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SLEEP: WHAT YOU'RE MISSING

Number one complaint I am constantly hearing from co-workers and friends: "I'm SO tired." The obvious answer? Get more sleep!! Seems simple enough until you find yourself occupied by the Internet, work emails, games, TV, (the list goes on forever) and midnight rolls around and you're dreading your 6AM wake-up call. 

Sleep, which we all know is a necessity to living is something most of us seem to ignore. In fact, most people only get 6 hours of sleep while some of you night owls (23% to be exact) get less than 6 hours a night. Hearing these eye-opening facts about sleep deprivation, which we discovered through an article via Lifehack, might just be the true wake-up call you need to a healthy night's sleep.

• Breast Cancer: Going to bed too late DOUBLES the risk of breast cancer
• Risk of Heart Disease: Getting less than 7 hours of sleep = 100% increased likelihood of a heart attack
• Risk of Death: If you are sleep deprived, you are 20% more likely to be dead in 20 years 
• Obesity: Instead of watching TV, you could lose 14.3lbs per year by sleeping 1 hour more each day

Now that you're probably finding yourself saying, "Seriously, I could die from sleep deprivation??" Here are some positive effects that getting more sleep will have on you, mentally and physically!

• Increased Problem Solving:  A single night of sleep can more than double our ability to come up with innovative solutions to difficult problems.
• Smarter Kids: Longer sleep is associated with higher IQ in children.
• Empathy: Sleep more and increase your ability to empathize.
• Sexy Time: Ladies, no longer feel too sleepy for sex! (1 in 3 women report being too sleepy to do it.)

So why not do yourself a favor and join the 7% of people who do get the proper 8 hour sleep and look and feel healthier?? A trick in helping you fall asleep faster is called "Paradoxical Intention," which is a method by which you try to stay awake for as long as you can while laying in bed with your eyes closed. (I've personally tried this and it really does work...) Sweet Dreams to all!

The information and facts provided are based on an article on Lifehack, which is a great source for tips and advice in helping to improve all aspects of your life. http://http://bit.ly/15Q7ZUv

INSOMNIA - IS THERE A CURE?

I receive lots of questions about insomnia.  The biggest question thrown my way is how to cure it.  I had a bad case of insomnia in the 90's while waitressing in NYC, getting home at 5:30 am really thru my body for a loop, and messing up my "circadian rhythm" for years!  At the time I had no idea it was the cause of my sleeping disorder and that it would effect my sleeping patterns for years into the future.


Insomnia is characterized by not being able to fall asleep and remaining asleep.  People suffer from lack of quantity and lack of quality sleep.

There are three types of Insomnia:

Transient is when you have difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep that lasts from a few days to a few weeks.

Acute is when you are unable to fall asleep for several weeks.

Chronic Insomnia is characterized by the fact that it lasts from months to years.

I don't know the cure but there are many causes for the condition.  If you can spot what it is that you are doing that could be causing your tossing and turning, you have the ability to change your sleep habits and get back to rejuvenating sleep and living life fully recharged!

Don't use stimulants such has caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, or weight loss medications, they are all culprits when it comes to preventing you from getting some shut eye.


Disruption in your biological sleep clock, such has jet lag, jobs where you work late at night, sleeping hot or cold.  Sleeping on the wrong mattress for your body type can cause you to wake up too.  If your mattress is too soft it will hammock beneath you, the spine bows downwards, causing pressure around your hips.  If you are sleeping on a mattress that is too firm it pushes your spine upwards, causing pressure around the shoulders and knees and the pain can wake you up. 

When you find the perfect support system, your spine will be straight and your entire body will be supported evenly.

Then we have psychological issues.  That I can't help you with.  Stress and anxiety are big problems; a racing mind can keep you up all night.  I know this may sound silly, but I count backwards from 100 when my mind won't allow me to sleep, and it works.  It's kind of like counting sheep.

Another off the wall tip is if you can move locations, get up and lie on the couch, you may fall asleep right away.  Winston Churchill is famous for taking naps and he had two identical bedrooms in The War Room. If he couldn't fall asleep in one bedroom he would go to the other.  I myself have tried this and it works, I don't know why?

