That means an Ideal Pillow helps reduce and eliminate stress caused by poor sleep. Read further on this page to learn more about the adverse effects of poor sleep, and how an Ideal Pillow can help you stay healthy and happy.
People with insomnia often times do not even realize they suffer from this condition. Many of us are so accustomed to getting less or poor sleep; we ignore the obvious dangers of sleeplessness. The symptoms associated with insomnia are a lack of energy, fatigue, irritability and difficultly concentrating. These effects leave a person feeling a step behind reality and less effective in their lives. Depending on the cause of the condition, the length of your insomnia can be either short term, intermittent or chronic. Short term and chronic insomnia many times are caused by neck pain, neck stiffness, shoulder pain, headaches or improper sleep ergonomics. Pain is, after all, one of the most commonly reported reasons for lack and poor quality of sleep.
The people at The Ideal Pillow Inc. have developed a breakthrough-computerized custom pillow fitting system that addresses many of these problems. By taking an individual's personal characteristics (such as, gender, height, weight, sleep position, chest size, head size and mattress density) a custom bed pillow can be constructed to support the head and neck thus diminishing neck pain and pressure. A properly fitted bed pillow takes the excessive stress and strain off the neck thus promoting better sleep, spine health and alignment. To see whether your insomnia can be helped, check with your health care provider and/or visit www.idealpillow.com
Sleeping takes up 25-33% of our lives and is one of our body's most important functions. Sleep is responsible for allowing your body, mind and nervous system to recover from the day's activities.
Many of us are so accustomed to getting less or poor sleep; we ignore the obvious dangers of sleeplessness. The symptoms associated are a lack of energy, fatigue, irritability and difficulty concentrating. This can lead to weight gain and poor health.
The causes of poor sleep are varied such as stress, pain, bedroom noise and light, high room temperature and most importantly improper pillow support.
This sleeplessness causes stress which builds up toxins in the body and elevates your body temperature at night. This makes it more difficult to go to sleep comfortably. When deep sleep is obtained, these toxins are broken down and eliminated allowing an individual to awaken feeling rested and alert.
Over 70 million Americans suffer from sleep problems. With the stresses of modern life, that number continues to increase annually. Luckily, many of the causes of sleep problems are clearly understood and people can cure them without surgery or medical care. There are, however, some sleep disorders whose origins are not well understood and medications are necessary to obtain regular, healthy sleep. The information provided in the following links is provided as a guide to help you identify and eliminate your own sleep disorder. Always check with a physician should your condition not improve with these recommendations.
-----With busy lives and high stress levels most of us feel as though we don't get enough sleep. The proper amount of sleep for each person does vary, but there are several factors that effect whether you need more or less rest. The most basic guidelines for sleep requirements can be broken down by age:
Issues like exposure to constant stress may require a person to need more sleep. Working against your actual body chemistry, stress is a large issue in sleeplessness. Stress builds up toxins in the body, which elevates your temperature at night. This makes it more difficult to go to sleep comfortably. When deep sleep is obtained, these toxins are broken down and eliminated allowing an individual to awaken feeling rested and alert. Obviously, the less stress you are under, the more effective and recuperative your sleep becomes.
Many of us try to catch up on our missed "zzz's" with naps. Though taking a mid-afternoon nap might make you feel alert afterwards, it actually interrupts your biological sleep cycle. It also makes getting a good night's sleep difficult. Many times people who nap, toss and turn a lot at night and waken feeling restless and tired. Experts recommend that instead of taking a mid-afternoon nap, a person should merely go to bed earlier.
Even teens have specific needs and time schedules for adequate sleep. Teenagers often have what experts call a "delayed" sleep cycle. This sleep pattern allows them to stay up later, but doesn't negate their need for 9 to 9.5 hours of nightly rest. During sleep, the hormone and chemical cycles of a teenager are most active allowing their bodies to fully recover from the strains of school studies and athletics. Both the quantity and quality of sleep for a teen are vital in their growth, cognitive and overall development.
Regardless of your age and the amount of sleep necessary, comfort is a major issue in obtaining adequate sleep. Having an improper sized bed pillow is a common problem for everyone from children to the elderly. The Ideal Pillow has developed a breakthrough-computerized custom pillow fitting system that addresses this problem. The calculations used in this system take into consideration one's characteristics such as gender, sleep position, height, weight, chest size, head size, mattress density in order to match a bed pillow that is customized to you. With sleep being such a valuable asset, personalized comfort increases your ability to obtain deep sleep. For more information on sleep requirements or possible sleep problems consult your health care provider and /or visit www.idealpillow.com
The National Sleep Foundation, Washington, D.C., Science of Sleep; Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, IncMost people who have sleep problems do not take time to analyze whether their sleep environment is right for their body. This can lead to hours of discomfort and physical stress throughout the night. An average person spends between 6-8 hours per day in bed, yet seldom insures that the ergonomics in the bedroom are personalized and supportive. If you are one of the thousands of people who have sleep problems, you may be able to eliminate them by following a few simple steps to improve your sleep environment.
