A S thousands of students across Notts hide away in bedrooms to revise for GCSEs, A levels and degrees, fitted bedroom furniture specialist Betta Living (www.bettaliving.co.uk) has published new research which shows that providing the right kind of learning environment is just as essential to success as a good diet and solid revision timetable.
Betta Living designer, Jamie Dean, says: "More than 90 per cent of students revise in their bedrooms.
"Our research shows simple ways you can update rooms to help students perform better during stressful exam times and create conditions conducive for study and relaxation."
Betta Living's top tips for creating 'Brain Boosting Bedrooms' include:
1. Choose green and blue in the bedroom.
According to psychotherapist and author Angela Wright, gentle shades of green and blue help concentration, memory and emotional tranquillity. She says: "Blue is the colour of the mind and is essentially soothing. Strong blues will stimulate clear thought and lighter, soft blues will calm the mind and aid concentration. Consequently it is serene and mentally calming."
Expert author Martin Mak adds: "Green is said to counteract headaches, disturbances of vision and loss of concentration and gentle shades of blue and green are therefore thought to relieve stress and improve concentration levels."
2. De-clutter and opt for minimalist furniture.
Feng Shui experts believe clutter creates low, stagnant and confusing energy that constantly drains energy from you.
The basic principals of Feng Shui say that we are influenced by things, events and people closest to us. So clear the clutter in your bedroom to give the mind space to take in the essential information needed for cramming. Take out all the items that create visual clutter and do not really belong in the bedroom. This includes the TV, phone, any exercise equipment, bulky furniture and storage units.
3. Use black-out blinds. Essential to aid sleep.
Teens need at least eight-and-a-half hours of uninterrupted sleep to leave their bodies and minds rejuvenated for the next day, say the Sleep Foundation. If sleep is cut short, the body doesn't have time to complete all of the phases needed for muscle repair, memory consolidation and release of hormones regulating growth and appetite. Then we wake up less prepared to concentrate, make decisions, or engage fully in school and social activities.
4. Ensure rooms are bright during study time. Mirrored furniture is great for reflecting light for maximum illumination.
Sunlight lifts the mood and improves energy levels, helping you to feel more focused and motivated. Light directly influences our emotions because it reaches the brain through the eyes, and is transmitted to the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus is connected to almost every other part of the brain, and is involved with the regulation of hormones involved in motivation and reward. As a consequence, light has an effect on our basic drives and biological functions.
5. Open windows and have a stream of fresh air coming in to the room.
A steady supply of fresh air is very important. Fresh air provides you with a steady supply of oxygen which is needed by your brain and every single cell of your body. If you stay in a closed in area for a long period of time, you will end up breathing in the same air and the oxygen content will go down continually as you breathe out carbon dioxide. Breathing this stale air will not supply your body with enough oxygen to keep your cells fuelled and functioning properly.
Source: www.thisisnottingham.co.uk
He's just a big pussycat: Meet the couple who share their South African home... with a 27-stone Bengal tiger - Daily Mail
By Amy Oliver
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In many ways Enzo is just like any other house cat: he likes attention, loves sleeping and can't wait to get his claws into the furniture.
But this adorable one-year-old is no common moggy.
In fact, he's a 27-stone pet Bengal tiger who lives with Michael Jamison and his girlfriend Jackie Smit in Brakpan, South Africa.
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Nice kitty: Michael Jamison and girlfriend Jackie Smit bottle feed their one-year-old pet Bengal tiger Enzo on the kitchen table at their home in Brakpan, South Africa
Big cat nap: Like any other cat Enzo enjoys sleeping... mostly on his mummy and daddy's bed
The couple share their home with the stripey diva - and 14 dogs.
They bought Enzo as a cute nine-week-old cub but a year later he has grown into a hulk after wolfing down 11lb of meat a day.
Mr Jamison, 37, said: 'Having Enzo is quite amazing. I can't compare it to anything else because every day is different.'
The dog ate it: But the cheeky tiger can be rather troublesome at times and has a penchant for chewing up furniture, especially sofas
Boys will be boys: Enzo does enjoy a bit of rough and tumble with Mr Jamison but getting body slammed by the 27-stone animal may not be quite as fun
Snooze: Miss Smit gets up close to Enzo as he does yet more dozing
As these hilarious pictures show Enzo is very much part of the family. He starts his day by running into the kitchen and leaping onto the kitchen table.
Then Mr Jamison or Miss Smit, 29, will bottle feed him milk. After that it's time for a nap, either on the couple's bed or on the handy chaise longue.
On waking Enzo might watch a spot of TV with Mr Jamison before the pair have a bit of rough and tumble, which the South African admits can get out of hand.
