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BedsA Decent Night’s Sleep part 2
Posted by Dr. Ellen on Monday, 26 April 2010
Tags: Matteress, Sleep, Insomnia, inability to fall asleep, disturbed sleep
Sleep apnea is well known as a cause of sleep disruption.. Sleep apnea sufferers often wake involuntarily throughout the night to restart their breathing. They will not remember these episodes when they wake and may report having slept well. However, the repeated interruptions in precious deep, delta sleep will leave these individual very tired and groggy throughout the day. Their salvation is often found with the use of home oxygen the BiPap, machine, often paid for by insurance carriers as a recognized necessity for those with this condition.
Have you been watching the ads on television prompting us to ‘ask our doctors’ about a sleep aid to ease this national problem? Have you looked in the local pharmacy lately for over the counter remedies for sleep problems? The sheer volume of these products confirms that many of us would pay anything, do almost anything, for some relief.
Psychological dependence may be the price paid for the use of these products.We may give up believing in our own ability to get ourselves to sleep . Prescription sleep aids such as benzodiazepines may be physically addictive as well and should never be used for the elderly who are more sensitive to their harm than others.
So what SHOULD you do?
1. Cool your room…we sleep better in an environment which is not too warm…
2. Exercise daily…but not within three to four hours of bedtime.
3. Avoid caffeine, alcohol or other stimulants in the latter half of the day.
4. Make the bedroom a place for sleep or sex only. Associate the bedroom with sleeping and you will be more likely to respond by falling asleep there.
5. Establish a sleep routine with a regular bedtime. Make sure the room is quiet and dark.
6. Do not eat heavily before retiring.
While these directives may seem obvious they bear careful attention.
With a decent night’s rest we will all be happier , kinder and more productive people… throughout our waking hours. Our friends, families and coworkers will be happier as well.
It's also recommended to have a comfort mattress one that's highly comfortable along with a bedroom set that puts you at ease, the most crucial element is a mattress that you will look forward to sinking into each night, most mattress stores carry a variety of mattresses from pillow top mattress, memory foam bed, latex foam mattresses, and pedic mattresses, we suggest you try these in the store and see which one feels best, one that would make you look forward to getting in it each night, you want a mattress that best fits your idea of comfort and relaxation. Ortho has over 70 Mattress Stores in Los Angeles, Stop in to any to take your next bedroom set for a test drive, see our store locator to fine the Mattress Store in your area.
