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Sleeping On The Floor Benefits
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Is sleeping on the floor good for your back?
Yes and no: It really depends on the overall health of the individual. For some people it is comfortable and for others with joint problems it could be downright painful. Most cultures in the history of mankind and many today sleep on mats on the floors or carpets, so a lot could be cultural and personal preference. It is amazingly hard to find any scientific information on this. ...Read more
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Sleep is a topic that involves concepts such as how long it takes to fall asleep, how many times one wakes up at night, how many hours one sleeps at night, sleep stages, ...Read more
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Does "sleeping on the floor" cause depression?
No: It does not cause depression, unless you are there every night having passed out from alcohol, in which case it is the alcohol causing the depression. ...Read more
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Is sleeping on the floor bad for kids health?
No: It is done routinely in many countries around the world. ...Read more
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Will putting your bed on the floor help with back pain issues?
Results may vary: It probably won't hurt to try, but success isn't assured. Firming up the bed probably decreases the curve your spine is asked to conform to while you sleep, which may decrease pain. If this worked for everyone, there wouldn't be dozens of other remedies out there. ...Read more
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What's the benefit of good posture on the back?
See below: Proper posture will reduce stress on the joints and discs of the neck and back. Poor poture over long period of time can accelerate the arthritic process of spine. ...Read more
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Suggested to do sit-ups on the ground or on the bed?
Firm surface : If your back is supported by a firm surface, your abs will get a better workout and likely less back pain. ...Read more
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Can working on the computer before bed effect my sleep?
Yes, overstimulation: The sleep-wake cycle is linked, in part, to external light cues; staring into a bright monitor screen at 3am is one way to throw off your biological clock with great ease. This, coupled with the increased stimulation involved with watching movies, listening to music, reading news, etc. Is simply not conducive towards initiating the sleep process. ...Read more
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What's the best position for pregnant women in sleeping which not harm the baby ( on sides or on back or on abdomen), thanks.
Sleep: Sleeping on left side is recommended for pregnant women. ...Read more
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Ho there recenetly i've been sleeping on my back on the floor with my legs elivated and placed on couch is this good or bad for the spine.
Neither: Just be careful with stretching out back of knees and pressure on heels for a prolonged time. If comfortable, enjoy! ...Read more
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Is lying on the bed with laptop on one side very bad for your bones and other organs?
Probably not: But why not turn it off, close it & put it on night stand or chair before you fall asleep. ...Read more
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What are the benefits of sitting on a swiss ball while working?
Works the core-a bit: You can work your core muscles and improve your posture while sitting and working. However, new research shows that it is important to not sit for great lengths of time. In fact. It is recommended to stand up every 20 min even if it is for 1-2 minutes. Even better is having a work station that can raise and lower so that you can do a lot of computer work while standing. ...Read more
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Children sleeping on the floor can cause sickness?
Only if the floor is: Too cold and drafty or there is a lot of dirt and dust that they could be allergic to. Allergies to rodents if you have mice in your house. Bug stings and bites, etc. Otherwise nothing specific. ...Read more
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Sleeping on the floor during pregnancy can't it harm the baby?
Unlikely : Sleep is wonderful and of great benefit to the success of pregnancy.How and where you do it is less of an issue.The baby is cushioned within the body and unaffected by your choice of sleeping location. ...Read more
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Can you hurt baby in early pregnancy by sleeping on side on hard floor?
It will not harm: Your baby, but you may feel uncomfortable. ...Read more
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Does leaning on the same side on your bed whilst using a laptop cause breast cancer? I'm worried about the radiation from my computer
That's rubbish: I'm really sorry that there are so many lies on the internet. People simply make this stuff up as pranks or to pose as "your friends who are telling you what you doctor won't" and sell you stuff you don't need. The radiation given off by your computer isn't the kind that mutates genes or causes cancer. You, yourself, give off the same radiation. Stop reading this stuff. Best wishes. ...Read more
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Can sitting indian style on the floor damage your knees?
No: Infact you are doing knee stretchs and making it more flexible. People who can sit on the floor have no problem sitting on a chair but people who are only used to sit on a chair sometimes have problems sitting on the floor indian style. ...Read more
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Laying on the floor and my 1yr old tipped the dining chair. The top wood rung cracked the back of my head. Seem fine other than mild headache. Concern?
Concussion: Only if you have sxs like nausea, vomiting, confusion, impaired memory, headache which does keep you awake, If you have focal sxs like numbness, weakness, vertigo, slurred speech, confusion, nausea, vomiting,, see neurologist immediately ...Read more
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Is sleeping with the ceiling fan on bad for your health?
No: No. It is not bad.
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Is sleeping on the floor healthy for pregnant women?
Maybe : I'm not sure what would prompt anyone to want to sleep on floor? It's not going to hurt the baby or pregnancy however. If it's due to back pain, consider evaluation by physical therapy for exercises or sleep positions while pregnant. ...Read more
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Does sitting on the floor in yoga cause any other uterus problems?
No: It should cause no problems.
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