9 Tips to a Successful Nap

Buying the Correct Pillow

Why a good pillow is important?

After a long day, there is nothing quite like the feeling of curling up in bed on a good supportive mattress. But what about the quality of your pillow? Does a good pillow really make a difference in whether you have a good or poor night’s sleep? 

The answer is YES! The average person spends as much as 2,500 hours every year with their head on their pillow. A good quality pillow adds comfort and provides the support you need for your neck and spine, contributing greatly to a better sleep. It is important to look at your pillow as something much more important than a piece of fabric and stuffing that we put our heads on at night. 

Here’s how your pillow contributes to a good night’s sleep: your neck needs to be properly supported by your pillow when you go to bed. If the pillow is too high or low, your neck will be forced either up or down from its natural state, causing your neck muscles on one side or the other to be strained by the angle. So, finding the right height pillow for your is crucial. 

4 main reasons for purchasing Adjustable Beds

Adjustable Beds

In the past, when we thought of an adjustable bed, we often pictured it being used by someone who was either elderly or with a physical disability. These are certainly two of the target audiences for this product – as it helps assist those that find it difficult to comfortably or safely get in and out of bed. Manufacturers of adjustable beds are desperately trying to educate people about the benefits of this luxury sleep set that can make your sleep and lifestyle more enjoyable.  

Sleeping with Lower Back Pain

Some tips on Lower Back Pain and Sleeping well.

The day-to-day struggle with pain can and does take its toll on the human body.

Sleeping Well with lower Back Pain is one step closer to a better quality of life.
If you suffer from lower back pain, you know that the pain doesn't stop just because you do.  Sleeping problems and back pain are part of a vicious cycle.
Sleeping well with back pain can be very difficult, and sometimes your back can end up hurting more if you are not sleeping properly.

The Better Sleep Council recommends that you evaluate your mattress about every 5 to 7 years. You may need a change for optimal comfort and support. In a Journal of Applied Ergonomics study, nearly 63% reported significant improvements in low back pain after switching to a new sleep system.Sleep Well With Low Back Pain - WebMD. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.webmd.com/back-pain/living-with-low-back-pain-11/sleep-and-back-pain

Here are a few helpful tips if buying a new mattress set is not in your present budget.

Support Your Lower Back While Sleeping.

• add a piece of plywood between your mattress and box-spring.
• put your mattress on the floor.
• when on your back, have a pillow under your knees.
• if you are on your side, place a pillow between your knees for better comfort.
• wrap a towel around your waist to help maintain the curve in your back.

Please visit our Mattress and Accessories section for more information on purchasing the correct mattress set for you and your family.

      

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Shopping for a Mattress

When selecting your new mattress set, here are some bedding basics to help educate you on some of the different options available and guide you in making the right mattress selection.

Two basic types:

Innerspring

  

Most sales in North America are still mattress sets that use tempered steel coils as the support component.

• There are a variety of types and configurations of coils but by and large, the design is the same. Manufacturers use various layers of foams and upholstery which cushion and insulate your body from the spring support unit.  
• These layers of foam and the thickness of the coils can be altered to create a range of comfort choices, from firm to plush.  
• Spring mattress sales are dominated by brands like Sealy Posturepedic, Serta and Simmons Beautyrest

Replacing Your Mattress

How to know when to replace your mattress?

Does your existing mattress set still feel comfortable to you even though it is not providing you with proper comfort and support. Like an old pair of shoes or your favorite chair, you’re used to it, and it’s familiar. This familiarity, unfortunately, doesn't mean it is doing the job you need it to. 

Here are a few things to consider :

Is a Luxury Mattress set really worth the price?

We all know that the mattress is designed to provide a combination of comfort and support so that we can get quality sleep and wake up feeling rejuvenated and prepared to battle what the next day has to offer.

What we may not know is “are we getting what we’re paying for when stepping into a higher price point?”