My run of the mill tips for alleviating insomnia are, the room should be dark, temperature should be cool, get a mattress that is has big has you have room for with the correct support system, no stimulants close to the time you hit the sack, and working out later in the day also helps.  Good luck and I look forward to hearing feedback as to if any of this was helpful.



JUST THE FACTS - Memory Foam / Latex

People often want my opinion on which mattress type is better, especially between Latex and Memory Foam/aka Visco.  They both have attributes that make them great mattresses but they feel quite different.  I always give the customers the facts and let them make their own decision.  I don't think of myself as a sales person but more of a guide.  At the end of the day it's their comfort that counts and everyone has their own personal preference.  I just want to make sure I can give them the information they need to make the right decision.  I want them to love their mattress.

Memory foam has a gel-like feel, and contouring support.  Some people love the feeling and will sleep on nothing else, while others can't get used to it.  It is all a matter of what you like.  Tempur-material, is only found in Tempur-Pedic mattresses, and are not like other memory foams.  The Tempur Technology lets the mattress sense and conform to your particular body shape and temperature, allowing you to sleep undisturbed thru the night.  If you fall into the "Hot Sleeper" category Tempur-Pedic has created the new Breeze Technology that makes the mattress actually feel cool to the touch and draws heat away from your body, keeping you cool.  "+CantoniSleepStudio sells "+Tempur-Pedic   because it is the best in it's category with the most options.  

Latex beds can be confusing to consumers.  There's a lot of words thrown around that most people have never heard of such as Talalay, Dunlop, and terms that we know such as green, organic, natural, synthetic, it makes cutting to the truth difficult.  I have done quite a bit of research on the subject because I want to untangle the myths, dispel rumors and give "+Cantoni Sleep Studio customers the facts, so they are armed with knowledge to help them make an educated decision when choosing a Latex Mattress. 



Natural Latex is great for durability.  There are two types of Synthetic Latex, Dunlop and Talalay. 

Dunlop has been around longer.  The problem with having a bed made completely from Dunlop is every layer is slightly different because of the method used, natural sediment settles to the bottom of each layer.  The layers are slightly firmer on the bottom.  Dunlop latex is great to use has a support layer in a latex mattress.

Talalay latex is made in a similar way, with the exception of several key steps.  After the latex is poured it is sealed in a vacuum chamber then it is flash frozen before it's baked.  This makes for a more consistent cell structure making it more breathable and the feel more consistent.  The best latex mattresses are made with a combo of both Natural latex for durability and Talalay latex for its consistency.  The most common ratio is 60% synthetic and 40% natural.  Be cautious if a company doesn't disclose the percentage of natural latex in the mattress.  There are companies out there who no longer use petroleum oil to make latex but use plant based oils, so it's still good to our world.  Cantoni carries latex mattresses designed by Earl Kluft, we have them in both firm and plush.  Latex comfort level is often compared to spring mattresses because of the bounce. 

 If you have concerns about latex allergies, let me put your mind to rest.  Talalay latex is produced in such a way that the allergen producing protein is removed, washed out because of the open cell.  The latex mattress never touches anyone.  1% of the population is allergic to latex and not a single report of latex allergy has been due to latex pillows or mattresses.

If you have any questions or concerns please drop me a note and I will get you an answer.



 

JETSETTER ALERT

Summertime is here and many of you are planning your summer getaways, you should also be planning on how to manage your jet lag and keep it to a minimum.  Let's face it, jet lag can be a real drag, no rhyme intended but it can put a damper on your vacation if you aren't feeling your best.

A big heads up to those of you traveling west to east, the recovery time is harder, if going east to west the recovery time is 30-50% quicker.  Despite which direction you're headed I want to help make sure it's a great trip!

If you're a "Morning Person" you already have an advantage.  Early risers are always ready to go no matter the hour and are able to keep going on less sleep.  Ouch, but yes, younger people recover faster from jet lag too.  People still in their younger years haven't had their "circadian rhythms" messed up yet, making them more resilient and able to adapt to new Time Zones faster.

