Make your sleep great again!
Protect yourself from unhealthy nightly attacks.
What your pillow doesn’t tell you.
What to look for when you shop for pillows
Why the quality of your pillow is so important
Having a good sleeping posture is essential for a restful night’s sleep and a pain-free morning. In order to have a good night’s rest, you need a supportive pillow. What would you call that posture? A well-aligned body includes the knees and hips, spine, chest, shoulders, and head.
Having your spine and body out of alignment leads to strain and discomfort in your neck, shoulders, and back as well as insomnia if your neck and shoulders are not adequately supported.
When picking a pillow, consider both comfort and support, just as you would when buying a mattress. Choose a pillow that feels good under your head, provides neck and back support while also matching the color of your mattress.
When choosing a pillow, there are a few things to think about. Let’s dive into the pillow discussion:
When should you buy a new pillow?
Pillows must be replaced every 9 months. Most people don’t know that.
There can be severe health issues if you ignore this.
Pillows made of memory foam have a longer lifespan, lasting up to 2 years. Compared to synthetic pillows, natural pillows have a greater lifespan. But should be cleaned professionally regularly to avoid skin reactions and breathing problems like asthma.
Pillows of higher quality will last longer as well. If your pillow has been sleeping with you for more than a year not only are you not getting the support you need, more importantly, you’re not sleeping as healthy as you should.
Your night’s sleep prepares your next day’s success.“
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Cuddling, sweating, and being with your pillow and bedding 6-9 hours a night – that’s plenty of hours per year!
If you want high-performance sleep. Aka the best nightly rest you can achieve, you should consider investing in a hygienic approach for your sleepwear and bedding.
Just like you do for clean eating. Working out. Clothes.
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Just because nobody sees you at night doesn’t mean you shouldn’t pay good attention to your sleep accessories.”
Hygiene-test for your pillow and bedding:
Remove any pillowcases and smell, feel and inspect your pillow.
Does it give you the shivers or does it appeal still fresh, motivated and stable?
If you’re unsure, you probably need to replace it.
Pillows and bedwear collect dead skin cells, mildew, mold, fungus, and dust mites.
All stuff you don’t want to have a pajama party with.
These unwelcome organisms, which can cause allergies, interfere with breathing while sleeping, and emit odors that make it difficult to sleep well, can accumulate to the point where they fill up a pillow up to half its weight. Crazy isn’t it?
Are you confused? Don’t panic. Just beware of collecting unhealthy attacks while you sleep.
When picking a pillow, it’s important to think about what you need. There are many different types of pillows that serve different purposes. However, they have pros and cons for each person. Fill is the material inside pillows. The most common fill options are feathers, foam, and down – everyone has a preference!
- Fill/fiber
There are many types of fill options for pillows. Every type has advantages and disadvantages, but there is no best type. Here are some common types:
Down pillows are light and soft if you like a pillow that is soft to lay your head on at night. Goose or duck down can be used for these pillows, but goose down tends to be softer than duck down and it costs more too. Down pillows have different combinations of down, feathers, and other filling materials in them. Be sure to get the right one for your preference!
Lots of people have allergic reactions and don’t know where they come from. Many people have an allergy to down feathers. But the allergy might not be because of the animal fiber. The down might not have been cleaned well enough, which is why it causes allergic reactions. You can get hypo-allergenic down that has been cleaned better and mixed with a natural substance that makes it more allergy-free.
If you want a pillow that is hypo-allergenic, then it should be made from pure down and a natural substance tbc. Down pillows are expensive, but they are worth it if this is what you want.
Synthetic down and polyester fill pillows are different. Synthetic down pillows are cheaper than natural, hypo-allergenic natural down—but you will need to replace them more often. Polyester fill pillows are a cheaper option. They tend to be less soft than other types of pillows. They usually flatten with time and you will need to replace them more often than other types of pillows.
What is the fill power of a synthetic/down pillow? The higher the number, the better quality. So you decide your want a good quality pillow, let it be above 600.
Wool. Mold and dust mites have no place in these pillows, which are naturally hypoallergenic. In the winter, wool pillows help regulate your body temperature by wicking away moisture and keeping you warm while sleeping. In the summer, wool pillows help keep you cool while sleeping. Wool pillows have a reputation for being extremely hard. They’re also long-lived. Look for alpaca wool instead of cashmere fibers if you want the softness of wool without firmness.
