By Aubrey Freckman Welcome to our latest Brooklyn Bedding Employee Spotlight! We are excited to highlight the women and men who work hard behind the scenes in order to bring you high-quality mattresses and sleep accessories—shipped free to your front door! Meet Chuck Madler, our Vice President of Customer Success.    One of Brooklyn Bedding’s most tenured employees, Chuck started working with our company 15 years ago as a delivery driver. Since then, he’s learned the ins and outs of the mattress industry by working his way through our many departments, including sales, retail, custo ..read more

Welcome to the first-ever instalment of Brooklyn Bedding’s Employee Spotlight series! We are excited to highlight the hard working women and men who help bring high-quality mattresses and sleep accessories to your front door!   Meet Marissa Roge, Director of Operations at Brooklyn Bedding. For nearly two years, Marissa has been the guiding light to the supply chain and operations team. Her expertise, commitment, and passion for the brand ensure that each product manufactured in Brooklyn Bedding’s state-of-the art Dream Factory arrives in the right place at the right time. Marissa is an i ..read more

The Insomnia Guidebook: Troubleshooting and Solutions for Your Sleepless Nights Sleeping is one of the most important things that we do each day. Sleeping allows us to recharge, repair, and heal from the stresses of everyday life. However, not everyone gets enough sleep every night.  Everyone has had the occasional sleepless night, but what happens when “occasional” becomes “the usual”? If sleep difficulties persist, you may be suffering from insomnia or one of many other sleep-disrupting issues. Insomnia is a term that describes the inability to fall asleep or stay asleep, and it can com ..read more

Approximately 15 percent of U.S. adults suffer from chronic headaches or migraines, and about 10 percent of U.S. adults suffer from headaches multiple times each week. In fact, migraine, a type of headache disorder, is the third most prevalent and the 6th most disabling illness in the world.  In addition to headache issues, many Americans also struggle with sleep. In fact, according to a study released by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than a third of Americans are not getting enough sleep (7 hours or more) on a regular basis. With so many people suffering from insufficient s ..read more

  Sleep is an activity you probably tried to avoid as a child. And yet, as an adult, you may find yourself longingly dreaming of sleep. Most people now struggle with getting enough sleep and some even experience sleep-related anxiety. Understanding the difference between occasional anxiety, an anxiety disorder, and a sleep disorder may be helpful as you evaluate whether you need professional support to address the relationship between anxiety and sleep in your life. If you can identify why you are having trouble sleeping, you may actually be able to make behavioral or environmental change ..read more

In today’s busy world, our bedrooms have become our fitness studio, office space, craft room, family lounge and more. However, the purpose of a bedroom is for sleep and connecting with your partner—not fitness, paying bills, work, folding laundry, etc. In fact, all these activities come with “stuff” that has nothing to do with sleeping and may be keeping you from getting restful sleep. Our physical senses react to the the space around us, which means we can become either relaxed or agitated by: Clutter and misplaced items Lighting Sound Bright colors Room configuration Through thoughtful des ..read more

Beyond breathing air, the next most critical activities you do each day are eat, drink and sleep. Did you know that, even more than the types of foods you choose, the timing of when you eat and when you abstain from eating—known as fasting—can impact your sleep?    Read on to learn more about fasting, how fasting and sleep health are related, and why you might want to consider adjusting the timing of your eating to improve your sleep.    HISTORY OF FASTING   Fasting has become a popular topic in the last few decades as researchers dig deeper into the health benefits as ..read more

When we talk about health behaviors and how they impact our risk for heart disease, the conversation often focuses on diet, exercise, and risky behaviors like smoking. Our healthcare system also encourages preventive screenings, including blood pressure checks and blood tests for cholesterol and glucose control. Yet sleep—a critical health behavior—is often overlooked for this heart health list. While our medical system recognizes that poor sleep is more likely as we age, sleep is often not discussed as an important general health behavior for young adults; that is, unless you self-report havi ..read more

When you are awake, your body uses energy to fuel your movements throughout the day. During sleep, your body adjusts and shifts to maintenance mode, doing the important work of repairing and healing itself. However, the quality of a night’s sleep can vary, meaning not all sleep is equal in healing value. Did you know that the position in which you sleep may be one of the factors impacting the quality of your sleep and thus your health? UNDERSTANDING SLEEP POSITION & HEALTH The most common health problems associated with sleep position include: Joint pain Digestion, reflux, and heartburn S ..read more

As we turn the calendar page to the new year, will you be reflecting on the past and looking ahead to the future? Are you making plans and setting goals for how you will get there?  According to the Harris Poll, the most common New Year’s resolutions Americans make are related to improving their health and finances. While the most common health areas Americans focus on are eating healthier (29%), losing weight (24%), and drinking more water (21%), there is another health goal that is a critical part of your overall well-being…sleep. In fact, improving your sleep will not only make an impa ..read more