Ok, so  maybe you are more like myself, not so young anymore, and not a so called "Morning Person".  Don't worry I have some tips for you to make your summer vacation rock with you awake and loving life.

You should reset your clocks to the time it is in your destination.  It is not good for your brain to realize it's 1am at home while the flight attendant is serving you breakfast before your flight lands in the South of France.


If you're arriving in the morning sleep on the flight.  Easier said then done, try slipping off your shoes, wrapping up in a blanket, leaning your seat back and bring some headphones to keep out the noise.  If you will be landing at night, stay up.  I always download movies to my ipad, or watch as many in flight movies as I can stand.  No alcohol or caffeine, both will keep you awake.

Skip the Champagne and always drink lots of water.  Being on an airplane makes you dehydrated, which will only  make you feel worse.

 

Once you've arrived at your desired local, no matter how much you are dying to take a nap, do not race up to your room.  Go out, mix it up, revel in your new surroundings.   This will help stimulate the chemical changes to take place in your brain faster, so that you adapt to your new time zone more quickly.

 

If it is Daytime, try and get some sun.  Sunlight has natural vitamins and is a powerful stimulant to help regulate your biological time clock and will remind you that you should be awake.

Good Luck and Happy Travels.  If you are able, make sure you are staying somewhere that has a great mattress.  I recently stayed at The Royal Park in London and had the opportunity to sleep on a Vi-Spring.  I can honestly say it helped me over my jet lag faster.

 

 

SLEEP EXPERT DR. NEIL STANLEY

I recently returned from a trip to London where I was fortunate enough to meet and speak with Sleep Expert Dr Neil Stanley.  He has been involved in sleep research for close to 30 years, he is a past Chairman of The British Sleep Society, has a PHD, he's written 35 papers on sleep, lets just say the man knows what he's talking about.

He asked what I consider the million dollar question, " How much would you pay for something that will make you happier, healthier, more intelligent, make you lose weight, be more attractive to the opposite sex and add years to your life?"   Many of us, over the years, have spent a small fortune on diet pills, Botox etc., compared to what most of us have spent on a mattress, makes you wonder.  I've read many articles on sleep, but hearing it come straight from the horse's mouth, so to speak, had a huge impact on me.  I had no idea that a great night's sleep could change my life in so many ways.

Dr. Stanley spoke about giving people IQ tests before and after depriving them of sleep.  The testees' IQ's dropped after having been deprived of catching their zzz's.  While we are asleep our mind practices tasks we learned during the day, thus reinforcing that knowledge and boosting our memory.  Remembering why I've walked into a certain room and what I'm doing there would be fantastic.  Sign me up!  You know the saying, "Time is MONEY!"  I feel like I waste too much of it by not being on my A Game.  A well rested mind is more easily stimulated and inspired, you will be able to recreate more accurately what you dreamed about and it is usually challenges from our day to day life that we are trying to master.  If you could perform your job better you would make more money and that is something most of us aspire to.

 It isn't just great for your brain it can also help you lose weight.  Do I have your attention now?  Sleep does a body good.  Bikini Season is in full swing and I for one plan on spending lots of time in one!  Don't throw your money away on diet pills.  Sleep and our metabolism are connected by the same branch of the brain.  When you aren't getting enough sleep, the hormone Gherlin, that controls your appetite, is stimulated, making you hungry.  If your sleep is disturbed, Leptim a chemical that sends signals to your brain that you are full, will decrease and you won't feel full even if you just ate.  These are the reasons you find yourself in front of the refrigerator in the middle of the night, and we can't have that during Bikini Season.

When you sleep your mind and body are working at superior levels and you are able to have more stamina in the gym.  I wasn't going to say in bed, but we all know where this is headed.  A better body, a more active brain, add up to a more fulfilling life, can you really put a price tag on that?  Sleep is the miracle drug that can change your life.

If your mattress isn't doing it's job anymore, allow me to fit you to the perfect support system for your body at "+Cantoni Sleep Studio .

