Are you sleeping right? It may not seem like there’s much to the actual process of getting to sleep. Slip under the covers, pull them up, close your eyes, and count those sheep…right? It turns out there’s a little bit more to your comfort than meets the eye. In order to enjoy the most restful sleep possible, it’s important to stay cool during the night. What makes it such a vital component in your mission to improve your overnight habits? There are several reasons that your temperature matters so much.
How Heat Disturbs You
You may feel warm and cozy at first, but as the night wears on you might discover that it’s not quite so calming. The problem is that the body overheats. As time passes, you might start to sweat and have trouble getting truly comfortable. The result is a seemingly endless night of tossing and turning that prevents you from enjoying proper rest. This isn’t always your fault—you could be wearing the most lightweight bedtime attire imaginable, but if you don’t have an air conditioner then you’ll end up paying the price at night. Simply put, heat is a nighttime disturbance that ranks right up there with noise. The good news is that it can be prevented.
Why Sleeping Cool Helps
There are many benefits of sleeping cool. First, consider the obvious. If one of the main reasons you can’t fall asleep is because you’re too warm, then a cool room will instantly resolve your discomfort, relax your body, and allow you to comfortably drift off into dreamland. Heat disturbs your normal body temperature, while cooler air allows you to retain a normal temperature that won’t keep you up the entire night. There’s a certain science behind sleeping in a cool environment, too. Your body goes through natural temperature fluctuations throughout the day. It’s typically highest in the afternoon and lowest early in the morning. You can help urge it to its lower temperature when you get into bed by keeping the room cool. As your body naturally loses some of its heat, it helps you feel more tired. Sleeping in a cooler room encourages heat loss and increases your exhaustion, which may in turn help you fall asleep faster.
Melatonin Production
Melatonin is a popular sleep aide, but it’s also a hormone naturally secreted by the body. The body responds to certain conditions and produces more melatonin based on your surroundings. If you’re in a bright, warm room, your body won’t produce nearly as much as if you’re in a dark room with a temperature between 60 and 68 degrees Fahrenheit, according to Mercola. A little melatonin boost could be all you need to enjoy a better night’s sleep!
The Right Bedding
So how to keep cool when sleeping? Try some cooling bedding products. SensorPEDIC mattresses, pillows, and toppers are designed with innovative technologies that transform the average sleeping experience into an unforgettable one. Options include the iCOOL Technology System, which contributes to cooler, more breathable fabrics; GelMAX Cooling Technology, which provides continuous cooling; ComfortCOOL Technology, which formulates foam that is up to four degrees cooler than traditional memory foam; and Ideal Comfort Technology, a memory foam type that helps regulate your body temperature.