Friday 30 May 2014

Elite Wool Underlays at Sleepy Sheep

Sleepy Sheep Wool Underlay Elite Range at https://www.sleepysheep.com.au/elite-range-c2/
The Snugsoft Elite range has been in production since 1984, providing excellence in woollen underlay covers.

 *Luxurious 100% wool pile depth of 1.5 inches to cradle painful pressure points and improve circulation.
*Up to $1,000,000 sales annually witha a reputation for excellence, proven quality.
*Don't pay department store prices. Backed by a 30 day Satisfaction Guaranty.
* Machine wash, save on dry cleaning. Treated with Ultrafresh to prevent growth of micro-organisms, to last the lifetime of the underlay. No Polyester filling or acrylic latex in pile base.






The Elite range has a been providing excellence in woollen underlays since 1984. Have the best sleep imaginable with 100% pure wool under blanket. Relaxes the body via breathable fleece and cushion comfort. Relieve the pressure points of your body today or simply enjoy the luxury feel and cradle like environment of Sleepy Sheep wool mattress covers. Long lasting, keeps you warm in winter and cozy in summer. The fitted elastic straps of the mattress pad or skirting ensures a secure fit and easy care. Washing machine friendly-no need to dry clean. Dry thoroughly before use. Fluff up and air sheepskin pad regularly to maintain softness. http://www.sleepysheep.com.au/elite-range-c2/

Reversible Wool Underlays Sleepy Sheep

Visit Sleepy Sheep https://www.sleepysheep.com.au/reversible-range-c3/  to view a the Reversible Range of woollen underlays.

The Reversible Wool/ Japara Cotton range has been manufactured in Australia since 1991.
*800 gsm total (grams per square meter- inferior quality underlays are only 300-500gsm.
GSM= Thickness and ultimately better comfort.
* Unbeatable 5 year warranty. Don't pay department store prices.
* Australian made, 100% Woolmark endorsed wool. Reversible- flip to cotton side in summer.
* Machine wash. Filled with 450 gsm Woolmark endorsed Australian wool, and topped with 400 gsm wool, covered with Japara cotton.
* 100% pure wool, no Polyester filling or acrylic latex pile base. 100% Japara Cotton 40cm skirting for secure fit.



The Reversible range has been produced in Australia since 1991. Have the best sleep imaginable with 100% pure wool under blanket. Relaxes the body via breathable fleece and cushion comfort. Relieve the pressure points of your body today or simply enjoy the luxury feel and cradle like environment of Sleepy Sheep wool mattress covers. Long lasting, keeps you warm in winter and cozy in summer. The fitted elastic straps of the mattress pad or skirting ensures a secure fit and easy care. Washing machine friendly-no need to dry clean. Dry thoroughly before use. Fluff up and air sheepskin pad regularly to maintain softness. http://www.sleepysheep.com.au/reversible-range-c3/

Testimonials From Sleepy Sheep Customers

Visit  the Sleepy Sheep shop at  wwws.sleepysheep.com.au  to find out why our wool underlays are superior. Read some happy customer reviews below.


“I purchased the Elite model of this fleece mattress pad for my Mom last year as a gift [she is 82 years old and is almost bedridden].She absolutely loves it, and it did soften up her bed. This is so much easier on her frail joints. She does not have much spare fat to cushion her body anymore.”


“These mattress pads are really nice and I use them on several beds around our house. They just add a layer of softness on top of the mattress which gives it a touch of luxury. We even put one on a rather hard mattress in our guest room, and it really revived that mattress, so we do not have to apologize when we have house guests. I like these mattress pads so much I have given them to friends who love them as much as I do. “

" I slept on my wool mattress pad for 10 years and took it for granted. When I bought a new bed, I took the wool mattress pad off because it didn’t fit my new bed. I didn’t have a good night’s sleep until I got a new one. Works wonders for night sweats! Thank you"
- Brenda and Denis S, Ketchum, ID

"As nurses we know the value of wool pads. They are great! Our RV bed was changed into a blessed event." 
- R.K Elkgrove, CA

"This mattress cover is so wonderful we never want to get out of bed. We can hardly wait to lie down on it at night-unbelievable!"
- Sally B., Stuart, FL

 "My bed used to be a shambles in the morning; sheets pulled away from the mattress and generally in disarray.  I sleep better and there is no such jumble in the morning for me to untangle."