But I had a bath last year... Enzo tries to dodge getting wet in the couple's bathroom
Top cat: Enzo shares his home with no less than 14 pet dogs but it's clear who's the top cat
Now it's your turn: Enzo wolfs down his dinner... on top of the table
'Playing with a tiger can be really dangerous,' he said. 'If he gets you at the wrong place, even if he doesn't bite down, he can just scratch you with his teeth, you will bleed.
'That's one thing I've made peace with: every time I play with him I'm prepared to bleed a little bit.'
Then it's time for dinner. Enzo loves cat food, according to Mr Jamison but insists on gobbling it atop the kitchen table, which he really is too big for.
Counting sheep - or deer: Mr Jamison decides to let sleeping cats lie as he tucks into his dinner around Enzo
Snuggle: With one paw draped over Mr Jamison, Enzo sleeps soundly... next to the couple's bed
Pucker up: The tiger actually has his own bed slotted in next to the couple's own double, which shows signs of Enzo's handy work on the headboard
Chillax on the chaise: The youngster is good at relaxing and looks every inch the catinista on the couple's chaise longue
Put your foot in it: Mr Jamison play fights on the bed with little tyke Enzo who seems to have the upper paw
For all his tomfoolery, the big cat does have a naughty streak and a penchant for eating sofas.
He's too big for it now, but when the tiger was smaller he would also enjoy a day trip or two in the couple's yellow Lamborghini.
For now though, Enzo is happy to just be a very large house cat.
Night in front of the box: Mr Jamison treats Enzo to a little back scratch as the pair watch some TV
Day tripper: At four months Enzo could still fit in the couple's Lamborghini but it would be a bit of a squeeze now
Pay attention to me! Enzo makes sure no one can do any work by sitting in front of the computer
You're gonna need a bigger table: Mr Jamison feeds his tiger on the kitchen table
Source: www.dailymail.co.uk
Cardi’s Furniture is Pleased to Introduce The Dr. Breus Bed™ - YAHOO!
Cardi’s Furniture Stores in MA and RI Announce the Addition of the Dr.Breus Bed to Their Product Line
Swansea, MA (PRWEB) June 14, 2012
Cardi's, the legendary Rhode Island and Massachusetts furniture and mattress provider, is proud to announce the addition of the unique and innovative Dr. Breus Bed to its line of top-quality furniture and bedding.Developed by sleep specialist Dr. Michael Breus, The Dr. Breus Bed™ has been specially designed to give you a perfect night of sleep, every time. The Dr. Breus Bed™ utilizes an exclusive proprietary layering system to achieve unbeatable comfort that leads to an ideal night of sleep. Up to 13 separate layers of pure Talalay latex and luxurious polyfoams are installed by hand into the beds by expert artisans during the sophisticated manufacturing process.
These exceptional beds are now available at all Cardi's Mattresses and Cardi's Furniture locations.
The unique system designed by Dr. Breus relies on his ingenious "Sleep Assessment" feature, which is based on his four tenets of better sleep: thermo-neutrality, a feeling of zero gravity that comes from superior pressure relief, complete relaxation and tranquil sleep that results from reduced movement.
In addition to The Dr. Breus Bed™, prospective buyers can experiment with the SleepMatch™ sleep assessment system to help you find the perfect bed for your body type. Thousands of volunteers of various body types assisted in the creation of this special SleepMatch™ system. Entering your SleepMatch™ information on the Cardi’s website will help Dr. Breus guide you to the right mattress for you: http://www.cardis.com/main/bodymatch.php
Dr. Breus is a sleep expert, best-selling author, clinical psychologist, Diplomat of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show, the Dr. Oz Show, the Today Show and many other national TV programs and publications. He is a widely recognized leader in the field of sleep study.
The premier furniture and mattress store in MA and RI, Cardi's traces the roots of its operation back to the year 1901 in the town of Itri, Italy, with the first Cardi's in America opening as a general store in 1928. After undergoing several stages of expansion through the years, Cardi's now has multiple furniture, mattress, clearance and design locations throughout RI and MA, including Cape Cod. With an emphasis on flawless customer service, the Cardi's family is proud to guarantee the best furniture and mattress shopping experience in the business.
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As New England's leading home-grown furniture provider, Cardi's has been devoted to providing premium home furnishing for families across Southern New England for over 80 years. Cardi brothers Ron, Pete and Nick developed their famous "NiRoPe" philosophy around guaranteeing rock-bottom prices, sky-high quality and limitless customer service.
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You cannot tame tigers, sooner or later his natural instincts are going to kick in with disastrous consequences. Stupid couple with more money than sense.
- Simon Iff, North West, 14/6/2012 11:59
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