Your best night's sleep is a few degrees away. If you have not yet achieved your perfect night's sleep or if you do not get enough of it, the ChiliPad^TM is the solution. This is the only cooling and heating temperature control system for your bed and is the ideal solution. Your best night's sleep is GUARANTEED by our 90 day money back guarantee when purchased from Chili Technology. Call 704 235 6831 for more information.
I wanted you to know how much I love (still love!) the ChiliPad. It has made a huge difference in my sleep — and frankly, right now, that's just about the favorite part of my day. I can't wait to get in bed each night and I no longer bounce from bed to bed like Goldilocks trying to find 'just right'. Mike likes it too. So, thank you for discovering this!- Sarita

In most cases, temperatures above 75 degrees Fahrenheit and below 54 degrees will disrupt sleep, but even sleep researchers fail to agree on an exact temperature for sleep. The point at which sleep is interrupted due to temperature or climate conditions varies from person to person and can be affected by bed clothes and bedding materials selected by the sleeper. In general, most sleep scientists believe that a slightly cool room contributes to good sleep. This is because it mimics what occurs inside the body when the body's internal temperature drops during the night to its lowest level. (For good sleepers, this occurs about four hours after they begin sleeping.) How Can ChiliPad^TM help? In general, sleep scientists recommend keeping your room slightly cool -- but achieving the ideal temperature isn't always simple. A slightly cool room allows for a more restful sleep while in the REM phase. Due to high energy costs it is not efficient to turn your thermostat up or down at night. The ChiliPad^TM will offer the comfort you need to stay cool and achieve that desired restful sleep. The ChiliPad^TM will also help to keep you warm. This is a safe alternative to extra blankets or electric blankets on the bed. The ChiliPad^TM can be adjusted up to 118 degrees Fahrenheit. The dual zone option will allow for you and your partner to sleep at different temperatures and will put an end to fans, extra bed clothing and bed coverings. *All information obtained from National Sleep Foundation

Bedtime temperature can be one of the most difficult and challenging issues facing for many couples. Often if a room is too cold for one person it is too warm for the other. ChiliPad^TM can help ease this battle over temperature. Some couples have resorted to opening windows or turning on fans to stay cool. However, an open window may affect your partner's allergies and a fan may produce too much noise or dry their skin out. Other couples battle over heat. One partner may sleep with extra clothing, extra bedding or an electric blanket to stay warm. These options can be uncomfortable for both people and using an electric blanket often may raise the risk for certain health hazards. The dual zone ChiliPad^TM offers a solution to the temperature battle. Each partner can set the temperature of their side of the bed from 46-118 degrees Fahrenheit without affecting one another. At last both of you can sleep comfortably, An added bonus - We have also solved the battle over the remote. The ChiliPad^TM comes with separate remotes for adjusting temperature, this is the only remote you will not have to fight over!

Numerous studies point out the possible health hazards from low-frequency electromagnetic fields. Originally, the fields of greatest concern were those given off by overhead power line transformers. New evidence suggests that this really isn't the case. It appears that the ELF (extremely low-frequency) magnetic fields given off by many household appliances and computer monitors can be of sufficient strength to be considered potentially hazardous. Although how ELF fields affect biological tissue is still not exactly known, it has been unequivocally shown that cells are affected. The best research to date shows that a cell's membrane, or receptor molecules in the membrane, is sensitive to extremely weak low-frequency magnetic fields. As studies progress, more information will be forthcoming. Here are some studies that have shown the potential hazards of ELF fields:

• In 1972, Soviet researchers linked electromagnetic fields with low grade health problems such as fatigue and headaches.
• In 1977, Robert Becker, physician and biophysicist, Andrew Marino, testified before the New York State Public Service Commission about the results of their experiment that showed negative health effects due to exposure to ELF fields.
• In 1990, David Savitz, an epidemiologist at the University of North Carolina, determined through a study that pregnant woman who used electric blankets have children who have a 30% increased risk of cancer as compared to children whose mothers didn't use electric blankets.

A magnetic field is created by moving electrons. These can be found in wiring and coils of electric blankets, computers and other home appliances. The ChiliPad^TM has no wires in or on top of the bed that can generate a magnetic field. It is a low-voltage appliance without ELF that creates the warmth of the electric blanket and minimizes the hazards. Excerpts from "Popular Electronics" March 1993, The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Web site has information about EMFs and cancer, as well as information and publications related to the EMF Research and Public Information Dissemination (RAPID) Program.

According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, air conditioning accounts for 45% of the annual average home energy budget in America. The most effective way to reduce your A/C bill is to raise your thermostat, typically in the evening or at night. This makes it very difficult - if not impossible - for anyone to get a good night's sleep, and save those energy dollars- until now. The ChiliPad^TM provides the cool relief you need in order to comfortably raise your thermostat as much as 8 degrees over a short period of time. For every degree the thermostat is raised, 4% to 8% can be saved on cooling costs. This table shows savings based on raising your thermostat by 7 degrees, with a savings factor of 6% per degree. For this charted example, the ChiliPad^TM is set on 68^oF. Looking at the average household energy bill of $200 per month, it would take 2 years to get the savings from the ChiliPad^TM . However, the average monthly household energy bill not including apartments is $350 per month and then the ChiliPad^TM cost is recovered in just over a year. For the targeted demographic the ChiliPad^TM would pay for itself in just 1 year.

