The Last Word Blog of Gardner-White Furniture and Mattress Stores Detroit Michigan

Now Casting: Losing It With Jillian Michaels!

Families, this is your chance to have America's Top Health and wellness expert, Jillian Michaels move in, kick butt and change you and your loved ones' lives!

Detroit's Open Call:

When: December 8th, 2009. 3PM-9PM and December 9th, 2009 3PM-8PM.

Where: Gardner White Furniture, 45300 Hayes Road, Macomb, MI 48313

For more location information, go to: http://gardner-white.com

You Can Watch the Fox2 & Gardner-White Tribute to Our Veterans

You can watch the FOX2-Gardner-White Tribute to our Troops by clicking on the link below:

http://bit.ly/tributetroops

Gardner-White and Fox 2 Detroit Salute our Troops

 Gardner-White and Fox 2 Detroit are proud to bring you a salute to Our Troops airing this Wednesday Veteran's Day at 6:30 PM. This special will air commercial free as a special tribute to our troops.  Please take a few minutes and watch this moving tribute to our men and women defending our freedom. 

It would would like to pay special tribute to a Veteran or current member of the Armed Services please comment on this post. We will publish your comments.

Gardner-White's Room that Rocks-42 in HDTV and a Playstation3 from Best Buy!

  Now in time for Christmas-Gardner-White takes furniture buying to a whole new level.  You choose from any one of 50 room groups . Each includes top quality furniture AND  you get a 42" HDTV from Best Buy with your choice of a : Playstation 3 console, WII console or Xbox3 60 elite console.  What a great way to turn your living room into a family playroom.  What's the catch? There aren't any!  Just click here  to see all Gardner-White's Rooms that Rock 

http://bit.ly/roomrock

 Financing no problem -with a Gardner-White charge you can make no down payment, pay no payments or interest for 15 months.

Gardner-White wants you to know-4 reasons to get a good night's sleep

 I want to share with you an interesting article form Sleep Savvy's September edition

4 reasons to get a good night's sleep

New scientific research continues to unmask the effects of chronic sleeplessness and the results are enough to keep you up at night! Here are four of the most devastating effects, courtesy of the American Heart Association:

1.  Sleep loss can lead to diabetes.  A recent study shows that "people who sleep less than six hours a night appears to have a higher risk of developing impaired fasting glucose-a condition that can precede type 2 diabetes."

2.  Sleep loss can raise your blood pressure.  Another recent study found that a lost hour of sleep-one hour less than the recommended eight-increased the odds of developing high blood pressure 37% over five years; skipping two hours raised blood pressure an average of 37% over five years; skipping two hours raised the blood pressure risk 86%. This condition can lead to heart attack, stroke or kidney failure.

3.  Sleep loss can make you fat.  Several recent studies have confirmed that there is a link between lost sleep and weight gain.  In one study, participants who slept six hours per night were 27% more likely to become obese than those sleeping seven to nine hours; people getting five hours of sleep per night were 73% more likely to become obese; and those with only two to four hours of sleep per night were 67% more likely to become obese.

4.  Sleep loss can make you vulnerable to cancer.  Yet another recent study showed that even  when people take preventive actions that have been proven to lower cancer risks (such as exercise and eating right) inadequate sleep seems to counteract those benefits.

More research is underway on these and other health risks associated with cheating on sleep..."

All of us at Gardner-White sure would be happy to have you take advantage of the great mattress savings going on right now during our Cash for Clunkers Mattress Sale. Check it out!  www.gardner-white.com

Gardner-White makes it easy to buy a Tempur-Pedic Sleep System

People who buy and Tempur-Pedic love them. Gardner-White makes it easy for you to join the ranks of happy Tempur-Pedic owners.  Read this study :

"Consumer Study

At Tempur-Pedic, we don’t simply bring you a bed to sleep on — we believe a bed should do more.

Your bed should always give you comfort….

• More than 90% of Tempur-Pedic owners rated the comfort of their Tempur-Pedic bed as Excellent or Very Good.*
• 93% of Americans say sleep brings them pleasure.**
• 97% of Americans say that the comfort of a mattress can affect how well they sleep.*

Your bed should make your stress go away….

• 97% of Americans say sleep is effective for relieving stress.**
• Most Americans (94%) say their lives feel less stressful when they’ve slept well.**

Your bed should relieve your pain, not add to it….

• 85% of Americans say sleep is effective at relieving pain.**
• 90% of Americans say they use sleep as nighttime therapy.**

 

People who buy Tempur-pedic beds love them here's the proof:

*Tempur-Pedic Consumer Profile Study (December2006), Conducted by The Blackstone Group
**National Wellness Survey (April 2007) – Conducted by Majority Opinion Research

In a Consumer Study (December 2006) of Tempur-Pedic owners, conducted for Tempur-Pedic by The Blackstone Group, the following results were reported:

• 93% describe the quality of their Tempur-Pedic bed as Excellent or Very Good.
• More than 90% rated the comfort of their Tempur-Pedic bed as Excellent or Very Good.
• Nearly 73% rate the value for the money of their Tempur-Pedic bed as Excellent or Very Good.
• 94% of owners say their Tempur-Pedic bed Met or Exceeded their expectations.
• Nearly 9 out of 10 (88%) owners described themselves as Extremely or Very Satisfied with their Tempur-Pedic bed.
• 85% of owners said they were Extremely or Very Likely to recommend Tempur-Pedic to family or friends.

