Good Bed = Good Sleep = Good Health

Although the above quote is a generalisation it is fair to say the benefit and importance of a good bed cannot be underestimated. We spend a third of our entire life in a bed, an average of 8 hours a day. The need for sleep was built into us from the start and it has great bearing on our overall health and wellbeing.

More and more, people are starting to realise that the purchase of a decent bed, on which to spend all this time, is amongst the most important items one could ever buy.

Where it gets a little complicated is that, as individuals, we all have different needs so we all need different beds. There a lot of factors involved when choosing the right bed for you:

• Age and Mobility
• Specific Back and/or Neck Problems
• Allergies
• location, Style and Aesthetics
• Budget
• Space Allowed and Practicality

Time for a New Bed?

When lower back pain, neck pain, snoring, or a sleep disorder prevents us from getting the sleep we need, we accumulate what experts term a "sleep debt." One or two nights of restless or inadequate sleep won't harm us, but a pattern of sleep disruptions can have serious repercussions on our health, ranging from mental fuzziness and mood swings to cessations of breathing and even death. According to the National Sleep Foundation, "Sleep deprivation has been linked to health problems such as obesity and high blood pressure, negative mood and behavior, decreased productivity, and safety issues in the home, on the job, and on the road."

When back pain or neck pain causes sleep disruptions, it may be time to invest in a new bed or mattress. Mattresses that use natural fibers, such as cotton, tend to harden over time, while box springs can begin to sag. A mattress that has outlived its usefulness forces you to sleep in positions that cause or exacerbate lower back pain and neck pain. While a new mattress set is an investment, it is one that will repay you a hundredfold in the form of mental alertness and physical energy that comes from getting restful sleep.

Sleep culprits like neck pain and snoring can often be alleviated with a new pillow. Special posture pillows are available that provide back and neck support, and that can raise your head enough to reduce snoring. A sleep posture pillow may take a period of adjustment, since your body will need to get used to a new position, but the positive effects should kick in within two to three weeks.

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Sleep Well !