When continuous sleep is experienced you pass through phases and stages of sleep. There are 2 distinct phases of sleep NREM (Non-Rapid Eye Movement) and REM (Rapid Eye Movement) experienced throughout a typical 8 hour period. Both of these phases alternate every 90 minutes. Getting the right mix and enough of both REM and NREM sleep will help you maintain your natural sleep pattern and have restful and restorative sleep. As you begin to fall asleep your body enters NREM . Ninety minutes into sleep your body enters REM sleep. REM sleep is necessary to provide energy to the brain and body. During REM you dream, your eyes dart back and fourth, your body becomes relaxed, muscles shut down and your breathing and heart rate may become irregular. This deep sleep is important to daytime performance and may contribute to memory consolidation. NREM takes place approximately 75% of the night and REM accounts for the remaining 25%. As soon as you begin to fall asleep your body begins going through stages of sleep to help achieve your most restful sleep.

• Stage 1: Light sleep ; between being awake and falling asleep
• Stage 2: Onset of sleep; becoming disengaged with the environment; breathing and heart rate are regular and body temperature decreases
• Stage 3 & 4: Deepest and most restorative sleep; blood pressure drops; breathing becomes slower; energy is regained; and hormones are released for growth development

*All information obtained from National Sleep Foundation.

Does it often take you more than 30 minutes to fall asleep at night? Or do you wake up frequently during the night - or too early in the morning - and have a hard time going back to sleep? When you awaken, do you feel groggy and lethargic? Do you feel drowsy during the day particularly during monotonous situations? If you answered "yes" to any one of these questions, you may have a "sleep debt" that is affecting you in ways you don't even realize. And, you aren't alone. A recent NSF Sleep in America poll found that a majority of American adults experience sleep problems. However, few recognize the importance of adequate rest, or are aware that effective methods of preventing and managing sleep problems now exist. The below are tips that may help you find the restful sleep you have been looking for.

• Create a cool and comfortable environment that is conducive to sleep.
• Avoid caffeine and nicotine close to bedtime; it can delay your ability to fall asleep
• Avoid Alcohol. It can disrupt your sleep.
• Regular exercise is important to your well being, but complete your workout at least 3 hours before going to bed.
• Establish a regular relaxing, non-alerting bed time routine.
• Your bed should be associated with sleep; don't use it for anything other than sleep and sex.
• Don't nap during the day. It affects your ability to sleep at night.
• If you can't go to sleep after 30 minutes, don't stay in bed tossing and turning. Get up and involve yourself in a relaxing activity, such as listening to soothing music or reading, until you feel sleepy.

Remember: Try to clear your mind; don't use this time to solve your daily problems. *All information obtained from National Sleep Foundation.

Virtually everyone suffers at least an occasional night of poor sleep. However, as the list of "sleep stealers" implies certain individuals may be particularly vulnerable. These include students, shift workers, travelers, and persons suffering from acute stress, depression, or chronic pain. Employees working long hours or multiple jobs may find their sleep less refreshing. Older adults also have frequent difficulty with sleep problems, but inadequate sleep is not an inevitable part of the aging process. The total amount of sleep needed isn't reduced. However, many of the issues are combined in the experience of elderly people with impaired health, pain and increased use of medications. Teenagers can have difficulty falling asleep until late at night and awakening early in the morning. Many young adults keep relatively irregular hours and as a group they report higher rates of dissatisfaction with the sleep they are getting. Being overweight increases the risk for sleep apnea.

What are the biggest "Sleep Stealers"?

Environmental Interferences

A distracting sleep environment such as a room that's too hot or cold, too noisy or too brightly lit can disrupt your ability to get a restful sleep. According to researchers the ideal temperature for sleep should range between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

Psychological Factors

Stress is considered by most sleep experts to be the No. 1 cause of short-term sleeping difficulties. Common triggers include school- or job-related pressures, a family or marriage problem, and a serious illness or death in the family. Usually the sleep problem disappears when the stressful situation passes. However, if short-term sleep problems such as insomnia aren't managed properly from the beginning, they can persist long after the original stress has passed. That's why it's a good idea to talk to a physician about any sleeping problem that recurs or persists for longer than one week. Your doctor can help you take steps early to control or prevent poor sleep. Since insomnia can also be brought on by depression, evaluation by a healthcare professional is essential.

Lifestyle Stressors

Without realizing it, you may be doing things during the day or night that can work against getting a good night's sleep. These include drinking alcohol or beverages containing caffeine in the afternoon or evening, exercising close to bedtime, following an irregular morning and nighttime schedule, and working or doing other mentally intense activities right before or after getting into bed.

Shift Work

If you are among the 17 percent of employees in the United States who are shift workers, sleep may be particularly elusive. Shift work forces you to try to sleep when activities around you - and your own "biological rhythms" - signal you to be awake. One study shows that shift workers are two to five times more likely than employees with regular, daytime hours to fall asleep on the job.

Jet Lag

Still another sleep stealer is jet lag, an inability to sleep caused when you travel across several time zones and your biological rhythms get "out of sync."

Physical Factors

A number of physical problems can interfere with your ability to fall or stay asleep. For example, arthritis and other conditions that cause pain, backache, or discomfort can make it difficult to sleep well. Sleep apnea, which is recognized by snoring and interrupted breathing, causes brief awakenings (often unnoticed) and excessive daytime sleepiness. If suspected, a person having signs of sleep apnea should see a doctor. Disorders that cause involuntary limb movements during sleep, such as Restless Legs Syndrome, break up the normal sleep pattern and are also likely to make sleep less refreshing and result in daytime sleepiness. For women, pregnancy and hormonal shifts including those that cause premenstrual syndrome (PMS) or menopause and its accompanying hot flashes can also intrude on sleep.

Medications

In addition, certain medications such as decongestants, steroids and some medicines for high blood pressure, asthma, or depression can cause sleeping difficulties as a side effect. *All information provided from the National Sleep Foundation.