How a Quality Mattress Helps with Sleep Deprivation
Posted on - 25th March 2020
Here at Dial-a-Mattress, we understand the importance of getting your 40 winks in, which is why we only stock the finest bed frames and mattresses in Shrewsbury.
Sleep deprivation is the condition of not having enough sleep, which can be either chronic or acute and can vary widely in severity.
Here at Dial-a-Mattress, we understand the importance of getting your 40 winks in, which is why we only stock the finest bed frames and mattresses in Shrewsbury.
In today's hectic world we are all eager to believe that one hour less in bed will give us an extra 60 minutes of productivity; whereas this actually has the opposite effect. Sleep isn't a passive process, as during good restorative sleep we grow, make sense of our days and detox.
How Does Sleep Deprivation Affect Your Health?
One night of interrupted sleep negatively affects our moods, attention span and cognitive ability, but as long as this is an occasional occurrence it won't harm your health.
Having chronic sleep debt does have a serious and damaging effect on our mental and physical wellbeing. A good night's sleep gives our bodies restorative time and plays a big role in healing and repairing the heart and blood vessels and gives our immune system and the cardiovascular system a rest and the restoration of other organs.
Industry research has found that people who frequently get less than six hours a night are at increased risk of stroke and heart disease. Evidence suggests that not sleeping enough could ramp up the 'fight or flight' response to stress which releases hormones that speed up our heart rates and blood pressure.
How Much Sleep Do I Need?
While there is no golden number for how much sleep each person needs, the general consensus is that between 7 and 8 hours is best. Industry experts believe most adults require between six and nine hours to feel refreshed and function well mentally and physically.
Improving Your Sleep
There isn’t one set rule to improve your sleep but you can develop new habits which will improve your sleep quality.
You should make sure your bedroom is a perfect sleeping environment and ensure that your bed is of the finest quality (something we can help with). Try to avoid food and drink before bed as this can hinder sleep and avoid screen time on devices such as mobile phones or tablets an hour before you plan to go to bed.
Consider alternative ways to relax your body and mind such as a warm bath, quiet and sensual music, reading, gentle stretching or yoga. Try to go to bed around the same time and set a regular sleep pattern, which will hopefully help to address any sleep deprivation issues.
A New Bed is an Investment in You
If you have started having sleepless nights, one of the reasons could be that you require a new bed frame. Typically, the lifespan of a mattress is around 7 years, so if you are creeping up to this milestone, why not pay Dial a Mattress a visit and find the bed of your dreams.
Get in touch today to discuss our wide range of mattresses and bed frames that will suit any home and budget.
