It may come as a shock to some people, but we spend at least one-third of our entire lives asleep or in bed. That is why a mattress is so important, it is the one thing that is constantly in contact with us while we sleep. This means that the wrong mattress could be impacting your life and sleep more than you know.
Nobody wants a sore body, but a bad mattress can mess with your body, sleep, anxiety and stress levels, and even your mental health. If you are sleeping on an old, worn-out, bumpy, or uncomfortable mattress, you need a new one because it is likely affecting you. Most of the time, you won’t even have much of an idea that it is affecting your body until it is too late and the damage to your body and wellbeing is done.
Let’s take a look and determine whether or not the right mattress can transform your life.
Why are mattresses so important?
Simply put, the wrong mattress can significantly affect your life in many ways. If you are waking up sweating or with shoulder, neck, or back pain, it is very likely that your mattress is the reason.
Research has shown that keeping your spine aligned in bed is helpful in reducing muscle and joint pain. Your mattress plays a huge role in that as well as your temperature and comfort levels. To find the right mattress, understand how your body rests and research the right mattress for your sleep style.
How to know if your mattress is affecting your sleep
When it comes to figuring out if your mattress is affecting your sleep, you should first identify how long you have had it for. If it has been longer than 8-12 years, then you likely need a new mattress.
Next, you should lie down on your bed and while awake, consider how you feel. Do you feel supported? Are you comfortable or experiencing back pain? Understanding how your body feels on a mattress can let you know if you need a new one. Additionally, consider keeping a diary and monitor how you feel every morning after sleeping. This will allow you to identify patterns and help you figure out what areas of your wellbeing your mattress could be affecting.
An old mattress may affect your health
In addition to a sore body, an old mattress can also make you ill. Overtime, germs, hair, cells and mites can get into your mattress. As we sleep and these small particles are inhaled or land on the skin, they can cause rashes, runny noses or even allergic reactions.
Regularly washing your sheets and doing a deep clean of your mattress can help prevent mites and these illnesses, but a new mattress may also help you feel better.
A new mattress can improve mental health
Finally, an old mattress may cause increased stress and worsen your mental health. A study by Oklahoma State found that sleep quality improved when someone used a new betting system. These increased sleep quality lasted not only in the first few weeks of the new mattress and bedding. But during the entire 4 week study. This increased sleep reduced stress and made participants self-report as happier.
At the end of the day, the right mattress for you is the one that feels comfortable and doesn’t leave you with any pain. The right mattress can help your body feel better, improve your health and lead to better mental health which can truly transform your attitude and your health.
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