On average, Tempur-Pedic owners report telling 12 people about their new mattress.

• Of those owners who recommended Tempur-Pedic to friends or family, 22% report at least one purchased a Tempur-Pedic.
• More than ¾ of Tempur-Pedic owners said Tempur-Pedic was the most likely brand of their next mattress.

Owner survey conducted by Alpert O Neil Tigre & Co.

Gardner-White makes it easy for you to be a Tempur-Pedic owner.  Here's why:

*Take up to 5 years to pay interest free. * Every model instock for Free Next Day Delivery *Free HDTV from Best Buy with purchase.  Check us out today. Buy in store or by phone. www.gardner-white.com

Gardner-White wants to hear from you.

  We know that the most important people at Gardner-White are our customers.  You are the people who allow us into your homes. All of us are dedicated to providing you with the best furniture values and service.  Thats why we get really excited when you let us know what you think:

"Delivery Men were friendly and helpful-Thanks"-D. R. Shelby Township

"Just wanted to say I love my set"-J.K. Bruce Township

"Ron Torres was excellent, great customer service and your delivery team was exceptional. Thank you"-W.E. New Baltimore

"Very professional delivery team and sales person. No Pressure"-D. F. New Boston

"Well made, good quality, exceptional value for beautiful bed. Very happy! We had been looking.."S.G. Clinton Township

Rest assured we read very comment.  Your opinions matter.

A Gardner-White Heroine-Jeanette's Inspiring Story

   Everything is possible if you have the desire and the discipline.  The Gardner-White team has been wearing pedometers, trying to lose weight and generally attempting to take better care of ourselves.  Jeanette Losey's transformation has been the most dramatic.  In one year Jeanette lost over 100 pounds. Today she is running her first marathon-the Detroit Free Press.  Her story is one of determination , discipline and pride.  Jeanette was interviewed by Deena Centofanti on WJBK's Health Watch.  Check it out:   http://bit.ly/JeanetteStory

  Great work Jeanette!

Gardner-White and the Visiting Nurse Association Sponsor Flu Shot Clinic

 We are sponsoring a flu shot clinic at every Gardner-White store on October 30th from 1-3 PM.  The Visiting Nurse Association is administering the shots.

 

Below is an article published on web md that has more information about flu shots

 

 Members of the public are invited to attend the clinic.  The cost per shot for  is $25.  The following insurances will be accepted :  BCN, Priority Health, HealthPlus of Michigan, Medicare  Part B. VNA also accepts checks or cash.

 

 Shots will be administered on a first come first served basis. Please check with your own doctor to determine if a flue shot is appropriate for you.

Flu Shot: Influenza Vaccine and Side Effects

Thinking about getting a flu shot or influenza vaccine this year? The influenza vaccine is the best way to prevent the flu, and flu prevention should be a goal for everyone.

According to the CDC, about 5% to 20% of Americans get the flu each year. More than 200,000 people are hospitalized, and about 36,000 people die. These statistics would decrease if more people took advantage of the opportunity to prevent flu with an influenza vaccine or flu shot.

When should I get a flu shot?

Because flu season may begin as early as October and run through May, the best time to get a flu shot is in October or November. You can still get an influenza vaccine in December or later, but earlier may be more beneficial in preventing flu.

What types of flu shots or influenza vaccines are available?

There are two types of flu shots or influenza vaccines available for children and adults.

The first kind is the traditional flu shot. The flu shot does not contain a live virus and cannot cause the flu. This influenza vaccine is an inactivated virus that is given with a needle.

The other kind is a nasal influenza vaccine called FluMist. This influenza vaccine contains weakened viruses, which usually do not cause illness but sometimes can cause runny nose, congestion, and fatigue. The nasal influenza vaccine is recommended only for non pregnant, healthy people, ages 2 years to 49 years.

For in-depth information on flu prevention, see WebMD's What is FluMist?

How does the flu shot or influenza vaccine work to prevent flu?

Both the flu shot and FluMist -- the influenza vaccines -- work by causing antibodies to develop in your body. These antibodies provide protection against infection from the flu virus. This antibody reaction may cause fatigue and muscle aches in some people.

Each year, the flu vaccine contains several different kinds of the virus. The strains chosen are the ones that researchers say are most likely to show up that year. If the choice is right, the vaccine is 70% to 90% effective in preventing the flu in healthy people under 65 years of age.

Who should get the flu shot?

