Just like eating healthy food, drinking eight glasses of water and following a regular exercise regimen, a good night's sleep plays a very crucial part to our health. Sleeping properly can help and speed up the improvement many of your body ailments, especially back pain and improper posture. That is, if you make sure you are giving your body a healthy sleep.
Many people take the six to eight hours (ideally, but not commonly) of their sleep for granted. Some people even think that there's nothing wrong with sleeping just anywhere, thinking that what is important is that they get to have some rest. What some people don't know however is that we are not giving our bodies the rest they deserve unless we find a proper place to sleep. Yes, in fact, you have to have a good, if not the best, mattress.
So how will I know which mattress is good enough?
If you really want to value your sleep, you may go further beyond good enough. However, what makes a mattress good is as different as people. Some people may view comfort over style while others vice versa. Still, some people have to find a mattress especially designed to suit their medical conditions. But generally, here are some guidelines on choosing what mattress is the best for you.
Level of comfort
The level of comfort a certain mattress can offer depends on the user itself. A firmer bed may be preferred by a back sleeper who thinks a soft bed swallows him whole. On the other hand, a stomach sleeper who thinks that a firm bed hurts his torso may prefer a softer bed.
Other than that, different levels of comfort are also given by different types of mattresses. There are several types of mattresses: innerspring, memory foam, latex, air bed and water bed. Since they are designed for different people, do yourself a favor and decide according to your own preference. Don't buy a mattress or a specific type of it only because your friend is using the same. What is comfortable for your friend may not be comfortable for you.
How would you know if a mattress is comfortable? First of all, you can try lying down on your friend's mattress. If ti fits you like a dream (pardon the pun), go ahead and buy one exactly the same. However, if you're buying out on your own, ask the sales people if you can try lying down on their mattresses. Have them assist you and as much as possible, don't try the mattresses without their consent. It may be forbidden in the store and you may be required to pay for the mattress. And the only thing worse than an uncomfortable mattress is one you never intended to buy.
Ergonomics for your health
Ergonomics is fast becoming one of the most important factors you need to consider before buying any piece of furniture, and that includes your mattress. While some mattress hunters may need to consult their doctor on which is the best mattress that will help improve their condition, many ergonomic mattresses are safe for anyone to use.
For a mattress to be ergonomic, first it has to be neither too firm nor too soft. A too firm mattress will not give enough support to your entire body and may only support just your heavier body parts. A too soft mattress sags down easily once you put weight on it. It does not give support to your back and this may also hinder movement.
A good ergonomic mattress should also be able to distribute your weight evenly. This way, tension and stress will not accumulate on the heavier parts of your body. On the contrary, a good mattress will distribute the pressure across your body and even across the bed. It helps improve both your posture and your blood circulation. A mattress that distributes weight evenly also minimizes the transfer of movement from one person to another so that even when your partner keeps on tossing and turning, you will be able to keep on sleeping comfortably.
Best value, not the lowest price
Budget is a very important factor to consider in choosing the best mattress for you. No matter what, be disciplined and decide to stick to the original budget you have allotted. As much as possible, do not extend or adjust your budget; you may only do this if you have already paid the more important things such as grocery and the house bills.
However, keep in mind that you do not have to choose the cheapest mattress in the market. You may save on money but you may also be compromising not only your sleep and comfort but also your health. Do not buy a mattress immediately but instead take time to visit all stores and weigh the pros and cons of each mattress that appeals to you. You also do not have to be tied to big name brands. Many small manufacturers of mattresses offer their products at a lesser price but with the same, if not better, quality as the larger companies.
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