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Natural Defense: Can Wool Bedding Act as a Barrier Against Bed Bugs?
With travel season in full gear, bed bugs are in the news again. Their favorite hangouts are typically Chicago, New York, and Philadelphia, but recently it was reported that seven Las Vegas strip hotels have had bed bug outbreaks in the last year and a half. With a little bit of education, you can increase your odds of preventing them from coming home with you.
Upgrading Dorm Room Comfort: Bedding Essentials Every Student Needs
It’s that time of year…new students are heading to campus and moving into dorm rooms and college apartments. Even though they may be leaving the nest, it doesn’t mean they have to sleep on the usual college bedding. Many of our items are perfect for dorm life or those formative college apartments.
Why Am I So Tired? Cracking the Code of Constant Fatigue
Fatigue may be common, but it’s far from simple. There are numerous reasons for someone to feel tired in a way that isn’t explained by regular sleep cycles. Fatigue is markedly different from just being tired from time to time, because it’s a pattern often not helped by a good night’s sleep or periodic resting.
Where the Magic Happens: Is a Wool Mattress the Best Mattress for Sex?
Let’s be honest—our beds are where the magic (mostly) happens. In contrast to spending 30% of our lives sleeping, we spend a lot less time having sex, about .45% of our lives. That amounts to four months of a total average lifespan. While this may not be a lot of time, sex is still an important part of a healthy and vibrant life.
Our Flagship Product: The All Wool Mattress
It’s been just over 25 years since Shepherd’s Dream began, and our All Wool Mattress was the product that started the dream all those years ago. And here we are, still selling lots of wool mattresses in our third decade of business. 100% pure, handmade, and luxuriously natural.
What’s the Best Mattress for Back Pain?
According to statistics, nearly 65 million Americans report a recent incident of back pain. It’s no wonder, then, that it tops the list of Google searches: “best mattress for back pain.”
Nature’s Remedy: Exploring the Medicinal Potential of Wool
It’s not hyperbole when people speak of wool as a miracle fiber. Back in pre-modern days, if you had some sheep, you had nearly everything you needed for survival
Sleep Like a Pro Traveler: Unlocking the Benefits of Wool Bedding for Summer Adventures
The Summer travel season is upon us, and there are so many reasons your wool bedding should come with you
Beyond Ties & Tools: Gifting Relaxation This Father’s Day
Spring is giving way to summer, and right around the corner is Father’s Day on Sunday June 18. Here at Shepherd’s Dream, we like to think a bit beyond the box, and when it comes to Father’s Day, the usual ideas can seem a bit limiting, and they’re not for every dad or father figure.
Cultivating Gratitude: Upgrading Our Wellbeing with Appreciation
All month long, we’ve been exploring the many ways we can invite more mindfulness into our daily lives. First, we explored mindful eating, then we celebrated all things mother with our Mindful Mother’s Day post.
Finding Balance: Discover the Transformative Benefits of Mindfulness & Meditation
Mindful May is in full swing here at Shepherd’s Dream, and we’ve already explored mindful eating and shared perspectives on a mindful Mother’s Day.
The Benefits of Mindful Eating for Your Wellbeing (and Your Sleep!)
It’s May! And for the whole month, Shepherd’s Dream is taking a deep breath and focusing on…well…all the things that are happening on a daily basis that form the foundation of our lives
Breathing Easier with All-Natural Bedding
We’re fully in the throes of Spring, and if all the chirping birds and blooming flowers remind you of itchy, watery eyes and a stuffy nose, then we’ve got some good news for you. While we can’t do much about the tree and grass pollen outside, allergy sufferers can find great relief with some thoughtful bedroom upgrades.
Healthy Sleep Series: Caffeine
Caffeine is ubiquitous and even celebrated in our culture—from the usual coffee and tea, to soda and energy drinks like Red Bull—but it does not come without its side effects. In addition to causing uncomfortable jitters, it may also be the reason many people have a hard time getting great sleep.
Creating the Ultimate Sleep Routine
The days are growing longer as we move toward the Spring Equinox and the clock just sprung forward for most of us in the US, causing us to lose an hour of precious sleep. Monday March 13th is National Napping Day (no doubt to help us catch up that lost hour), and Friday March 17th is World Sleep Day. So it makes perfect sense that March is National Sleep Awareness Month.