 
 

HOW TO GET WHAT YOU WANT IN BED

Are you not getting your needs met in bed?  Love just isn't enough when you aren't getting enough, sleep.  That means that no-one is getting any, then I can be a real monster.  Most of us become irritable, cranky and  not feeling very romantic when we are constantly being woken up by our partner.  If we are being honest here, we are kind of blaming them for our lack of sleep.

For starters, yes, bigger is better.  I know you are all in-love and want to be as close to your honey as possible.  That's great in theory, but it doesn't work when you're trying to sleep.  You need space and the more you can get the better off you'll be.


My personal favorite style mattress is pocketed springs, they are individually wrapped, and every spring adjusts to your body.  They work independent of each other, if you move there won't be any motion transfer.  Translation, your partner won't be disturbed, by you at least.

The mattress industry continues to evolve as consumers are becoming more aware of how important sleep is to their overall health and happiness.  A very significant key to sleeping thru the night is having the correct support system, this will stop all the tossing and turning you do, trying to get comfortable.  While you are moving around you are likely to wake your sleep deprived partner.  We all know that is not going to help your blissful life together at all. 

 

I always say, "my needs are simple, I only like the best."  This should be your philosophy when choosing a mattress, don't get a mattress that just feels ok for you, but maybe your partner loves it.  Find the right mattress to meet your needs, so you can meet your partners.

Go ahead be a PRINCESS!  Princess Diana initiated the dual mattress movement.  Prince Charles preferred a firm mattress and during Princess Diana's first pregnancy she was just too uncomfortable sleeping on her side.  The Royals owned a Vi-Spring mattress, so they contacted Vi-Spring and their expert craftsman were able to soften the Princesses side while leaving the Prince's side firm.  Right then and there a movement in the mattress industry was born.  Vi-Spring continues the tradition of making all their mattresses available in dual firmness's.  Now quite a few mattress companies have jumped on the bandwagon and followed suite, but Vi-Spring is the benchmark in which all other dual mattresses are compared.

 

Is your partner waking you up with their tossing and turning, or vice versa?  "+Cantoni Sleep Studio carries a variety of luxury mattresses that come in dual firmness's, so come down and find your perfect fit.  We can make sure you both get individualized comfort in one mattress.  Start loving your bed again:)

 

 



DORM ROOM SANCTUARY

Your child is graduating from High School, a day you thought would never come, but now it's here you're kind of dreading it.

School is finally out, let the games begin for the remainder of the summer.  Your kid isn't even thinking about college at the moment, their brain is on a one way track to FUN!  Many kids don't realize the huge expense college has become.  The cost of going to a four-year school has gone thru the roof!  Our society has taken a step back in time, to a time when only the well-off, could afford to send their children to University.  If your mini me is one of the lucky ones, you should spend a few extra bucks to ensure that your BIG bucks aren't wasted.

I personally worked while attending University of Arizona, and believe me that short nap between classes and work was crucial, I needed it to recharge my battery.  I can discuss my individual struggle, or cautionary tale of trying to sleep in a dorm room that wasn't all rainbows and unicorns, but I'm sure you have your own memories.  There is constant noise in the halls day and night, not to mention the roommate from hell who watches TV 24/7 and could care a less about you or school.  Total recollection, not a place where you awaken revived and excited for the day.

I am sure you will also never forget the horrible Twin XL Mattress that we all ended up sleeping on.  Not sure how old my mattress was but I ended up in the same room every year with the same old lumpy mattress that sagged in the middle.  OMG now that I am more aware, I can't believe I never thought to buy a mattress protector, for hygienic purposes at least.  It makes my skin crawl to think of that gross old mattress.

Your child will be spending endless hours on this mattress, sleeping, studying, hanging with friends etc.  There is no way you can totally replicate their sanctuary from home, they are going off to school to become adults.  I understand they are your greatest treasure, making sure they have what they need to be successful is important.  Sending them away from home can be hard on you too, indulge yourself too, be sure there will be some semblance of comfort.  The mattress business has created all kinds of products that can transform your kids dorm room.  Mattress Protectors are great to keep the mattress has hygienic as possible without purchasing a new mattress.  Of course all our mattresses at "+Cantoni in "+Orange County, California   come in Twin XL if you choose to go that route.  Using comfort pads, new pillows etc., we carry great creations from "+Suite Sleep Organic Luxury Mattresses & Bedding , all these things help build a special spot to unwind  and snooze in.