 "The claims you make about your wool mattress pads are very true. We are now spoiled and wouldn't sleep without it! We love it!"
- Jim and Wanda B., Windsor, CA 

"I have tried a variety of mattress pads over the past 15 years, and this is the first that is soft, comfortable and may be helping me to get some better quality sleep. I like the sturdy elastic that holds it in place. I would recommend this for people with Fibromyalgia Syndrome and other pain conditions. I consider myself an expert on mattress pads having bought so many different kinds as I mentioned earlier. Buy it because you can return it if not satisfied - I think you will be."

How To Wash, Dry and Store A Sleepy Sheep Wool Underlay

Sleepy Sheep Care Instructions

www.sleepysheep.com.au
The Elite range of wool mattress underlays have been sanitised with UltraFresh to prevent the growth of micro-organisms.  It is locked into the fibres during wool blending to withstand washing, and will last the life of the product. Ultrafresh prevents odours and guards against premature deterioration caused by dust, mould and mildew.
We have a range of sizes from babies cot wool mattress topper to single, king single, queen, and king sheepskin mattress covers.  All are machine washable for easy care, and wool is chemical free and naturally non- flammable, keeping everyone safe and sound. 
The Australian Medical Journal found that people sleeping on wool turned 80% less than with other fibres. The less you turn, the deeper and more replenishing your sleep will be. Sleep studies conducted by the American Wool Council have shown that when you sleep on wool you sleep more soundly and are less likely to toss, turn and wake up throughout the night. Six separate research studies conducted in four countries, indicated that relaxed sleep, induced by wool, has health and therapeutic benefits. In fact, 90% of 700 users reported relief from stiffness and pain.
Easy Care and Cleaning
Sheets protect your cover so it will require little cleaning. Wool's low static fibres resist dust and staining, and its natural lanolin oil resists liquids. Occasionally leaving your bed unmade during the day will allow your wool underlay to breathe and rejuvenate itself. Because of the natural resilience of the wool fibre, your cover will spring back to its original shape with a simple vacuuming.
Environmentally Safe

Wool and cotton are natural fibres. What more natural way  is there to produce a material than to grow it on the backs of sheep? You can rest easy knowing that synthetic materials were not released into the environment for the manufacturing of our products.

Washing
Do not wash your Sleepy Sheep wool product in a top loader with an agitator as this will damage the product.
Read more to find out about STORAGE/ DRYING and care for wool underlays... http://www.sleepysheep.com.au/faqs-i8/

Sleepy Sheep Wool Bedding

WOOL UNDERLAYS www.sleepysheep.com.au

Australian range of wool underlays and woollen underlays in cot, single, double, king single, queen and king size. Underlays, wool mattress covers and luxury wool toppers for your bedding comfort.
Our wool underlays are crafted for maximum wool loft are machine washable. The reversible wool toppers are also in single, double, queen and king, and are designed to give you amazing comfort and the best sleep possible, improving your health and general wellbeing.

To buy online please visit www.sleepysheep.com.au

The Elite range of wool bedding has been made with superior 100% virgin American wool and is attached with 2 inch wide elastic straps to secure your wool mattress cover to the bed. Sleepysheep quality wool underlays have a deep, plush wool depth of 1.5 inches to cradle painful pressure points and improve circulation, and give you the best sleep imaginable. The Elite range has been in production since 1984, providing excellence in wool comfort.

