How  about a big, warm welcome to 2012!  Hopefully this finds you in great health and  happiness as the new month of a whole new year begins to unfold!  And with a  whole new-year unfolding, so do the new-year  resolutions. As many resolve to quit smoking, lose weight or perhaps kick the  caffeine habit, others focus on better posture, both sitting and standing. Here  are some helpful tips to encourage a straighter spine:
Helpful  Hint #1: Be Self-Aware!
Throw those  shoulders back and perk up a bit! Being mindful of how you stand in line at the  grocery store or how you sit in the driver’s seat may not only surprise you but  encourage you to work on the positioning of your neck, shoulders and  back.
Helpful  Hint #2: Invest in a supportive pillow
With the  right “tools,” anything is possible. Take a moment next time you make the bed or  get ready to turn in for the night; evaluate the structure of the pillow,  whether it sinks down to the mattress or may be as stiff as a board. That  certainly does not sound comfortable so it may be time to invest in a new style  of support for the upper body. The use of a pillow while sleeping has two main  functions: Support and comfort.  Here's an extra hint - Check out Contour Living's Bed Pillows.
Helpful Hit  #3: If your bed pillow is in good shape, take a moment to evaluate your bed  mattress
Your bed  pillow may be supporting your upper body just fine, but how is your lower or  even the rest of your body feeling each morning as you wake? Proper alignment of  the lower body is just as crucial for a healthy, full-night’s rest. Fortunately,  there are less-expensive alternatives than being forced to invest in a costly  mattress and box-spring; options like specially crafted mattress tops to even an  ergonomically sound full body pillow can bring such a difference to your  nighttime routine!

 

 

 
 
 
 

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