Why Do I Sleep So Hot?
Sleeping hot is a burning question on the minds of many folks shopping for mattresses and bedding. And a wool mattress or bedding can sound like a rather warm addition to what may already be some steamy nights.
Shepherd’s Pie Recipe: Quick Bread
Here we are. In the thick of the holiday on-ramp. There’s pine needles, tinsel, and bits of wrapping paper and ribbon everywhere. You’ve got folks coming in a few days, an event you need a hostess gift for, and you just can’t handle another trip to the grocery store.
Shepherd’s Dream Healthy Sleep Series: Cortisol
We’ve covered melatonin and tryptophan with its buddy serotonin, and now we’re focusing on another important sleep-related biochemical—cortisol.
Posture for a Good Night’s Sleep
We all know good posture is important, and we might have memories of our mom or teacher reminding us to “sit up straight.” But did you know that your sleep posture is incredibly important for how you feel in your body on a day-to-day basis?
Recipe: Magic Melatonin Mocktail
With a few carefully curated ingredients, your Melatonin Mocktail can help tuck you into a good night’s sleep.
Shepherd’s Dream Healthy Sleep Series: Melatonin
Melatonin is a hormone our brain produces naturally in the pineal gland, deep in the center of our brain. It is secreted in darkness and sensitive to light.
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Learn about how everything we sell, from our wool mattresses to organic cotton sleep shirts, is in service to the best and healthiest night’s sleep possible.
How to naturally get a good night’s sleep
Our lives can tend to get busy, however, this 4-step combination is really simple, and it works to naturally get a good night’s sleep!
Allergies Getting You Down?
Replacing your synthetic and down bedding with wool bedding will help you with your allergies. Wool Is Hypo-allergenicDust mites and bed bugs don't like wool as they prefer hot, humid climates that are more common with synthetics and down. Dust mites are the major...
I Love…Healthy Sleep
Valentine’s Day 2021 is right around the corner, and we at Shepherd’s Dream would like to point out that there is one person who may need some extra love and care this year… You. 2020 is over, but the effects may be lingering in the form of disrupted sleep,...
Pillows Support More Than Just Your Head
No one would argue with you if you said, “Your head is important.” But then why do so many people sleep with their heads on subpar pillows? A bad pillow can lead to neck and back pain, chemical aggravations, and poor sleep. And a lack of quality sleep can lead to all...
Cigarette Companies Made Your Mattresses Less Healthy, Too.
Everyone knows that cigarettes are unhealthy, but did you know that cigarettes or more specifically cigarette companies made mattresses unhealthy as well?
If You’re Going to Wear a Mask All Day…
Why not make it a good one? If you sleep on an organic cotton pillow cover all night, why would you wear a mask made from artificial materials and chemicals while you’re awake? Masks made from synthetic fibers can off-gas the chemicals they’ve been treated with, which...
Summer Heat Getting You Down? Keep Cool With Wool!
Summer is in Full Swing! As June turns to July, the heat steadily climbs and leaves you sweaty and exhausted. In many cases, the rise in temperature leads to swimming in the ocean or taking a dip in the river. But another great way to beat the heat of summer is to...
Sleep Your Best – Improving Health Through Rest
Sleep Your Best - Improving Health Through Rest With the way the world has been lately, many people are looking for ways to improve their health in various ways; trying their best to improve their immune system in some way or another to keep themselves and their...
Top 4 Toxic Chemicals Found in Traditional Mattresses
It probably makes you shudder to think about sleeping on a bed of chemicals every night, but the truth is, most people do. Traditional mattresses are filled with several known toxic chemicals that can harm our bodies. These chemicals are referred to as volatile...
5 Benefits of a Wool Mattress Topper
Benefits of Wool Mattress Toppers Wool mattress toppers are not only comfortable, but they can also help you sleep better. Many people have found that switching to more natural bedding has improved their quality of sleep, so they wake up feeling more rested and...
5 Signs of a Bad Mattress
5 Ways to tell if your Mattress is Bad Most people don’t spend a lot of time thinking about their mattress. We spend hours every night sleeping on it, yet it’s one of the furthest things from our minds. The crazy thing is that poor sleep affects every aspect of our...