 The Reversible Japara Cotton/ Wool Underlay is filled with 400 gsm and topped with 450 gsm ExcelWool- specially enhanced high quality Australian made wool. The wool bedding is also securely fitted with a full 40 cm skirting and comes with a five year manufacture warranty, and has been produced in Australia since 1991 .The reversible wool underlay topper also has the benefit of having the option to flip the wool mattress cover with the seasons, as it is fully reversible for summer and winter conditions.
Try your Elite Wool Underlay  or Reversible Japara Cotton/ Wool Underlay now with our 30 Day-Satisfaction-Guarantee and feel the results. Machine Washable -no need for costly dry cleaning.

Sleepy Sheep Australia provides the best wool mattress covers to bring relief and wool comfort for the elderly, sports person injuries, babies, allergy sufferers, severe back or arthritis pain sufferers, or makes a wonderful gift to the ones you love.





Elite Wool Mattress Cover
  • 100% pure American wool
  • 975 GSM wool (grams per square meter)
  • Luxurious 1.5 inch wool pile depth
  • Machine washable
  • Fitted with 2 inch wide straps
  • Non-allergenic
  • Non-flammable, safe for elderly/children
  • 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
  • Treated with UltraFresh to prevent growth of micro-organisms and dust mites, lasts lifetime of underlay

Reversible Japara Cotton/ Wool Mattress Cover
  • 100% pure Australian Wool top (350 gsm)
  • Filled with 450 gsm of 100% pure Australian Wool (800 GSM total- grams per square meter)
  • Covered with the finest quality brushed Japara
  • Fully fitted and reversible with 40 cm skirt
  • Australian made and owned
  • Woolmark endorsed
  • 5 year manufacture warranty
  • Machine Washable
Why Sleep Is Important
We all know we need to sleep properly but did you know we actually spend an average of 227,486 hours tucked up in bed - or in other words if you sleep an average 8 hours a night, that's one third of our lives sleeping! Studies suggest REM even helps developing brains mature. So even babies will benefit from Sleepy Sheep wool mattress covers.  Statistics show that seventeen hours of sustained wakefulness leads to a decrease in work performance which is equivalent to a blood alcohol level reading of 0.05%!  We can not stress how much sleep affects our life and how we all deserve to sleep as soundly as possible.  In fact a lack of sleep may even suppress the immune system and may be a contributing factor to clinical depression.
Body temperature also plays a part in quality sleep. To drop off to sleep we must cool off- body temperature and brain-sleep-wake cycles are closely linked. That is why hot summer nights cause difficulty sleeping. The blood flow mechanism that transfers body heat to the skin, works most effectively between the temperatures of 18 and 30 degrees. But many have found that later in life the comfort zone actually shrinks to between 23 and 25 degrees- one reason why many older people have sleep disorders. The natural fibers in wool underlays however, regulate body temperature, thus alleviating this problem and assisting those who suffer from night sweats. Also studies show using a  woollen underlay with its natural fiber properties has been recommended for people who suffer from allergies and asthma to assist the condition.

Why Sleepy Sheep Wool Mattress Covers Are The Best
1) Our Elite 100% wool mattress toppers are a luxurious, plush 1.5 inch thick wool pile height to give wool comfort and support. This is the thickest, washable underlays on the market. Other brands may be blended materials or are not of the same thickness.
2) Our luxury mattress covers are all washing machine friendly avoiding the high cost of dry cleaning. See care instructions on products page.
3) Our wool underlays are fitted with either 2 inch wide straps in the Elite range or 40 cm skirting on the Reversible range to allow a secure fitting of the bed underlay to the mattress. This will prevent slipping and is easier to make up the bed daily.
4) If you are not satisfied with your underlay please contact us and return your unused item for a full refund within 30 days from purchase date.
5) The Herington Reversible range comes with an amazing 5 year warranty.

