6 of the best PILLOWS FOR YOUR NEEDS
The right pillow can help you get a good night’s sleep. here Tim AllArdyce, a physiotherapist at Surrey Physio, selects six of the best therapeutic pillows.
FOR HOT FLUSHES
OTTY deluxe Pillow, £49, otty.com A SOFT memory foam pillow with a cool gel layer to regulate temperature. e.
EXPERT VERDICT: The gel layer dissipates heat away from your head, which makes it a good option for those who suffer from night sweats. It has enough ugh height and flexibility to make it comfortable to sleep in a variety of positions. It’s hypo-allergenic too, albeit a little pricey.
FOR EAR PAIN
The Pillow With a hole (pictured below), £40, thepillowwithahole.co.uk DESIGNED to relieve ear pain and promote healing after ear surgery and piercings.
EXPERT VERDICT: Ideal if you suffer ear pain or wear ear plugs. It has a hole in the middle for your ear, so you can sleep on your side without putting pressure on it.
FOR ALLERGY
Sl Slumberdown Fresh & healthy Pillows, £15 for two, argos.co.uk THE filling has an anti-microbial coating to prevent dust mites and growth of mould.
EXPERT VERDICT: Dust mites and fungi, which love the warm, humid atmosphere and dead skin cells found in bedding, are major triggers for nighttime allergy and could contribute to asthma attacks. The anti-microbial coating attracts and kills off fungi spores and breaks the dust mites’
food chain. The pillow has the seal of approval from the charity Allergy UK.
FOR TRAVELLING
J-Pillow (pictured below), £15.99, lakeland.co.uk DESIGNED to cradle your head and chin to maintain good posture while sleeping.
EXPERT VERDICT: This has an unusual chin rest which should keep your head in a more upright, relaxed position.
FOR PREGNANCY
Dreamgenii Maternity and Nursing Pillow, £39.99, johnlewis.com THIS is a long, curved pillow that supports your bump, back and knees.
EXPERT VERDICT: As well as taking stress off the pelvis and back, the position this holds the body in encourages expectant mums to lie on their left side, which puts less pressure on internal organs and improves blood flow from mother to baby.
FOR NECK AND BACK
Studio by Silentnight, £49, sleepypeople.com THREE pillow pads with different textures (soft, medium and firm) that you can use to create a pillow that suits your comfort. EXPERT VERDICT: A pillow should support your head so your spine is held in the same position as if you were standing with good posture. This is a clever idea that allows you to experiment.