How to Clean Your Wool Mattress Topper
3 Simple Ways to Clean Your Wool Mattress Toppers Wool is one of the easiest materials to take care of, but you have to do it right. Regularly cleaning and caring for your wool mattress topper is important. If it’s neglected, the lifespan of your wool mattress topper...
6 Ways to Prevent Bed Bugs Naturally
How to Prevent Bed Bugs Naturally Cases of bed bug infestations have been rising dramatically over the last five years. While the reason for the sudden increase isn’t clear, it’s obvious that something needs to be done about these pesky insects. If you’re already...
How to Choose a Mattress Topper
How to Choose Your Mattress Topper Sometimes sleeping on just a mattress doesn’t cut it. Perhaps you wake up because your spouse moves around too much, or maybe you can’t get comfortable — or there’s a host of other reasons. One popular solution is to add a mattress...
What Type of Sleeper Personality Are You?
Four Types of Sleepers When someone asks “What type of sleeper are you?”, you probably respond with either a side, back, or stomach sleeper. Apart from positions, you might reply by saying “Oh, I’m a night owl” or “I’m definitely a morning person.” New research shows,...
The Benefits of Sleeping with a Body Pillow
Benefits of Using a Body Pillow Have you ever just wanted to cuddle up with a fluffy, oversized body pillow? That makes at least two of us. Body pillows are beneficial for so many reasons, not the least of which is coziness and comfort. Here are several other reasons...
Ways to Use Pillows to Get Better Sleep & Reduce Pain
Proper Sleep Pillow Position Depending on how you sleep, there many alternative ways to sleep with your pillows that benefit the whole body. Most of us don’t sleep like they do in the movies (neatly laid out on our sides with both hands serenely resting under our...
Understanding Sleep Cycles: REM & NREM
Understanding Sleep Prior to the 1920’s, the prevailing belief in the mainstream scientific community was that sleep represented a time when brain function diminished. Largely due to an inability to record brain activity, modern sleep research essentially believed our...
The Perils of Conventional Mattresses
Ditch Your Chemical Mattress Did you know that most conventional mattresses are damaging to your health and the environment? It's true. They're made with flame retardant chemicals, carcinogenic chemicals and pesticides, formaldehyde, and polyurethane foam. These toxic...
What is Latex and How is it Used for Natural Bedding?
Natural Latex Mattresses Latex is a milky liquid found in 10% of flowering plants. Not to be confused with sap, latex serves mainly as a plant’s defense against herbivorous insects. Latex is a complex emulsion consisting of proteins, alkaloids, starches, sugars, oils,...
Healthy Recipe Ideas – Chia Seed Pudding
Chia Seed Pudding Yum yum! Super good for you, high in calcium, omega 3's and antioxidants. I love eating chia seed pudding for breakfast and so does my little boy who is 21 months. Click HERE for the recipe Enjoy!!!
Change your sleep, change your life!
We celebrate producing our products for over 25 years. We take great pride in quality and purity and making the best "Original" Wool Mattress! Our heirloom quality, All Wool Mattresses are made by hand and designed to last a lifetime with proper care! Our Wool...
Sleep Research, the latest scientific results
Consistent with earlier scientific findings, a study undertaken by the University of Sydney, Australiaand funded by the Australian Wool Innovation, has found that a better night’s sleep is achievedwhen sleeping in or under wool.
Healthy and Delicious Summer Recipes
Spring Rolls with Carrot-Ginger Dipping Sauce Yield Serves 6 Ingredients 6 rice-paper wrappers 2 cups radish sprouts ( 1/2 ounce) 1 red beet, trimmed and thinly sliced crosswise 1 medium carrot, peeled and julienned 1 cucumber, julienned 1 red bell pepper, stem and...
Healthy and Delicious Summer Recipes
Cacao Pistachio Florentine and Mint Ice Cream Sandwich (Raw) Ingredients: Serves 4 For the Ice Cream: 2 Cups Cashews 1/2 Cup Coconut Butter/Oil 1/4 Cup Agave Nectar 1 Vanilla Pod 1 Cup Almond Milk* 1 Tsp Lemon Juice 1/2 Cup tightly-packed Fresh Mint Leaves Step 1:...