Ben Trapskin

I have carefully studied and evaluated many mattresses, sheets, pillows, duvet inserts, comforters, sleep gadgets, and adjustable beds for over a deca... Full Bio

Let the Sleep Shepherd Put You to Sleep

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A person with closed eyes is lying on a white pillow, wearing a black cap with a yellow crescent moon and blue cloud design—possibly enjoying the benefits mentioned in many Sleep Shepherd reviews.

I’ll admit it, at first I was very skeptical. A hat that puts you to sleep? Measure’s your brain waves? Say what? When I showed it to my wife she started laughing. It wasn’t until I started reading more about this invention that I grew interested in conducting a Sleep Shepherd Review The Sleep Shepherd is … Read more

Neck Sofa Review

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A person with shoulder-length blonde hair wearing a red neck pillow and a white sweater. The image, poised for a Neck Sofa review, has a white background with a "Gabmic" logo in the bottom right corner.

The Neck Sofa is a wonderful travel pillow that you can use for travel or just around the house. It is one of the softest and most versatile neck pillows I have used. It has a patented inner core and has been endorsed by Chiropractor Dr. Matthew Lindsay. The Neck Sofa’s inner cored  helps to stabilize your neck in … Read more

Hibermate Review

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A Hibermate sleep mask and ear muff set are packaged in a clear plastic box on a wooden table. The sleep mask is orange, and the ear muffs are black. The packaging reads "For Better Sleep Anytime Anywhere" and "Amazing Hibermate sleep masks with ear muffs for sleeping.

Two days ago I received the Hibermate sleep mask. A unique sleep mask with ear muffs, the first I have ever come across. A truly one of a kind product that blocks light and sound to give you quality sleep in a less than ideal sleep environment. The Hibermate was invented in Australia but is … Read more

Dream Skin Pillowcase Review

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A large white pillow stands upright against a light background. In front of it is a product package for the "Dream Skin Pillowcase." The package features an image of a smiling woman lying down and text detailing the beauty benefits of the pillowcase.

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could reduce your wrinkles while sleeping? I have reviewed a pillow that will get rid of sleep wrinkles called the JuveRest Pillow and now there’s a product out called the Dream Skin Pillowcase.  The benefits of the Dream Skin Pillowcase are as follows: Claims  Reduces wrinkles and sleep lines  Moisturizes … Read more

Perpetual Shade Review

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A person with long dark hair lies in bed covered by a white blanket, wearing a silver Perpetual Shade sleep mask and red lipstick. One arm is extended above their head, with an index finger pointing upwards. The overall look is calm and relaxed.

If you are looking for a unique gift for your special someone, take a look at Perpetual Shade. About Perpetual Shade is a boutique sleep mask company that makes one of a kind, hand crafted sleep masks, using the finest silk. You can find these sleep masks in a handful of specialty shops in the … Read more

Sleeper Scarf Review

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A packaged Sleeper Scarf on a wooden surface. The packaging shows three images demonstrating how to wear, inflate, and sleep with the Sleeper Scarf. The text reads "Travel Fashionably, Sleep Stylishly" and provides a website URL along with a QR code.

If you are a frequent traveler you know how important it is to have everything you need on hand and not have to be inconvenienced by digging through your luggage or carry-on to find what you need. One accessory that I’ve always wanted but never wanted to lug around is a good neck pillow for … Read more

Memorial Day Mattress Sales 2016

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Memorial Day Mattress Sales 2016 are fast approaching and the mattress stores are getting ready to bombard consumers with their annual Memorial Day Mattress sales. Before you get too excited and tempted by the “massive discounts” and “lowest prices of the year” please do yourself a favor and take a look at some of the new … Read more

HemingWeigh Acupressure Mat Review

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A person wearing a black sports bra and black shorts lies on an acupressure mat with white circular pressure points. The person has their eyes closed and appears to be relaxing or meditating.

Ever since Christmas 2014 I have been enjoying my Acupressure mat from HemingWeigh. This acupressure mat is made up of tiny sets of plastic spikes that don’t pierce your skin. The HemingWeigh model also comes with a head rest although I wouldn’t recommend using that right away until you acclimate to the regular mat. An acupressure mat is designed to promote circulation and relaxation. When I first used it, I lied down on it with a t-shirt on since I was afraid that the spikes would hurt too much. Most sites I have come across recommend using an Acupressure mat for about 15-25 minutes per session.

When you first lie down on the mat you feel an acute sharp poking pain. However, after about 5 minutes your body starts to release endorphins to deal with the pain. At this point you may notice a sort of warming sensation in your back. The pain will dissipate and you will start feeling relaxed. I try not to focus on anything and just let the mat do its work. After about 4 sessions I was able to graduate to using the head rest but you need to make sure its positioned properly to get the full benefit. I wouldn’t say there really all that much benefit to the head rest but it is a nice option if you don’t want your head on the floor.

I stay on my mat for 25 minutes at a time usually at night after I workout and after a shower. I find that lying on the mat help with recovery from my workouts and makes me fall asleep much faster. I’m not sure why that is but if you read through the reviews on Amazon.com you’ll find that many people get this benefit which is why I’m listing in on yawnder.com.

The HemingWeigh mat also comes with a carrying case which is nice if you are going somewhere that you know has uncomfortable sleeping conditions. For maximum benefit you may want to turn on some relaxing tunes and get some aromatherapy going along with a dim, blueblocking light. All this together would make an ideal relaxation/sleep environment.

This is my first Acupressure mat review and I may be reviewing other mats in the future but given the price and the results you get for that price, I think you’ll be hard pressed to find anything better.

I should also not that when looking at other Acupressure Mat reviews, some reviewers have mentioned that the spike pattern on the mats doesn’t differ. So there really aren’t any options for changing the pattern that I’m aware of. The HemingWeigh Acupressure mat is the highest reviewed acupressure mat on Amazon right now and one of the most affordable!

Please let me know your experience using an acupressure mat.

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