Our beds are a much larger and essential part of our daily lives, but how often do we actually take notice of our beds (besides, of course, when we fall into them)? Not really enough. There are a number of important questions we should ask ourselves when it comes to our beds, mattresses in particular.
You may be wondering what matters. Well, first of all, consider that we all need a good and restful sleep to function, that is, to carry out our daily tasks, fulfill responsibilities such as work, housework, raising children, etc. Second, inadequate sleep lowers productivity; increases irritability and can eventually cause various health problems (such as diabetes, weight control problems, high blood pressure, etc.). Third, our beds (old or inadequate mattresses) could be the main cause of not getting enough sleep.
Here are some things to keep in mind about aging mattresses that have probably seen their last good days:
They are warehouses and breeding sites for allergens.
Older mattresses tend to be discolored, dusty, and often a bit smelly (we often just got used to that particular scent). These changes are caused by some slightly disturbing things. Discoloration and dust are typically due to dead skin flakes, microscopic dirt from our bodies, sweat, and mites. Mites lay millions of eggs, live and are excreted between the fibers of our beds, for as long as we have them. These and other compounds break down, releasing foul vapors from inside our mattresses.
All of these factors contribute to poor quality sleep due to inhalation of these microscopic allergens that trigger allergic reactions, such as coughing or wheezing; sneezing or nasal congestion, etc.
Your body’s mattress requirements change, but mattresses don’t
Mattresses eventually lose their ability to properly support your body, the longer you sleep on them. Also, age, body weight changes, and pregnancy all have an effect on this, as your body may require a unique mattress that is soft enough for your body, while remaining firm. Inadequate mattresses, which do not support our bodies enough, can cause discomfort to sleep, loss of sleep, and wake up with aches and pains every morning. Therefore, it is important to ensure that your mattress is the right mattress for your body’s needs, in terms of the above, as well as your body type and preferred sleeping position.
Beds and sleep aren’t just mattresses
One detail that is often overlooked about getting a good night’s sleep is what’s in our beds. Pillows We all have a favorite pillow and it’s hard to imagine that it could be contributing to restless nights and groggy mornings. The truth is, if your pillow isn’t supporting your head and neck into a straighter posture, it’s not doing you much good when you try to sleep. Buying quality pillows that adapt to your sleeping position, be it on your back, on your side, or on your stomach, is an investment in your sleep and essentially everything that is affected by it. There are a variety of pillows that are specially designed to provide support and comfort during the night, to help ensure that your sleep is not wasted.
