Poor sleep can have a terrible effect on your health -

but recent studies show the resting heart rate of people who sleep under these types of sheets is 20 beats per minute less than these "energy stealing" ones. And they'll protect you from sleeping 

 

You can have the best health habits in the world but if you aren't sleeping well you simply won't ever be truly healthy. Sleep restores your brain and body. It recharges your batteries, helps you sort out and solve problems, replaces vital chemicals, and gives you the energy you need to meet the new day.

Think about it like this: When you sleep, you're giving yourself a restorative "mini-spa retreat" every night.
And that feels good, right?
Not if you're in the same bed as 60% of Americans. That's because millions of us don't get enough sleep. A recent National Sleep Foundation study reported that more adults than ever are experiencing occasional problems sleeping.
So, when you know that sleep is so important, why is it so tough to get what you need? There are a variety of factors that can hamper your ability to get a great night's sleep � everything from the foods you eat to the comforter on your bed. The good news is that when you take control of your sleeping environment and habits, you can help yourself drift quickly and easily into dreamland.

If you are having sleep problems, whether you are not able to fall asleep, wake up too often, don't feel well-rested when you wake up in the morning, or simply want to improve the quality and quantity of your sleep, there are many things you can do, including:

• Go to bed around the same time each night, ideally around 10 PM.
• Avoid snacking just before bedtime, particularly grains and sugars.
• Keep the temperature in your bedroom no higher than 70 degrees F (ideally between 60-68 degrees F.
• Eat a high-protein snack several hours before bed. This can provide the amino acid L-tryptophan, a precursor to melatonin and serotonin.
• Avoid caffeine as much as possible, especially in the PM.
• Make sure you exercise regularly, but not near bedtime.

However, there's another simple thing you can do that will set you up for sweet sleep: change your bedding. That's right � the types of sheets, pillows and comforter on your bed can make a significant difference in how well you sleep.
But, not just any new bedding will do.


It makes sense that your bedding would have a big impact on how you sleep, right? Obviously, what you choose to lay your head upon or cover your body with makes a real difference in how well you'll snooze. But, emerging sleep research is revealing that it's not just thread count or how squishy that comforter or pillow is that makes the real difference in your sleep quality.
Recent scientific studies indicate that your choice of bedding can actually help you sleep longer and more comfortably.
For example, certain types of bedding have actually been shown to increase the length of your REM, or Rapid Eye Movement, sleep.
As you know, REM sleep is the most beneficial phase of your sleep cycle. This is where your body is most relaxed, where dreaming happens, and the main restorative benefits of sleep take place. This means you can now select bedding that is scientifically proven to help you sleep more optimally.