Cotton. Cotton pillows, like wool ones, are naturally hypoallergenic and mold and dust mite-resistant. Cotton pillows have a flat, firm surface. People with allergies or chemical sensitivities can relax about cotton pillows they are a great option.
Latex. Pillows made of latex are typically firmer than those filled with down, but they’re still very soft and cushy. These pillows keep their formMold and dust mites do not like latex. Latex is commonly used in contoured pillows that provide additional head and neck support or restrict movement while sleeping.
Foam made of memory. As time has progressed, demand for these pillows has risen dramatically. Memory foam is a material that can mold to your body, just like a memory. It molds to your head and neck if you were heavy. Memory foam has the same weight on it so there is no pressure points. This can be good for people who have head/neck pain or discomfort from sleeping on their side because the memory foam will mold to their body better. Memory foam retains heat so it can be too warm and make you sweat when you sleep in it. Though high-quality memory foam pillows are made with ventilation holes in them, they still retain heat and make things hot when we sleep in them
- Filling quality
The quality of a pillow has an impact on its overall comfort, support, and lifespan, and that impact is reflected in the price. Choosing the right type of pillow fill is the first step in finding the best pillow for your needs. Keep in mind that you’ll be sleeping on this pillow for tens of thousands of hours.
The Dimensions of the Situation
A standard-sized pillow should be adequate for the majority of people. Using a larger pillow is fine as long as your sleeping posture remains aligned. Your pillow should be thick or thin enough to allow you to sleep with your head, neck, and shoulders aligned with your spine while also being comfortable. A proper fit for the pillowcase and cover should be ensured. Instead of drowning in a standard-size pillowcase, use an extra-large one to hold a large pillow.
Pillows are made of a variety of shapes to better support your neck and head. The cervical and contour pillows may help with neck and back pain, while the body pillows can provide pressure point relief and stability while also supporting and stabilizing the body as a whole. However, many specialty-shaped pillows have a marketing component to them.
Cover your pillows with natural, breathable materials. Pillowcases with pillow covers help protect the pillow from stains and sweat, extending the life of the pillow. While decorative pillows look lovely on the bed, they should be removed before going to sleep.
- The study of chemistry
Chemical techniques are used to create synthetic materials such as memory foam and polyester, and many pillows are treated with antibacterial agents. Consider your individual allergies and chemical sensitivities when choosing a pillow type. Know the chemistry used to create your pillow and be prepared to invest in a well-made product.
Does the way you sleep have any bearing on the pillow you choose?
Yes, that’s correct. Generally, sleeping posture and pillow type should match, but these are only suggestions. Why? Because the vast majority of us change our sleeping positions several times throughout the course of the night. You may be a side sleeper who also turns over on your back at times during the evening. This also fits stomach sleepers who move to one side from time to time. You’ll need a pillow that’s comfortable in all sleeping positions, including side sleepers.
Having stated that, here are a few general principles:
Side sleepers may require a harder cushion as well as a pillow with a greater thickness on the thicker side than back or stomach sleepers. It should be thick enough to cover your entire ear and outer shoulder.
Stomach sleepers may require a soft pillow behind their head, or maybe no pillow at all. Back discomfort can be minimized by placing a cushion beneath your stomach and pelvis.
If you sleep on your back, a flatter pillow may be necessary to maintain proper alignment of your head and neck. However, if you suffer from neck discomfort and prefer to sleep on your back, search for a pillow that offers additional support without sacrificing the level of softness you want.
Does the type of mattress you have an impact on the pillow you choose?
Yes, once again. For those who sleep on a firm mattress, you may benefit from a softer pillow, as the pillow is resting on a solid surface and must adjust to the weight and pressure of your head in order to support your neck and spine properly. It’s possible that you’ll need a firmer pillow after sleeping on a softer mattress.
Keep an eye on your pillow and don’t neglect it! It’s a crucial part of your sleeping environment, and getting the proper one can help you have a better night’s sleep. If you’re still undecided, try sleeping on the pillow I use!
I wish you the best next night.