An annual flu shot is recommended for anyone who wants to reduce his or her chances of getting the flu. The flu shot is highly recommended for certain high-risk individuals who are more prone to flu complications, such as pneumonia. Those at risk for complications include people 65 or older, people with chronic medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes or heart disease), pregnant women, and young children. People who should get vaccinated each year are:  

• All children 6 months to 18 years old
• People 50 years or older
• Women who will be pregnant during the flu season
• People who live in nursing homes
• Adults with chronic heart or lung conditions, including asthma, or with any condition that weakens the immune system
• Household contacts and caregivers of any children younger than 6 months of age (these children are too young to receive the flu vaccine)
• Any person in close contact with someone in a high-risk group, such as health care workers and household contacts

Who should not get the flu shot?

According to the CDC, you should not get a flu shot or influenza vaccine if

• You have had an allergic reaction to a flu shot in the past
• You have an allergy to eggs
• You have previously developed Guillain-Barre syndrome within 6 weeks of getting a flu shot

Guillain-Barre syndrome is a disorder in which the body's immune system attacks part of the nervous system.

What are some flu shot side effects?

You can experience soreness and/or swelling in your arm after getting a flu shot.

Some people have cold-like symptoms, including sniffles, headache, runny nose,sore throat, cough, and body aches for a day or two after getting the flu shot. In some cases, you may also experience a low-grade fever.

It is important to note that the benefits of getting a flu shot far outweigh the risk of flu shot side effects.

Who can receive the nasal influenza vaccine?

The FluMist influenza vaccine is only recommended for healthy individuals ages 2 to 49. Because FluMist influenza vaccine contains weakened strains of live virus, it is not recommend for infants, elderly adults, pregnant women, and anyone with a medical condition.

What are the side effects of FluMist influenza vaccine?

Side effects from FluMist nasal spray in children can include:

• Runny nose
• Headache
• Vomiting
• Muscle aches
• Fever

Side effects from FluMist nasal spray in adults can include:

• Runny nose
• Headache
• Sore throat

How can I find a flu shot this year?

The American Lung Association (ALA) offers an electronic flu shot clinic locator. Visit www.flucliniclocator.org, enter a ZIP code and a date (or dates), and receive information about clinics scheduled in your area.

Discover the Tempur-pedic Difference at Gardner-White

  Gardner-White sells lots of different mattresses. Mattresses come in a variety of comfort levels and firmness. There is one to fit everyone and we would be happy to help you find that perfect mattress. It you are even thinking about buying a new mattress I urge you to consider a Tempurpedic sleep system.

  Tempur-pedic owners are passionate about their beds.  I sure am. It is the most comfortable mattress I have ever owned. Take a look at this:

Consumer Study

At Tempur-Pedic, we don’t simply bring you a bed to sleep on — we believe a bed should do more.

Your bed should always give you comfort….

• More than 90% of Tempur-Pedic owners rated the comfort of their Tempur-Pedic bed as Excellent or Very Good.*
• 93% of Americans say sleep brings them pleasure.**
• 97% of Americans say that the comfort of a mattress can affect how well they sleep.*

Your bed should make your stress go away….

• 97% of Americans say sleep is effective for relieving stress.**
• Most Americans (94%) say their lives feel less stressful when they’ve slept well.**

Your bed should relieve your pain, not add to it….

• 85% of Americans say sleep is effective at relieving pain.**
• 90% of Americans say they use sleep as nighttime therapy.**

*Tempur-Pedic Consumer Profile Study (December2006), Conducted by The Blackstone Group
**National Wellness Survey (April 2007) – Conducted by Majority Opinion Research

At Tempur-Pedic, we don’t simply bring you a bed to sleep on; we bring you the promise of “night-time renewal for your body and your mind. It’s like no other bed you have ever experienced. You don’t have to take our word for it…

In a Consumer Study (December 2006) of Tempur-Pedic owners, conducted for Tempur-Pedic by The Blackstone Group, the following results were reported:

• 93% describe the quality of their Tempur-Pedic bed as Excellent or Very Good.
• More than 90% rated the comfort of their Tempur-Pedic bed as Excellent or Very Good.
• Nearly 73% rate the value for the money of their Tempur-Pedic bed as Excellent or Very Good.
• 94% of owners say their Tempur-Pedic bed Met or Exceeded their expectations.
• Nearly 9 out of 10 (88%) owners described themselves as Extremely or Very Satisfied with their Tempur-Pedic bed.
• 85% of owners said they were Extremely or Very Likely to recommend Tempur-Pedic to family or friends.

On average, Tempur-Pedic owners report telling 12 people about their new mattress.

• Of those owners who recommended Tempur-Pedic to friends or family, 22% report at least one purchased a Tempur-Pedic.
• More than ¾ of Tempur-Pedic owners said Tempur-Pedic was the most likely brand of their next mattress.

 The unique feel and support system is truly amazing.   We believe in Tempurpedic at Gardner-White. They really are different from a conventional sleep system.  Only Gardner-White:

* Has every Tempur-pedic model in stock

* Free Next Day Delivery

*Take up to 5 years to pay interest free

* Free HDTV from Best Buy

*Factory trained Sleep Experts

No one else can offer you all that and a great nights sleep!

If you are a Tempur-pedic sleeper we would love to hear from you. Tell us why you love your mattress.