Sleep well with Sleepy Sheep- feel the difference a wool underlay can make to your comfort every night.

www.sleepysheep.com.au


Saturday 24 May 2014

Wool Quality gsm- What Is The Difference

Find it difficult to understand the way wool is measured in gsm? Want to know what all the fuss and measurements amount to? Read on to find out what you are really buying into when you select a quality wool underlay or quilt....
https://www.sleepysheep.com.au/wool-underlay-gsm--what-are-you-paying-for-i13/



Friday 23 May 2014

Can I Use An Electric Blanket With A Wool Underlay?

Many people want the comfort of a wool underlay but are unsure to make a purchase because they want to use an electric blanket and are unsure if they are compatible with wool underlays.

We all know we need to sleep properly but did you know we actually spend an average of 227,486 hours tucked up in bed - or in other words if you sleep an average 8 hours a night, that's one third of our lives sleeping! Studies suggest REM even helps developing brains mature. Statistics show that seventeen hours of sustained wakefulness leads to a decrease in work performance which is equivalent to a blood alcohol level reading of 0.05%! We can not stress how much sleep affects our life and how we all deserve to sleep as soundly as possible. In fact a lack of sleep may even suppress the immune system and may be a contributing factor to clinical depression.

READ MORE click here...
https://www.sleepysheep.com.au/can-i-use-an-electric-blanket-with-my-wool-underlay-i12/




Tuesday 20 May 2014

7 Possible Reasons For Night Sweats


 
There are many different causes of night sweats. A visit to a local doctor is the best way to have tests conducted to pin point the cause of the night sweats. Here is a list of possible causes of night sweats.

 Menopause. The hot flashes that accompany menopause can occur at night and cause sweating. This is a very common cause of night sweats in women.
1.Idiopathic hyperhidrosis. Idiopathic hyperhidrosis is a condition in which the body chronically produces too much sweat without any identifiable medical cause.
2.Infections. is the infection most commonly associated with night sweats. But Tuberculosis and bacterial infection, such as endocarditis (inflammation of the heart valves), osteomyelitis (inflammation in the bones), and abscesses can cause night sweats. Night sweats are also a symptom of HIV infection.


READ MORE click this link... https://www.sleepysheep.com.au/wool-underlays--help-for-menopause-night-sweats-i11/

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Tricks To Keep Moths Out Of Your Closet






We all know how annoying it is to pull out a wool garment from the wardrobe, only to find small holes have been nibbled out of it since last wearing it. It can become rather costly if the moths gain the upper hand. Find out how to take action against the little critters.

MOTHS that thrive on wardrobes full of cashmere, wool, fur and other fabrics made from animal hair are irritating to many people. But there are plenty of ways to protect your clothes without resorting to mothballs.

Cleanliness is the first and best  line of defense, said Cheryl Ann Farr, a professor of textiles and clothing at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Okla., because dirty clothes are often what attract moths in the first place. Moth eggs, larvae and adult moths can all be killed by a hot-water wash cycle or by dry cleaning. And any that remain in the closet can be vacuumed up or removed by scrubbing.

Firstly, naturally you would need to identify that you have clothes moths as a potential problem. Clothes moths are a golden/buff colour and no more than a half inch long. However, it is the larva (small white worm looking) that actually eats wool garments, not the moths themselves. If they are around, assume they are laying eggs. Moths love garments but in particular have a real fettish for wool.

1) Freeze the wool. Freezing temperatures can kill any eggs or larvae in your woolens. Ideally, put the clothes outside on a cold day, but you can use a freezer in a pinch. Launder and store appropriately.

2) Store your wool garments in sealed containers. If the insects cannot lay eggs, they will not eat your clothes. A drawer may not offer enough protection. Cedar chests have a reputation for deterring moths, but this has not be proven--many people like the smell, however.

3) Sprinkle the wool with black pepper. Wrap in paper or put into a bag and the moths will be deterred.

4) Put cedar blocks in with wool. Moths don't like cedar and will keep away from its scent.

