Hey there, viewers!
We all want a good night’s sleep.
But we often forget about one of the determining factors in a good night’s sleep…
The quality of our mattress.
A good mattress helps us relax, decreasing our level of physical and mental stress.
At least, the right mattress does.
Let’s talk about whether your mattress is right for you.
Does it help your spine?
Does it help you sleep better?
Does it set off your allergies?
We’re talking all that AND more.
Let's begin!
#1 It Helps You De-Stress
Most of us work 9-5.
For many, that 8 hours is spent sitting at a desk, staring at a laptop.
While it may be crucial to your job, it’s not the healthiest routine.
After returning home, you want proper rest.
This way, you feel recharged the next day.
This is where a good mattress is important.
Even in a study, it was found that a good mattress usually helps people get better sleep
and reduce the stress hormones in their body.
Additionally, the comfort factor plays a major role in this.
When you lay on a comfortable mattress, your brain produces serotonin.
This helps you stay in a good mood.
#2 It Helps You Sleep Better
This is mainly because it makes you feel comfortable.
During this process, your pineal glands begin to release melatonin.
Now you might be wondering, “What is Melatonin?”
To put it simply, it’s a hormone that controls your sleep-wake cycle.
Usually, the melatonin release in your body starts spiking from 9:00 PM onwards.
By the time 9:00 AM rolls around, the release lowers.
This allows you to work more efficiently.
We have spoken in detail about melatonin in our video “11 Vitamins and Supplements You
Should Take For Stress Relief”.
Make sure that you check it out.
It will help you gain more information on the hormone.
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#3 Helps With Your Spinal Alignment
A lot of you suffer from chronic back pain.
Your mattress may have something to do with it.
A mattress is supposed to help you sleep better.
In order to do that, its weight distribution needs to be evenly balanced.
In one study, patients with chronic lower back pain between 18 and 60 year-olds, were
asked to sleep on mattresses with equal weight on all sides.
Subjects ended up getting more sleep than usual.
They also complained less about their chronic pain.
Fascinating, don’t you think?
This happened because an evenly balanced bed will improve your spinal alignment.
Alright, now that we’ve noted important reasons for a good mattress, let’s focus
on actually getting the mattress next.
#1 How It Feels
A good mattress is supposed to make you want to sleep.
It’s more important you buy a mattress made from a soft fabric.
This is more likely to make you feel comfortable and your body will feel good every time you
come in contact with this fabric.
In order to get proper sleep, you need this feeling.
#2 Density And Thickness Of The Foam
Remember equal distribution of weight?
For this to work properly, you need to check the density and thickness of its foam.
This is usually an important factor in deciding how comfortable or bouncy a mattress will
be.
Usually mattresses with bigger foams are lighter in weight.
More importantly, they are usually the ones that are more comfortable.
#3 How You Sleep
People like to sleep in different ways.
To each their own.
Some people like to sleep on either their left or right side.
Others snooze on their back, or their belly.
This is why your mattress should cater to your needs.
If you like to sleep on your side, you can either go with a soft foam mattress or one
with inner springs.
They have built in pressure relief points that can help your shoulders and your hips.
If you’re a stomach sleeper, a soft foam mattress is definitely a NO.
As it may envelop your nasal area, making it difficult for you to breathe.
Instead, something like a firm foam mattress or an air-filled one would be the most ideal.
As for the ones who like to sleep on their back, you will be able to adjust your mattress.
#4 Do You Toss?
When buying a mattress, you need to ask yourself “Do I toss and turn?”
If your answer is yes, we would suggest you try buying a comfortable inner-springs mattress,
or a dual chamber air-filled one.
Both these mattresses are known for their ability to reduce the vibration caused by
your movements.
This ensures you get a good sleep, despite all the antiques.
Avoid firm beds, as a little bit of movement could cause you to wake up.
#5 Do You Have Allergies?
People have different allergies.
This is why it’s important that your bed is resistant to allergens.
This could help you get a good night’s sleep and stay healthy at the same time.
Since both foam and latex have antimicrobial properties, they seem like automatic choices.
#6 For Back Pain We have already discussed how your back can
be helped with the right mattress.
Well, if you're going through chronic back pain, we wouldn’t suggest you go with air-filled
or inner springs mattresses.
Instead, something like a soft foam mattress or latex would be better.
#7 Do You Sleep Heavy?
The way you sleep also matters when you are looking to buy a mattress.
Usually those who are heavier sleepers need to have heavier mattresses.
Similarly, those who like to sleep a little light can opt for a lighter mattress.
It all depends on the way you like to sleep.
Now, it’s time to discuss the size of the mattress.
Yes, mattresses come in various sizes.
Let’s explore them.
#1 Queen Size
Probably one of the most well-known mattresses.
It is spacious enough to fit two people.
More importantly, queen size mattresses are very cost effective.
This means you can get a decent mattress without paying too much money.
So if you’re wallet’s a little light, no need to worry.
#2 King Size
If a queen size isn’t good enough, king size is your next best option.
It is good for couples who want some extra space while sleeping.
More importantly, it can be used by both heavy and light sleepers.
This is mostly because of the extra space it comes with.
Of course, the type of foam or latex also matters.
On the up side, you will have plenty of space.
Come to think of it, even people who toss and turn while sleeping find this more useful.
#3 California King
Imagine king size, but slightly more narrow and long.
This is a California King, basically the same as a king size mattress.
The only difference is it isn’t necessarily made for couples.
Instead it is made for tall people who find it hard to sleep in regular mattresses.
#4 Full or Double
If you have to have a mattress specifically meant for couples, you are looking at a full
mattress.
This type is also good for heavy sleepers, children and teenagers.
#5 Twin
Twins are often the smallest size of mattresses available.
They are also the most cost effective of beds.
It is usually used by adults who prefer to live on their own, or kids.
Since the bed is a light weight, it’s also easy to carry.
So, what type of mattress do you have?
Do you think that you have picked your mattress wisely?
Let us know in the comments, we would love to hear from you.