If you are interested in healthy sleep or are considering purchasing a new mattress – be it a natural latex or a synthetic foam one – we recommend that first you get a clear idea on what your personal requirements are and what you experience when you lie down in your own bed. We have put together a few questions, we suggest you ask yourself. In our opinion these cover all the important aspects when it comes to deciding what it is that constitutes a good and healthy bed.
Ask yourself these questions or ask them to the person advising you when you are next buying a mattress. We think you will find that your answers will quickly and effectively get you into a position from where you can pick the mattress and bed that suit you best.
The Orthopaedic correct position
- When sleeping on my sides do I sometimes get pins and needles in my arm?
- Do I wake up in the morning suffering from pain in my shoulders?
- Do I wake up in the morning suffering from back pain?
- Am I able to comfortably sleep on my back and sides?
- Do my slats effectively complement my mattress?
- Do I find my bed and mattress comfortable?
- Do I have a stiff neck in the mornings?
Social aspects and sustainability
- Do I want only raw materials in my mattress that were thoroughly checked for chemical residues?
- Do social and welfare considerations matter to me in the production of a mattress?
- Do I care whether renewable resources are used?
- Do I care about any environmental impacts?
A healthy micro-climate in bed
- Do I often perspire in my bed ? Does this wake me up?
- Does my skin feel comfortable or is it dry and rough?
- Do I often feel cold in bed ? Does this wake me up?
- Is my mattress cuddly and comfortable?
Electro-biologically neutral
- Do I also experience them when I sleep away from home?
- Do I have many electronic devices close to my bed?
- Is there much metal in my bed, e.g., metal springs?
- Do I regularly suffer from sleep disorders?
Clean materials
- Have I recently developed new allergies or sensitivities?
- Do I feel worse in bed than out of bed?
Tips:
- Don’t forget your bed cover or duvet: Is it big enough? Comfortable and cuddly enough? Do you get too cold or too hot under it? Maybe it is made from a synthetic material, maybe polyester or such like?
- Keep an eye on the room temperature in your bedroom: it is easier to sleep well in a cooler environment
- It is harder to sleep well on a full stomach, therefore try not to eat too much or too late in the evening
- Try to avoid electro-smog in your bedroom: so don’t have TVs, phones, radios or computers in there
- Alcohol, nicotine, coffee or tea can make it harder to get a good night’s sleep
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