5)Use chemical deterrents. Commercial moth deterrents exist, for instance, mothballs or flakes. However, these chemicals are potentially toxic and often bad smelling. But they work, so choose wisely. Why not make your own moth repellent instead?

Hope this article has been helpful, not only for wool clothing, but really any article made from one hundred percent wool will benefit from applying the suggestions.

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Sunday 18 May 2014

Cures for Menopause

If menopause symptoms are bothering you, treatments which may bring relief are outlined below. A visit to your local General Practitioner may be the best course to help you decide which treatment may be best for you.

Hot Flushes

Try to avoid things that may trigger hot flashes, like spicy foods, alcohol, caffeine, stress, or being in a hot place.

  • Dress in layers, and remove some when you feel a flash starting.
  • Use a fan in your home or workplace.
  • Try taking slow, deep breaths when a hot flash starts.
  • If you still get periods, ask your doctor about low-dose oral contraceptives (birth control pills), which may help.
  • The natural fibres in wool regulate body temperatures and act like a thermostat to cool the body in summer and warm in winter. A woollen underlay from Sleepy Sheep may produce effective results.
  •  Black Cohosh, also known as black snakeroot or bugbane,is a medicinal root. It is used to treat women's hormone-related symptoms such as hot flushes.
  • Some women can take menopausal hormone therapy (MHT), which can be very effective in treating hot flashes and night sweats.
  • If MHT is not an option, your doctor may prescribe medications that usually are used for other conditions, like epilepsy, depression, and high blood pressure, but that have been shown to help with hot flashes.

  • Vaginal dryness
    • A water-based, over-the-counter vaginal lubricant like K-Y Jelly can help make sex more comfortable.
    • An over-the-counter vaginal moisturizer like Replens can help keep needed moisture in your vagina.
    • The most effective treatment may be MHT if the dryness is severe. But if dryness is the only reason for considering MHT, vaginal estrogen products like creams generally are a better choice.
    Problems sleeping
    • Be physically active (but not too close to bedtime, since exercise might make you more awake).
    • Avoid large meals, smoking, and working right before bed. Avoid caffeine after noon.
    • Keep your bedroom dark, quiet, and cool. Use your bedroom only for sleep and sex.
    • Avoid napping during the day.
    • Try to go to bed and get up at the same times every day.
    • If you can't get to sleep, get up and read until you’re tired.
    • If hot flashes are the cause of sleep problems, treating the hot flashes usually will help.
    Mood swings
    • Try getting enough sleep and staying physically active to feel your best.
    • Learn ways to deal with stress.  
    • Talk to your doctor to see if you may have depression, which is a serious illness.
    • Consider seeing a therapist or joining a support group.
    • If you are using MHT for hot flashes or another menopause symptom, your mood swings may get better too.
    Memory problems
    • Getting enough sleep and keeping physically active may help.
    • If forgetfulness or other mental problems are affecting your daily life, see your doctor.
    Urinary incontinence
    • Ask your doctor about treatments, including medicines, behavioural  changes, certain devices, and surgery.

    Does menopause cause bone loss?

    Lower estrogen around the time of menopause leads to bone loss in women. Bone loss can cause bones to weaken, which can cause bones to break more easily. When bones weaken a lot, the condition is called osteoporosis (OSS-tee-oh-puh-ROH-suhss).
    To keep your bones strong, women need weight-bearing exercise, such as walking, climbing stairs, or using weights. You can also protect bone health by eating foods rich in calcium and vitamin D, or if needed, taking calcium and vitamin D supplements. Not smoking also helps protect your bones.
    Ask your doctor if you need a bone density test. Your doctor can also suggest ways to prevent or treat osteoporosis.

    Sleepy Sheep             recommends            the           natural        fibers                   in             wool          underlays              to            regulate                 body temperature, as      a    successful    relief     aid       to         many    sufferers    of    night   sweats. Visit www.sleepysheep.com.au for   more     information      and        testimonials      from        satisfied customers.