleep science. Read on for a quick round up of some of the more interesting articles that have recently come across our desk.

Many recent studies cite a good nights sleep as an extremely important component of a weight loss regimen. Why? A researcher from the University of Chicago says…

Carl from Van Nuys recently wrote me asking about my favorite places to hang out in Los Angeles. Well, being a Southern California native there are lots of places that I love—from Palm Springs and Ventura down to San Diego. But my favorite place to hang out would have to be the beach. I make it a point to get to the beach almost every weekend, whether it’s taking a walk on the sand alone or meeting friends for a meal at a beachside restaurant.

Another favorite thing to do is go to sporting events. The Lakers are a true passion of mine and I’ll only miss a game if I’m out of town or sick.

Life has become a little more difficult for most of us in the last several years, so I figured that moving into a new decade people might have different needs and concerns when it comes to getting a good night’s sleep than they’ve had in the past. Being in the mattress business for nearly 30 has allowed me to get information about how people sleep in lots of different ways.

I get research from the various mattress companies we work with, sleep studies from universities and private researchers, and of course lots of anecdotal information from the thousands of customers who’ve visited our stores in the last three decades. But I wanted more detailed info about what you, the consumer, need and expect from Sit ‘n Sleep so we can help you get the sleep you so desperately need.

That’s why we commissioned a Consumer Sleep Research study from Harris Interactive to find out as much as I could about current patterns of sleep. Here are some of the study’s findings:

• Well over one-half (58 percent) of adults often feel sick or not rested when they sleep on an old or uncomfortable mattress.
• Half of all respondents exercise less without a good night’s sleep.
• Almost 2/3 of full and part time workers feel that an old or uncomfortable mattress affects their performance at work.

A reader from Valencia wrote and wants to know my personal secret for a good night’s sleep. Well, there are several things that are a must: First, the room has to be pretty dark with no distractions. I turn off all electronics and sometimes use a wave or white noise machine to block out any sounds that might keep me from falling asleep. Also, I keep my room at a moderate temperature and make sure not to drink caffeine or eat sugar hours before bedtime. I even keep my alcohol intake to a minimum.

And, I know that as important as a comfortable mattress is for a good night’s sleep, it’s essential that I have a great pillow too … one that’s comfortable and not more than two years old.