Buying a New Mattress is Like Taking Vitamins

With technological gains in every industry known to man, there is still a great majority of people who negate the importance of quality mattresses. People will spend tens of thousands of dollars on new cars with all the bells and whistles and yet, do not take into consideration how important having a quality mattress really is.

People are more and more busy in our modern society and sleep is taking a back seat on the priority list when it comes to deciding what to do with your spare time. Some of you might even ask, "What spare time?" Sleep exerts argue that the average human needs around 8.5 hours of sleep and yet, in America we are averaging a meager 6.7 hours. The largest complaints often revolve around mattress related issues like trouble falling asleep and restless nights. But there is more to the story than just quantity of sleep.

Everywhere you look, there are energy drinks and cognitive enhancement products gearing up to help you remain alert. Sealy, the mattress manufacturer has started a new campaign with the motto "a better 6" with the intent that people will be more rested with their less than optimum sleep habits. In many ways, they are on the right track and yet there is a tendency for the mass majority to purchase other luxury items like new cars, cell phones, and televisions before replacing a worn out bed.

Quality mattresses can be expensive, but there are many different payment options available from most mattress stores. One need not have a roll of bills in their pocket to end up in a bed that meets their sleeping needs. Especially as we continue in an economic low, this is a prime motivator against a new bed.

People are living more stressful lives and sleep is considered a prime stress reducer. A lack of sleep causes a myriad of problems including negative effects on memory, cognitive skills, digestion and immune deficiencies. Although sleep has remained somewhat of a mystery to us throughout the years, modern research is making great leaps in understanding the complexities involved in quality sleep. REM (Rapid Eye Movement) is one of five sleep cycles in sleep which serves a significant role in feeling rested and locking in memories from your previous wake. Sleep goes through 5 cycles, from light (almost wakeful) to a deep sleep, hitting REM after an average of 90 minutes, then restarts its cycle. Through course of the night, the cycle becomes more rapid with increases in the amount of REM per hour of sleep.

Sleep quality is largely proportional to the amount you are able to remain in an REM state. If you have frequent interruptions for instance, due to a sore back, tossing and turning, or simply trying to get comfortable, you throw the cycle off and begin to diminish the REM time you are able to spend in a night.

When it all boils down, sleep functions to keep you healthy physically and mentally. Finding a way to have better sleeps will boost your mood and keep you mentally and physically healthier. If you are having trouble finding the time to get enough sleep, do yourself a favor and buy a quality bed. If you are looking to increase your quality of life, a new mattress is likely the best bang for your buck!

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