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The subject of sleep is a fascinating (and sometimes
frustrating) study that has intrigued mankind for eons. We by no means
pretend to present "the answers" -- but we would like to
share some pertinent insights with you which have been developed over
the years.
In the hope that some of it will be useful to you in the one endeavor
which we all share: Getting a good night's sleep! |
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And we all know that a good night's sleep is the
foundation for feeling and looking our best when tomorrow rolls
around. |
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There are literally dozens of reasons why people can't sleep. But
if you look at the major ones, here's what we find:
Medical & Physical Reasons:
like back or neck pain, swelling or poor circulation of the legs --
or "restless leg," hiatal hernia, acid reflux or GERD, asthma,
arthritis or rheumatism pain, muscular over-exertion, sleep apnea,
stress, tension or fatigue. |
Any or all of these ailments -- and others -- can keep you from sound
sleep.
Many of those problems are alleviated by sleeping in a bed where the
upper and lower sections of the bed can be adjusted to EXACTLY the
most pain-free and comfortable position. And if you add massage, that
may also help make sleep come more easily.
Insomnia: Most people use the term
"insomnia" to describe a sleeping problem characterized
simply as the inability to fall asleep. It's estimated that on any
given night, one out of three adults will NOT get a good night's sleep
-- with insomnia being one of the culprits.
There are three types of insomnia:
1. Transient -- is most common. Typically when you can't sleep
on the eve of a big event like a wedding or job interview.
2. Short-term -- may last for several weeks and often develops
at a stressful time like a serious family illness or loss of a job.
3. Long-term or chronic -- can last months or years. Sometimes
begins in childhood. A vicious cycle -- the more you worry and try
to sleep, the more you can't.
Most insomnia can be treated and cured. Discuss it with your doctor
or a sleep specialist.
Mattress Problems: People are often
unaware that an old or poor quality mattress can be causing them a
poor night's sleep. A mattress that sags is your enemy.
Without the support and comfort of a good quality mattress, you won't
know a good night's sleep. An Adjustable Bed like Sleep Comfort with
a quality mattress is even better because it moves your body into
precisely the right position for maximum comfort. And it's infinitely
adjustable to hundreds of positions.
Contrary to popular belief, a FIRM mattress may NOT be best for your
back. While doctors have traditionally recommended hard beds for chronic
low back pain sufferers, a new study finds people who slept on a MEDIUM
firm mattress were twice as likely to improve as those who slept on
a FIRM mattress.
Environment: The physical atmosphere
of where you sleep has a large bearing on how well you sleep. This
is the place to use some common sense. TEMPERATURE of your bedroom
should be in the 60s. A warm bedroom can make you restless. QUIET
is important to good sleep. If it's not possible to escape noise,
try earplugs or have a constant sound (like a fan or air conditioning)
in the room. LIGHT can keep you awake. If you can't sleep in total
darkness, use a night light for the soft glow of reassurance in your
bedroom.
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