Don't ship your Baby away to a place where they can't get the sleep they will so seriously need to be at their best.  Sleep is important, because during sleep your brain goes over what you learned throughout the day and strengthens your memory.  All the studying done at college is the most essential reason for going, and to be able to work at their highest levels and to achieve their goals, they must be well rested.  Come to "+Cantoni Sleep Studio in Irvine California.

and choose from "+Tempur-Pedic ,Vi-Spring and products designed by "+Earl Kluft  to make their room a sanctuary from hectic days.  College for some is the highlight of their lives, make it unforgettable.

ADJUST TO THE FAST PACE OF 2013

The society we live in today you have to be able to go go go non stop just to keep up.  God forbid you fall by the way side, 2013 is not for sissy's!  In most industries you will find yourself working with people from around the globe and that includes all their crazy time zones.  Sleep, haha!  Maybe if you're lucky.  People work from wherever they can, planes, car, dinner.  Seriously our culture is constantly connected, so yes you will be working from bed too.  Clicking away on your lap top in bed, being a dynamic work horse, but sitting up in bed is not good for your back.  I hope it's worth it and you manage to get a head or at least keep up with the competition that's breathing down your neck, but at what cost?

 

 

I know you probably think "+Adjustable Bed  are for the elderly .  I admit they did make their debut in hospitals many moons ago, so what.  We all started somewhere. Adjustable beds have many medical benefits, but those same advantages translate to better health.  For example a great position is called 0Gravity, you raise your head and feet so they are about the same height, suddenly your heart doesn't have to fight against gravity to do it's work and gets a much needed break.  A favorite of mine is just barely raising my feet, it relieves stress and pressure from the back.  Aahh it feels great and has the added bonus of promoting sleep.  I mean with your industrious work load you need to catch ZZZ's when you can.  The fun doesn't stop there, if you have a snoring partner get ready to be thrilled.  All you need to do is slightly raise their head, this should decrease and possibly eliminate their snoring.  No more pushing your partner, or waking them up accidentally on purpose, hoping you will fall asleep before the rumbling starts again.

 

 

The best reason an active successful person should get an adjustable bed at "+Cantoni is if they are a prosperous player on the field of life they probably work 18 hour days and all the advantages above will improve their lifestyle.  They can bust out emails and not even get out of bed and get a massage at the same time.  Now that is living. 



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If you're concerned about the way an adjustable bed will look in your  room, don't.  Cantoni has amazing designers who will do whatever it takes to make your adjustable bed fit into the bed of your choice.  Cantoni has made sure that every mattress they carry can fit with an adjustable base.  Don't make your back wait any longer.

ARE YOU HOT IN BED?

Pick yourself up out of the gutter; come on this is a blog about sleep, not the cover story for Cosmopolitan Magazine.  Sleeping hot is a real issue.  The Better Sleep Council, did a study with couples about sleep problems and discovered temperature was their most common complaint at 43%.  Sleeping hot can happen for a variety of reasons; such has having a fast metabolism, which I think is awesome.  I don't think I could dream up a better way to lose weight then in your sleep; it's right out of "Valley of the Dolls".  Another cause, which I hate to admit will soon be on my horizon is menopause.  I have heard some real horror stories about "+Menopause Symptoms and how you will never sleep again etc., but the statistics are 75-85% of menopausal women experience sleeping hot for up to 5 years.  Yikes!

