Zzzz! How to sleep soundly
TOMORROW is World Sleep Day, celebrating the mysterious world of slumber with the slogan: ‘When sleep is sound, health and happiness abound.’
But snorers, duvet hoggers, traffic and uncomfortable mattresses can all spoil that soothing scenario. And a lack of proper sleep can wreak havoc with the health.
The bedroom should be a sanctuary where you go to restore, rest and revive your body, winding down in the hour before sleep with a bath, a book or some gentle music.
Yet far too many people catch up on work or prepare for the next day.
And our worse nightly vice is browsing the web — a definite no-no as it is likely to disrupt the sleep cycle.
A good quality bed is a cornerstone of a sound night’s sleep. If you are sleeping on a bed that is too hard or too soft, then you are not being supported properly.
An adjustable bed moulds itself precisely to fit your body, so that you can adjust it to your comfiest sleeping, sitting or reading position every time, making sleep and relaxation easier.
Adjustable beds are no longer only bought by those with health conditions. They are increasingly purchased to help prevent a medical issue, improve lifestyle and retain independence.
And as people inevitably use technology far more in their bedrooms, an adjustable bed means you can enjoy watching TV or using a Kindle in the most comfortable way possible.
A bed can even act as your own personal masseur, with a built-in massage system. The best are proven to increase circulation and ease pain symptoms for a variety of conditions, including arthritis, back pain and restless legs syndrome.
A RISER recliner chair can make a great place to snooze and some dual motor versions stretch out almost flat.
There are also ‘tilt in space’ models that give good scope for some afternoon shuteye, but don’t need much space behind them as they tilt within their frame. Enjoy a therapeutic massage on one of these, too.