Chill Out, Rest Easy
As you narrow down the factors to resolve your slumber mystery, you may realize your health is the common denominator behind achieving a good nights rest. Choosing the appropriate room temperature to sleep in can affect your well-being and sleep habits more than you think. Temperature can have a big impact on your health and general productivity, so it is wise to pay attention to the thermostat.
Your body temperature follows a natural pattern of highs and lows during a 24 hour period. During this occurrence, peak temperature takes place in the late afternoon and reaches a minimum a few hours prior to awakening. When you go to sleep, your brain sets a target temperature for your body to achieve, if conditions fall too far below or above it can lead to restlessness. Sleeping conditions should be slightly cooler than normal; approximately around 65-72 F range is ideal for slumber. Cooler “climate” helps assist the decrease in body temperature that in turn initiates sleepiness. Studies show that temperature regulation plays a role in many cases of chronic insomnia. For instance, insomniacs tend to have a warmer core body temperature than normal sleepers just before bed, which leads to heightened struggle to fall asleep as the body tries to reset its internal thermostat.
Sleep is typically initiated during the time when body temperature starts to rapidly drop due to increased heat loss. If you are in a cooler room, your body has an easier time adjusting it’s internal thermostat to promote the proper temperature that invites sleep.Think of your bedroom as a place of hibernation,it should be cool, quiet and dark when trying to achieve quality rest.
Creating an atmosphere that encourages sleep is extremely important such as keeping electronics away from your sleeping space and using your room for sleep only. (Not for studying or work) Alongside your sleep atmosphere, one of the most important items that is a necessity in your bunk room is your mattress. Invest in a heavenly sleeping atmosphere by stopping by Mattresses For Less and finding the perfect mattress for you. Don’t let your old, worn out mattress be the last thing that is holding you back from the rest your body needs.