Rescu. spoke to sleep specialist, chiropractor and director of health and wellness clinic, Get Well! East Sydney, about how to get a great night of sleep.One of the most essential components of a great night’s sleep is your bed, which is why Veli created his own brand of affordable mattresses, pillows and sleepwear, offering his clients a full range of sleep solutions. Veli tells us why he decided to create his own mattress company, how to choose the right mattress for you and five interesting facts you may or may not know about your mattress.
Veli’s Top 10 Tips For A Good Nights’ Sleep
1. GET INTO A ROUTINE
Having a routine bedtime and number of hours of sleep each night trains your body to be ready for bed and ready to wake up. Obviously the nature of our busy lives doesn’t allow this to be the case each day, but implement this tactic generally throughout the week and you will enjoy a fuller, more productive sleep.
2. THE BEDROOM IS FOR SLEEP
It’s not that you shouldn’t do things like listen to music, but the bedroom should be a place to relax, so save your bed for love and sleep – a haven to go to after a long day that instantly instils calm, happiness and essentially, gets you ready to nod off!
3. THE CORRECT BED
Take time to select a mattress that suits you (and your partner) in terms of comfort and support. Also invest in good, comfortable bedding and a pillow that is right for you.
4. TEA, COFFEE AND ALCOHOL (STIMULANTS)
Any stimulant is a no-no before bed! Sometimes you might think alcohol makes your sleep better….it most definitely doesn’t and these stimulants actually prevent you from reaching that deep sleep phase when your body repairs and recuperates from the stresses and strains of the day.
5. EXERCISE
Having a healthy lifestyle that incorporates daily exercise is a key part of a good sleep, so I encourage all of my patients to make time for exercise.
6. SWITCH OFF YOUR MIND BEFORE BED
This will be a process of trial and error and individual preference, but do whatever it is that helps you to turn your mind off from work and daily life in order to rest and sleep. Try something like reading, a yoga class, a bath or even writing down your thoughts on paper to release them.
7. GO TO BED WHEN YOU’RE TIRED
If you’re not tired, you will struggle to nod off, so save heading to bed until your body tells you it needs to. Similarly, if you are struggling to fall asleep, don’t fight it and get frustrated, get up, do something else and go back to bed when you’re ready
8. EATING BEFORE BED
If you are hungry before bed, there is nothing wrong with a small, healthy snack, but overeating before bed can really disturb your sleep, so take extra care what you eat
9. QUIT SMOKING
Nicotine is a stimulant, which disrupts sleep and smokers can actually experience nicotine withdrawal as the night progresses, making it even harder to sleep.
10. DAYTIME NAPPING
Try to avoid long, daytime naps as it will only contribute to disturbing a full, rested night’s sleep at night time.
Veli explains why he decided to start his own mattress company and tells us when is the right time to purchase a new mattress.
CompleteSleeprrr Original Pillow
The most popular choice in the therapeutically designed ‘Complete Sleeprrr’ pillow range, this is a super-soft cervical neck support pillow that is suitable for everyone. Two removable inserts allow you to change the shape and height to suit your comfort while the pillow’s foam moulds to the shape of your head and neck to offer full support.
Rescu. Roadtest: We are in slumber heaven since experiencing the Get Well Latex Pillows. The fully adjustable pillow is supportive, ultra comfortable and a god send for sufferers of tension headaches, side sleepers and anyone who has wished for a better night’s sleep.
EXCLUSIVE GET WELL! PRICE $80, (RRP $150)
For more information visit www.getwelleastsydney.com.au
Five Things You Didn’t Know About Your Mattress
- The warmth in Australian homes is a breeding ground for dust mites, with the bed being an ideal environment, as they need warmth, food (you) and water (sweat) to survive. So as well as looking after your mattress and replacing when needed, ensure you regularly wash your sheets at a high temperature – at least 60 degrees.
- Make sure you peel back your bed clothes and sheets and leave the bed to air for 20 minutes after waking to allow body moisture to evaporate. This small action goes a long way to keeping your mattress healthy.
- Unless advised differently by the manufacturer, turning a mattress over regularly helps to extend its lifespan. In addition to changing its side, it is also key to change its direction every three months clockwise or anti-clockwise so that it doesn’t form an indentation and give you back and neck aches.
- Vacuum your mattress and base from time to time to remove fluff and dust. Careful though not to dislodge any fillings and damage stitching. Never remove the label; it is an important part of any warranty claim. Use only a mild detergent and warm or cold water to tackle mattress stains.
- Once you’ve bought your new mattress, make the appropriate arrangements to have your old one taken away. Don’t give it to your children, family or friends – if it wasn’t good enough for you, it’s most definitely not good enough for them.
