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M O S T C E N S O R E D - - - - - - - - MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- If thoughts of Jason and goblins and ghouls race through your mind as you try to sleep this Halloween, you're not alone. Fear of the dark and spooky things that happen while we sleep has consumed man for centuries. "The mystery of what happens while one sleeps has fascinated man since the beginning of time," explains George Gwin, AIM's associate executive director. "As a result, a host of intriguing sleep superstitions has been passed down through the ages from all over the world. What better time to celebrate these than during the Halloween season when mystery and fright abound?" For those who need something else to worry about when they fall asleep, Gwin offers the following: -- On the Isle of Man, families go to bed early on stormy nights so fairies can enter for shelter. -- It's dangerous to sleep when thirsty, for the soul will leave the body in search of water. If the body is wakened too quickly, the soul may not have time to get back and the body will die. -- It is dangerous to sleep in the moonlight. -- If a person grinds his teeth in his sleep, bad luck will befall the entire family. -- It is bad luck to sleep with your head to the East. Not all sleep superstitions are filled with gloom and doom, however. Gwin provides a few to help those of us who, fearful or not, can't fall asleep or get up in the morning. -- If you cannot sleep, get out of bed and turn your shoes over. -- If you want to get up in the morning at a certain hour, before going to bed make as many marks on the floor as the hour you want to get up. Do this with your right foot, and then get in bed backwards. -- If you want good luck, the sun should rise at your feet and not over your head. For those who have no fears this Halloween night but still can't seem to get a good night's rest, American Innerspring Manufacturers offers a host of comprehensive information on mattresses and healthful sleep, videos, tips cards and brochures. Consumers should access the American Innerspring Manufacturers' (AIM) web site at http://www.aiminfo.org . Those not online should call AIM's toll-free number, 1-800-TUCK-ME-IN, which offers automated assistance to frequently asked questions about mattresses. Consumers may also request free materials via this number. American Innerspring Manufacturers (AIM) is a non-profit trade association representing most innerspring and boxspring producers in the United States and Canada. AIM has provided free information on restful sleep, sleep surfaces and proper back care for more than 30 years. SOURCE American Innerspring Manufacturers
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