The reasons aren't as important as fixing the problem and the mattress industry is addressing it and most major bedding manufacturer's already have products in place.  Here at "+Cantoni Sleep Studio the mattress manufacturer's we carry all have mattresses designed to regulate temperature.
"+Tempur-Pedic who has been plagued by rumors that their mattresses sleep hot, has introduced Breeze Technology.  The support layer and mattress cover have been dipped in their top secret formula that pulls excess heat away from sleepers, and it works.  At "+Cantoni I have heard nothing but great feedback from clients who have bought either the Rhapsody Breeze or Cloud Supreme Breeze.
E.S.Kluft and Co has been pitching temperature regulating benefits for a while, but with some of their mattresses costing upwards of $25,000, it wasn't available to everyone.  Earl the Wizard of AHHH's didn't let that stop him, he has always been on the frontier the industry and is always searching for ways to use technology for better sleep, he is truly a visionary.  Mr. Kluft did his research and came up with "airegelle" and has used this component to design the beds he created for "+Cantoni Sleep Studio to aide hot sleepers.  I personally had the chance to speak to David Long, Kluft's right hand and he said, "It's exciting to me that a consumer can touch and actually feel the difference."

Vi-Spring is a top seller among the Royals, be it Hollywood Royalty or Kate and William.  These luxurious mattresses are made with British Fleece wool, which keeps your temperature regulated naturally and horsetail which acts like a hollow tube and allows moisture to move thru the bed.  These all natural materials keep you from getting too warm, added bonus it keeps the bed hygienic.

How is your mattress treating you?  If you're ready for the best, visit "+Vanessa Weeks at "+Cantoni Sleep Studio in Irvine California.

FROM LONDON TO ORANGE COUNTY WITH LOVE VI SPRING

Vi Spring Mattresses have been around for over 100 years!  They have just recently made their debut in Orange County at Cantoni Sleep Studio in Irvine.  They couldn't have chosen a better spot for a British Invasion.  Cantoni is known for having the BEST.  If your taste is simple and you only like the BEST then Vi Spring is your kind of mattress.

Vi Spring hasn't just been around for 100 years, they have been pioneers in the industry since they first started.  If you are currently looking to replace your mattress, you may have heard the term "pocketed spring".   FYI Vi Spring invented the" pocketed spring" and have since perfected it into a science to make sure you find the perfect support system for you.  They are formed in a honeycomb nesting pattern, so that your entire body is being supported by springs that have the right tension for your particular needs.

The above pic shows how there is no space between springs.  They also use natural materials such has wool for support and comfort layers.  The awesome thing about wool is that it is a natural fire retardant and keeps your body temperature regulated to boot.

The mattress business has continued to adapt to accommodate the new smart shoppers of today.  Mattress customers of today come armed with knowledge and they know the market is competitive.  Vi Spring isn't just competitive, they are leading the pack with new innovations but are still managing to keep it simple.
If you've only heard about Vi Spring, but have yet to actually try one, please come down to The Cantoni Sleep Studio in Orange County and allow us to find your customized support system.  If you have a partner, Vi Spring is well known for building mattresses with dual firmness's in the same mattress.  Their expert craftsman hand make each bed and if you can dream it, they can build it.  From the shores of England to the shores of Orange County custom built for you.



         

BEDS & SPOUSES

It's a battle of the sexes when it comes to the bedroom, but it doesn't have to be.

  Men see their bedroom has their lair/Bat Cave.  The male species wants and needs a place to chill out and unwind.  They focus on functionality where  women are more interested in ascetics.

I am a woman who sees her bedroom as a place to stash my most personal belongings, but I still want it to be pretty.  I've noticed that most of my female pals are very similar, everything looks great until you open a closet or drawer, then look out!  Most males want to feel comfortable and have a bedroom that isn't overflowing with  unwanted items they wish would just vanish.

Cantoni has amazing bedroom collections that are both visually appealing and highly functional.

Our objective is to create a setting that gives you the best of both worlds.  I like to think of the "+Cantoni Sleep Studio  as a place where style and comfort unite.  Not only do we carry the most luxurious mattresses in the world, from Vi Spring to Earl Kluft's latest mattress designs, we carry "+Tempur-Pedic  too. John Shaw our mattress buyer has selected mattresses that are able to fit on "+Adjustable Bed  bases.  I know what you're thinking adjustable bases are for old people.  If you haven't laid down on an adjustable bed after a long day and lifted your feet up and felt the sensation of the stress leaving your back, you are missing out.  When was the last time you had a great night of sleep?