💤 Sleep is essential for good health.
In Morfeo , we have discussed sleep disorders and the routines necessary for sleeping well. Today, we want to emphasize the importance of sleep, because even though it may not seem like it, it is essential for our health and well-being. Keep reading!
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Materials that make up the mattress.
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What are these problems?
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A good mattress allows you to enjoy a good night's sleep.
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What makes one mattress better than another?
By now, we all know how important it is to sleep at least 8 hours a day, and that it's not just the quantity of hours that matters, but also their quality. But what we haven't considered is why sleep is so important.
- Brain processes and functions such as learning and memory are more active while we sleep.
- Lack of sleep leads to lower performance.
- If we don't sleep, this can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, and other problems.
- In the case of children, growth hormones are released while they sleep .
- Certain hormones are also released that help prevent infections and diseases.
- And metabolism is regulated while we sleep.
Sleep affects all of our body's mental and physical processes. Although it may not seem like it, sleeping is almost more important for our health than eating healthily or exercising regularly. Not sleeping well can cause serious health problems, not to mention sleep disorders resulting from poor rest. How does sleep affect our mental and physical health? We'll tell you below ;)
How does sleep affect mental health?
And physical health?
When we don't get enough sleep, our physical health is also affected. Sleep helps regulate our body and maintain a healthy weight. It also helps our immune system, keeping it stronger and preventing infections.
When we sleep, our body replenishes and repairs cells and tissues that are important for our health.
Sleep affects growth and stress hormones, our immune system, appetite, breathing, blood pressure, and cardiovascular health (the system made up of the heart and blood vessels that circulates blood throughout the body), according to Dr. Michael Twery (expert at the National Institutes of Health).
Benefits of sleep
The Spanish Heart Foundation highlights six clear benefits for our health that can be achieved by sleeping well and getting the necessary hours of sleep:
1. ➡ Increases creativity
When we sleep, our brain is rested and produces certain hormones that help improve memory function. We remember things better while we sleep, and our imagination is more powerful and creative.
2. ➡ Regulates body weight
Lack of sleep causes our bodies to release certain hormones that stimulate appetite. When we sleep, our bodies synthesize and regulate fat cells, suppressing appetite during sleep. This helps our bodies control their weight better, preventing obesity.
3. ➡ You are healthier
During sleep, our immune system regenerates, enabling it to fight off certain toxins, germs, and viruses that constantly threaten us. When we are sick, we need more sleep so that our body can recover, precisely for this reason. Lack of sleep can weaken our immune system and make us more prone to infections.
4. ➡ It is beneficial for memory
Sleep promotes neural connections and processes. When we reach the REM phase of sleep, our hippocampus (where memory is stored) is restored, transforming short-term memory into long-term memory. Sleep helps to consolidate memories and skills.
5. ➡ Protects the heart
According to some studies, the chances of suffering from heart disease or heart failure increase in people who do not sleep properly. Insomnia is another problem caused by poor sleep hygiene, which increases blood levels of stress hormones. This can lead to increased blood pressure, cholesterol, and heart rate.
6. ➡ Affects mood
Sleeping is a process or state of relaxation. Gradually, through a good sleep routine, the body prepares itself for sleep. The muscles relax until we fall asleep, at which point the body is completely relaxed, facilitating the production of melatonin and serotonin.
These hormones counteract the effects of stress and help you relax and promote well-being. When we don't get enough sleep, we release adrenaline and cortisol, which promote stress.
How can we sleep better?
Getting a full night's sleep is easier than it seems. The key is to establish sleep habits or routines that help our bodies prepare for and initiate the process of falling asleep. In addition, it is important to have the best equipment for rest, including a good mattress, bed base or box spring, and pillow. At Morfeo, we specialize in changing the way the world sleeps. We have the best equipment for rest:
- Our mattress, with independent zones, thermoregulatory effect, pressure relief while sleeping, and the most advanced materials and technologies in sleep technology, is the best option for sleeping like never before.
- The Morfeo pillow is the ideal companion for our mattress. It adapts perfectly to your body and maintains correct posture and alignment while you sleep.
- If you complement it with our base or divan, a good night's sleep is guaranteed. Both options hold and support the mattress so that sleeping is a real privilege.
If you can't sleep at night despite having healthy lifestyle and sleep habits, consider changing your bedding. At Morfeo, we will advise you on everything you need, and you can try our mattress for 100 nights with no obligation.
