Not getting enough sleep is a serious matter for about one out of four Americans each year. They wake up at three o’clock in the morning, flat out on their back, and scream, “WHY ME?” from the top of their lungs. It’s frustrating. Especially if you tried everything to get a good night’s sleep like counting sheep to buying the best pillow for neck pain.

WHAT IS INSOMNIA?

Many of us have heard the word ‘insomnia’ but aren’t really aware of how significant not getting the right about of zzz’s can do to our minds and bodies. If you are clinging to the best pillow for neck pain and coping with insomnia, rest assured you are not alone.

Sadly, insomnia is astonishingly uncommon in the United States. Based on statistics from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, around thirty percent of American adults have some type of insomnia, and women suffer from insomnia more than men!

In a nutshell, insomnia is when a person cannot fall asleep, stay asleep, or get the right amount of sleep they need to wake up revived and rested. Some people may even suffer from acute insomnia, which is the inability to sleep for several nights, or chronic insomnia, which lasts three times a week for around three months.

If you think you are suffering from insomnia, you should be aware of the following symptoms:

  • Falling asleep is a problem
  • Waking up frequently during the night
  • Waking up too early
  • Feeling sleepy during the day
  • Problems concentrating
  • Feeling irritable

WHAT CAUSES INSOMNIA?

When trying to get some shuteye feels like a scene from Mission Impossible, you start to wonder what is causing your body to stay wide awake in the twilight hours. Insomnia has many causes such as underlying medical and psychiatric conditions, side effects from medications as well as the type of lifestyle you lead.

So, a little bit of investigating is needed to figure out what could be the reason for your sleepless nights. If you don’t take your insomnia seriously, you could be in for some serious health problems down the line. The fact that you can’t hit the hay normally can reduce your life expectancy and make you more susceptible to heart problems, weaken your immune system, diabetes, obesity, seizures, and asthma. Now that you know of all these health risks, don’t you think you should try to make some changes today to enjoy better sleep tonight?

For all of you hanging on to the best pillow for neck pain side sleeper and just staring at the ceiling wondering when the Sandman is going to come and give you the forty winks you are crying out for; the good people at PILLO1 have put together some tactics to help you catch up with your lost nights of slumber.

SLEEPING WELL MEANS CHANGING YOUR ENVIRONMENT

One of the main reasons people find it hard to sleep is because their bedroom is not the most favorable setting for nodding off. Your bedroom should have a cool climate, be pitch black, and very comfortable.

PURCHASE GOOD PILLOWS AND MATTRESSES

You can’t expect to get a good night’s sleep with uncomfortable bedding, can you? That’s why you must invest in a comfortable mattress and pillows to increase your chances of snoozing off in a snap.

At PILLO1 we know that sleeping on the proper pillow is important for your overall well-being. That is why we have invented an innovative pillow design that alleviates any pain that you may experience during your sleep that keeps you awake. Our best pillow for neck pain is the only doctor-designed cervical neck pillow on the market!

TURN DOWN THE LIGHTS BEFORE YOU GO TO BED

Exposing yourself to bright lights just before you hop into bed for a nap, isn’t a good idea. Luminous lights can negatively affect the quality and quantity of sleep you get. The reason this happens is that light suppresses the secretion of melatonin, which is the hormone responsible for the body’s circadian rhythms and lets your body know when it is time to get in bed and start dreaming!

Of course, sitting in bed for hours in the dark is kind of boring (and a little bit weird), so the best solution is to dim the lights as you get closer to bedtime. You can also change the color of your light bulbs to a color temperature of fewer than 3,000 kelvins. This type of lighting has a soft/warm variety that lowers the way light affects the body’s nervous system.

SWITCH OFF SCREENS

The artificial, blue light that our computers, televisions and even our cell phones emit can wreak havoc on our bodies that are trying to do their best to prepare for sleep. The light that our electronics produce stimulate our daytime hormones, so it goes without saying that when those chemicals our surging in our bodies we aren’t going to relax any time soon.

The best solution to this problem is to switch off your phones, computers, and televisions at least an hour before you go to sleep. If there is no way of escaping the blue lights before you sleep, then check about getting a pair of blue light blocking glasses. Perhaps you can’t give up the habit of watching your favorite late-night television shows? Well, at least dim down the brightness of the screen manually or with the use of an automated program.

LESSEN DISTURBING NOISES

Outside noises such as a barking dog, or a busy street can disturb your sleep and sadly are beyond your control. However, you can cover up these sounds with a white noise machine or a bedside fan.

KEEP YOUR BEDROOM DARK AND COOL

A bedroom that is dark and cool can encourage tranquil and peaceful sleep. Set your bedroom thermostat between 60 and 75°F. Test and try out which temperature is most suitable for you.

If light beams through your windows, use heavy curtains, blackout shades and wear an eye mask to block light out. Make it a point to charge your laptop and phone outside of the bedroom, since even if the smallest bit of light can keep you up at night.

Use these sleep tactic methods above and purchase our therapeutic pillows and mattresses to have a restful sleep without any pain. Contact us today on 805-371-8883 to find out more about these cutting-edge pillow designs.

Dr. Hall
Dr. Ray Hall

Dr. Raymond Hall, the renowned DC, inventor, author, lecturer, television personality and sleep expert who has been honored by the International Association of Healthcare Providers as the "TOP CHIROPRACTOR IN CALIFORNIA" for 2015, 2016 and 2017. Dr Hall currently practices at Pacific Coast Sports Medicine in West Los Angeles and lives in Malibu, CA.