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What's the Deal With: Pins and Needles

FitSugar — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 09:30:00 PDT

Occasionally I'll wake up from a deep sleep and realize my arm has also fallen asleep. When it "wakes up," I do everything I can to keep still and control the almost unbearable sensation of "pins and needles."

There's actually a medical term for this called Transient Paresthesia. Usually, you feel this temporary yet bizarre sensation after you've been putting pressure on part of your body, like when you're sitting on a foot or sleeping on your arm. When you apply this pressure for a prolonged period of time, you actually cut off communication from your brain to parts of your body. This pressure squeezes nerve pathways so that the nerves can't transmit electrochemical impulses properly.

Nerve impulses carry sensation information from nerve endings in the body to the brain, as well as instructions from the brain to the rest of your body. The information transmitted from the "sleeping" body part becomes somewhat jumbled, and the brain receives strange messages. Some nerve cells don't transmit any information and others start sending impulses erratically. This causes you to feel a strange numbing, burning, prickly, or tingling sensation, which actually serves an important function. Your foot falling asleep for 10 minutes doesn't pose any health threat, but if you were to cut off circulation for an extended period of time -- several hours -- you could suffer serious nerve damage. The initial tingling sensation tells you that you might want to readjust your position.

Just thought you might want to know...

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Check Out Target's Cute and Colorful Spring Fashion Collection

Chi Diem Chau — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:55:02 PST

While we all wait on pins and needles for the Jason Wu for Target collection launch, the brand has just given us some more Spring fashion inspiration to consider. For Spring '12, Target culled all of its stylish house brands - Mossimo, Converse One Star, and Xhilaration, to name a few - in one snazzy lookbook. We flipped through the virtual pages and found some super cute pieces, highlighting irresistible colored jeans, pretty printed dresses, and a chic assortment of sandals and wedges. Want to see more? Just click through the slideshow to see more pretty pieces from Target's Spring fashion collection.

Steal the Style From Breaking Dawn's Wedding Scene

Brittney Stephens — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 04:00:56 PST

Among the many breathtaking scenes in Breaking Dawn Part 1 (shirtless Jacob, anyone?), there was the moment every Twi-hard was waiting for: Edward and Bella's walk down the aisle. The wedding was undeniably gorgeous and romantic, and we finally got to see the stunning Carolina Herrera wedding dress that had us on pins and needles since the film's trailer was released. In addition to Bella's beautiful white dress, we also caught glimpses of her sophisticated cream honeymoon dress, Alice Cullen's purple sequined frock, and other glittery gowns from some of the event's attendees. We rounded up a few style moments from the wedding, as well as some similar pieces that you can shop now. Click through to see them!
Images courtesy of Summit Entertainment

Ready, Set, Craft: 5 Easy Holiday Crafts For Kids of All Ages

Rebecca M Gruber — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 05:16:53 PST

Bring out the scissors, stock up on glue, and this year make a plan to craft your own holiday goodies with your kids. If the idea of setting up an arts and crafts project with your kids has you feeling like a deer in headlights, don't fret. I recently spent the afternoon with Martha Stewart's Darcy Miller and her Living in the Family Room bloggers to see just how easy it can be to craft with your kids. Surrounded by moms and kids in New York's Pins & Needles, I watched as tots as young as 3-years-old joined their siblings to create mini totes, gift tags, ornaments, and more. Check out the five easy crafts the lil ones created and get ready for some indoor fun with your own mini crafters!

Source: Photo by Mike Krautter. Courtesy of Martha Stewart’s Living in the Family Room Blog

A Sneak Peek at the Versace For H&M Collection!

Chi Diem Chau — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 09:13:01 PDT

We're on pins and needles waiting for the highly anticipated Versace for H&M collection, launching on Nov. 19, and the slow release of photos on the web and in magazines has been one long tease. Until V-day, we suggest you satiate your fashion hunger with these newly released images of the collection, featuring Daphne Groeneveld and Abbey Lee Kershaw, wearing an array of sexy minidresses, printed bomber jackets, and cool accessories. We've also gathered all the images that have been released so far to give you the most complete look at the collection available. Are you going to wait in line for this collaboration? Check out the slideshow, and tell us which piece you're jonesing after.

Emmy Hopes and Dreams For This Year's Nominations

BuzzSugar — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:30:47 PDT

The Primetime Emmy nominations will be announced bright and early tomorrow, and I'm on pins and needles wondering who is going to get nods this year. With award staples like Breaking Bad, Lost, and Monk out of the running this year, I'm expecting to see some big surprises. Like every year, I hold out hope for a few folks and shows that I want to get a nomination - check out my list of who and what I'm crossing my fingers for!

The Pros and Cons of Sleeping on Your Side, Back, and Stomach

Heather Dale — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 10:00:45 PST

When it's time to get some shut-eye, how do you get into your preferred sleeping position? Do you lie on your back? Maybe you're a stomach sleeper? I've evolved in my sleeping style over the years, from a side sleeper to now a back sleeper, and on my stomach only when I've exhausted back and side positions and can't seem to fall asleep. But what are the best positions to sleep in? Considering how much I love my sleepy-time, I thought it was about time I did some research on this very topic.

Sleeping on your back
The pros: This position is great for balancing out your body weight and keeping your internal organs aligned. Just be sure to keep a pillow under your knees to help maintain proper alignment of your back.

The cons: Not the best position for snorers, since this may make their snoring worse!

For side and stomach positions, keep reading.