Each of our biological sleep cycles is initiated by dark and ended with the introduction of light. Often times, too little protection from daybreak or sleep patterns that defy normal time schedules (like night shifts) can disrupt your ability to sleep as long as needed. Your bedroom should have adequate shades to prevent light from coming into your room in the morning and light blocking shades if you have to sleep during the day for night shifts. Keeping your room as dark as possible will allow your sleep cycle to complete itself without awakening prematurely.
Just as important as protecting your body from light, it is vital to keep cool enough to support deep sleep. As your body begins to shut down for the night your body temperature drops nearly 2 degrees. Keeping your bedroom between 65-69 degrees Fahrenheit will assist your body in the cooling process. The coolness will slow down your natural body rhythm, like hibernation, allowing you to fall asleep quicker and completing the biological sleep cycle.
Finally, one must consider the actual bed and it's accessories in creating a perfect sleep environment. Though your mattress and bed pillow quality will affect your sleep, there is no "right or wrong" density when it comes to bed mattresses. Unlike a pillow, it is more important to feel good while lying on a mattress than to follow any "firm" or "soft" rating systems. When selecting a mattress, make sure you lay on it for at least ten minutes in your primary sleep position to test your comfort level. If you find it comfortable, buy it.
When shopping for a bed pillow, one must pay attention to the pillow's density and form. A bed pillow should do more than just decorate your bed. A proper pillow is vital in supporting, cooling, and unloading the joints of the back and neck. The Ideal Pillow has a patent pending computerized custom pillow fitting system that takes an individual's sleep position, body dimensions and personal preferences into consideration when constructing a custom bed pillow. Since comfort and ergonomics are major sleep requirements, it makes sense to get a pillow made not only for your body, but also for your sleep position. If you alter your sleep environment and continue to awaken with neck stiffness, headaches or neck pain, consult your physician. For more information on sleep problems, sleep positions or the proper sleep environment visit www.idealpillow.com.
The National Sleep Foundation, Washington, D.C., Science of Sleep; Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, IncDo you suffer from neck stiffness, neck pain, shoulder pain or headaches? Most of us who do are baffled by the cause of our pain. Typically we question which hobby, home or work activity might be the culprit. When in fact, its not what you are doing while you are awake that maybe causing the problem. Sleeping takes up 25-33% of our lives and is one of our body's most important functions. Sleep is responsible for allowing your body and mind to recover from the day's activities. With out the proper quality and quantity of sleep you are anxious, indecisive and often short tempered the following day. Your bed pillow is a pertinent factor in obtaining good nights sleep. Because most pillows are designed from a "one size fits all mentality," many people suffer from unnecessary pain sleeping on the wrong size pillow.
The people at The Ideal Pillow Inc. have developed a breakthrough-computerized custom pillow fitting system that addresses many of these problems. By taking an individual's personal characteristics (such as, gender, height, weight, sleep position, chest size, head size and mattress density) a custom bed pillow can be constructed to support the head and neck thus diminishing neck pain and pressure. A properly fitted bed pillow takes the excessive stress and strain off the neck thus promoting better sleep, spine health and alignment. To see whether your pain can be helped, check with your health care provider and visit www.idealpillow.com
Bland JH. Disorders of the Cervical Spine, Diagnosis and Medical Management. 2nd ed. Philadelphia: WB Saunders; 1994.Bland JH. Anatomy and Physiology of the Cervical Spine. Semin Arthritis Rheum 1990;20:1-20.Many people don't realize that changing your sleep position can stop your snoring. Most people who snore, sleep on their backs and, to a lesser degree, on their side. While most people understand that sleeping on their back is the best position for their spine, utilizing the proper pillow in the other sleep positions can also be supportive and stop the common problem of snoring. Snoring can cause disruptions to your own sleep and your bed-partner's sleep which can lead to fragmented and poor resting health. This can translate into poor daily function, weight gain and subsequent diseases- not to mention feeling constantly tired.
The most cost effective and common remedy for snoring is to change your sleep position. If you are a back sleeper, you should first try to be a side sleeper. On the other hand, if you are a side sleeper and still have a snoring problem, you should try to be a side/stomach or stomach sleeper. Most people who attempt to change their sleep position are unable to successfully accomplish this on a regular basis for one reason- they have the wrong pillow! Think about it, the pillow you currently sleep on is comfortable to you on your back because that's the position you sleep in. If you want to change your sleep position to a side sleeper, you should have a pillow designed to help support you on your side. The same principle would apply if you were a side sleeper who wanted to sleep on your stomach. Most pillows are not designed properly to allow for this change of sleep position. Ideal Pillow takes into consideration your sleep position, height, weight, mattress density and chest size just to mention a few custom parameters. Order your custom pillow at www.IdealPillow.com and stop snoring today. You will thank us and so will your partner.
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1. American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery: Snoring. 650 Diagonal Road, Alexandria, VA 22314-2857