Sleep and Hygiene

There are a number of recommended pillows and other sleep products on the market that are much more advanced now than they’ve ever been. Years ago, your only choices in pillows were various feather pillows, unyielding cheap foam, etc. Now, you can buy the kinds of sleep products that gently mold to your shape, respond and react to your body’s core temperature while you sleep, and provide a nurturing environment where you can get the most from your night’s sleep.

Unfortunately, the best sleep products in the world won’t do much for you if you have poor sleep hygiene. Any sleep expert will tell you that good sleep hygiene techniques will go a long way in ensuring you get a good night’s rest. What is sleep hygiene? Well, it’s really just a lot of common sense. It’s about getting to bed at the same time every night and getting up the same time every day (even on the weekends). Sleep hygiene means making sure you don’t down a big cup of coffee before trying to crash for the night. Other sleep hygiene tips include limiting alcohol, nicotine, heavy meals before bed, and keeping your bedroom cool and comfortable. Naturally, if you have any allergies you’re going to want to get rid of offending materials. That could be as simple as replacing your pillow with a hypoallergenic one, or removing carpets from your bedroom.

Sleep hygiene issues are particularly important for people who regularly experience sleepless nights. If you’re one of those people, you’re probably completely irritated by people who seem to be able to fall asleep anywhere at anytime. In your world, bedtime has to be a carefully orchestrated but not obsessed about event. It has to be timed just right, under the right conditions, with as little stress involved as possible.

Again, top quality sleep products are important, but by taking steps to good sleep hygiene, you should find a dramatic improvement with the quality of your sleep. If you still experience problems falling asleep or staying asleep, it might be time to consult your doctor. Otherwise, give yourself some time to adjust to a new routine, detoxify your body from caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol, and take it easy on yourself! Need help getting started? Consult a sleep expert and ask him or her any questions you may have, or research tips and sleep advice on your own. There’s plenty of information available on sleep hygiene and the best part is, it’s easy and inexpensive to get started.

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