The Shady Report — sleep better
3 Reasons Wine Before Bed Is Awful for Your Sleep
Drinking a glass of wine before bed to wind down is a common practice for many adults, but you aren’t actually doing yourself the service you think you are. According to WebMD, the effects alcohol has on your sleep are actually numerous, but we’ve narrowed them down for you. Here are three reasons why you should limit that glass of wine to dinner and no later if you want to sleep better. You Skip Deep Sleep Although wine before bed may put you to sleep faster, alcohol actually shortens your deep sleep and fluctuates your REM cycle keeping you in...
The Men's Guide to What to Pack in a Carry On for a Long Haul Flight
Here at Perpetual Shade, we are obsessed with travel. Flying to Singapore for the markets, or home from a Sydney vacation? Whether it's for work or for pleasure, a long haul flight can be taxing on the body in so many ways, and we want you to step off that plane ready to go. That's why we've put together your quintessential men’s guide of what to pack in a carry on for a long flight. Carry On Bag Options Start with a great bag you can invest in now and use for years to come. You’ll want something that...
How to Sleep Smarter and Wake up Easier with your REM Sleep Cycle
Most people want to learn how to sleep better. We have busy lives and want to make the most out of the hours of sleep we do get. But we have actually been fooled into thinking that 8 hours of sleep is the best amount of time for the most restful night of sleep, instead look to your internal clock. Sleeping by your REM sleep cycle times will allow you to sleep smarter so you wake up feeling refreshed and leave that snooze button alone. The REM Sleep Cycle Basics Your body goes through 4 stages of sleep to...
5 Ways to Cure Your Hamptons Hangover
It's been a long and glorious summer and we are glad to see the break in heat upon us. But your Labor Day weekend festivities may have left you not feeling all that great. Here are some ways to cure your hangover and get back to killing it at work in no time. Did someone Call a Doctor? A long time medical secret to cure a hangover when needed is a good old fashioned IV drip. Jam packed with vitamins and hydration, the IV drip is designed to get your body feeling better in as little as 30 minutes. The...