Snoring and sleep disorders are known to be bad for you- no-one needs telling that. Here’s a fresh angle on it; it’s also costing our health care system a LOT of money. The Institute of Medicine’s report, ‘Sleep Disorders and Sleep Deprivation; an Unmet Public Health Problem’ outlines a number of areas where sleep deprivation is causing more and more of a cost to our healthcare system.
It’s been fairly conclusively proven that bad sleep can be implicated as a cause in depression, weight gain and ageing, and can put you more at risk for a bunch of serious conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease or cancer, and that conversely, making sure you get enough quality sleep can help keep you looking young, feeling sharp and happy.
There are so many reasons why, if you’re a Chronic Snorer, or sleep apnea sufferer, you should be looking it as a symptom of a larger problem.
Conversely, Getting a good night’s sleep on a regular basis can really help you, physically and emotionally. It’s a simple and controllable step towards being happy and healthy.
There’s lots of things you can do, some of them obvious, like staying away from stimulants like caffeine, and not watching TV or sitting on the computer late at night. There’s also other steps you can take, like making sure your sleeping partner isn’t causing you problems. This is where anti-snoring aids can come in very handy!
Getting a good night’s sleep on a regular basis can really help you, physically and emotionally. It’s a simple and controllable step towards being happy and healthy.
It’s also possible to make sure your sleeping environment is well-maintained. Here’s a few tips on making your bedroom a good place to get some sleep.
First off, make sure you have good pillows – old ones can be a harbour for dust mites, which can be a problem with things like Asthma. Make sure you’re keeping your pillow clean, and consider replacing it every year for non-down pillows, and every two to five years for natural ones. Also, if it’s starting to lose its natural spring and shape, that’s a good sign that it might be time to get a new one.
When replacing these, consider also how you sleep- side, stomach or back. There are shaped pillows out there which will help you sleep comfortably, and as anyone who reads this blog will know, a lot of snoring problems are caused by your posture when you sleep. It’s amazing the difference this can make.
If you’re a side sleeper, you need to look for an Anti Snoring Pillow which has a level, elevated surface. If it’s your back you sleep on, consider something with more rigid sides and a soft middle to cradle the head. If you sleep on your stomach, you would be best sleeping on something with a slope. Finally, if you tend to stack pillows, consider getting a multi-chambered pillow that will retain its shape. You’re less likely to have to put them back in position.
Just taking a few simple steps like these can help make all the difference.
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