How to Home Podcast: Get Better Sleep

Get Better Sleep | HTH 024

Jul 4, 2019

This week Aaron and Tracy chat with Philip Shen about tips for creating a great sleep environment in your home.

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WHY SLEEP IS IMPORTANT:

We spend ⅓ of our lives sleeping, so it’s critical for health.
The body restores and repairs itself during sleep.
Good sleep also supports your memory.

HOW TO CREATE A BETTER ENVIRONMENT:

Make sure your room is cool and quiet.
Get the proper mattress for your alignment.
Block out noise and light.
No tv or electronics in the bedroom.
The bedroom should be for sleep.
Comfortable and soothing colors.
Hot showers, massage and warm beverages/hot water (non-caffeinated) are great before bed.
Tracy suggested blue light cancelling glasses.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A MATTRESS/PILLOW:

For youngsters, the mattress requirements aren’t as important- but it’s important they’re cool.
Philip recommends mattress protectors for health.
80 percent of the sleeping population are side sleepers, and side sleeping creates the most pressure points. It’s important for side sleepers to get the correct firmness.
Philip recommends mattresses with zoning technology.
Mattresses should last 8 years.
If you have broad shoulders you need a bigger pillow.
Body pillows are great for support.
Philip likes the Snuz mattress, specifically the hybrid bed.

SOCIAL QUESTIONS:

Q: If you have a cooling mattress and put a mattress protector over it, are you negating the benefits?

A: Yes, but they make cooling mattress protectors as well. Also, with the zipper top mattress protector that’s available, you can actually unzip and clean without buying a mattress protector.

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Website | www.sleepchoices.com

The Gram | @sleepchoices

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