Secrets to a Good Night's Sleep?

Health Magazine says they have 3 secrets to a good night's sleep. I read the article and there is some good advice.

#1 The Mattress Matters - I concur with this one. My husband tossed and turned, constantly waking me up, woke up achy and unrested. After years of struggling with terrible night's sleep on a cheap double size mattress, my husband and I splurged on a brand new queen sized Tempur-Pedic. It has been somewhat life changing for us. My husband's tossing has diminished significantly, I sleep through the night (when my daughter doesn't wake me up!) We both feel it was definitely the way to go. But the Tempur-Pedic isn't for everyone, and has one the highest return rates (possibly because they make it easy offering a 90 day satisfaction guarantee). It is expensive, and it is so different than conventional mattresses, it is hard for people to adjust. We woke up feeling a little disjointed the first week ourselves. After that it has been great and we'll never go back.

#2 Pick the Perfect Pillow- This could easily be over looked, many of us are just using the same pillow we have for years. Why are we willing to make a big investment into the mattress, then buy one for $15 at Marshals. Look at it as an investment for your head. (by the way our mattress came with foam pillows and they drive me crazy, I think they are heavy and uncomfortable, so I am back to my down filled softy)

#3 Baby Your Spine- Here they give tips on how to do just that. Your spine is connected to every apendage and needs a lot of care, although it is often overlooked until is is hurting. Their advice is simple and doable for just about everyone.

Mattress buying tips
By Albert on June 1, 2007 12:31 PM

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