Did you know we spend up to one third of our lives sleeping? Sleep is a basic human need, much like eating and drinking, and is crucial to our overall health and wellbeing. Harvey Norman Ireland has information on the importance of sleep, sleep tips, and how to find the right mattress with the Harvey Norman sleep specialists.
Since 2008, the World Sleep Society has promoted World Sleep Day – this year’s WSD was March 19 – to raise awareness of the importance of benefits of sleep. This year’s theme, “Regular sleep, healthy future,” is particularly important as many people are more and more aware of the need for quality sleep by adults and children.
According to the WSS, the keys to good quality sleep are:
• Duration: The length of sleep should be sufficient for the sleeper to be rested and alert the following day.
• Continuity: Sleep periods should be seamless without fragmentation.
• Depth: Sleep should be deep enough to be restorative.
And also from the WSS, here are few tips to improve the quality of sleep:
• Fix a bedtime and a waking time.
• Block out all distracting noise and eliminate as much light as possible in the bedroom.
• Avoid caffeine six hours before bedtime. This includes coffee, tea, and many sodas, as well as chocolate.
• Find a comfortable temperature setting for sleeping and keep the room well ventilated.
• Use comfortable bedding, and Harvey Norman’s advice is that this includes a good mattress.
The Harvey Norman sleep specialists understand how a mattress can help improve sleep and the importance of understanding each person’s needs to get the best mattress for the best foundation for sleep. Many people buying a new mattress may not have bought one in years and may not know what to expect in relation to how mattresses have changed over the years, both in terms of quality and price and, most importantly, how a good mattress will help improve sleep. The Harvey Norman sleep specialists will consider who the mattress is for, including who is sharing the bed, what size mattress is needed, if the sleepers feel hot or cold, what comfort or support levels are needed, and much more.
The Harvey Norman sleep specialists have in-depth knowledge of Harvey Norman’s huge range of mattresses with nearly 70 per cent Irish-made. The Harvey Norman range includes bespoke mattresses by well-known manufacturers designed with the Harvey Norman team.
Here is a selection of the range showcasing the different types of needs that can be met by a Harvey Norman mattress.
The Ortho Classic Plush is crafted with the best modern materials. Made exclusively for Harvey Norman, this mattress boasts an orthopaedic design to promote healthy spinal alignment as well as 800 individual Beauty Rest pocket springs for top-to-toe targeted support and minimum mattress movement for those who toss and turn. www.harveynorman.ie/bedroom/mattresses/king-size-mattress/ortho-classic-plush-king-5ft html.
The Beckett mattress is made in Ireland and has an open coil spring system that evenly distributes body weight, while a perimeter wire frame edge support makes sure the shape it comes in is the shape it stays in – even after years of use. www.harveynorman.ie/bedroom/mattresses/double-mattress/beckett-mattress-double html.
The Vitality Latex is made in Ireland with progressive thinking. Using natural latex that deflects heat to keep you cool as you sleep and creates a hypoallergenic mattress with long-lasting comfort plus an 1,800-strong pocket spring unit provides comfort in abundance and excellent support. www.harveynorman.ie/bedroom/mattresses/double-mattress/vitality-latex-double-4ft6-double html.
Made in Ireland, the Memory Dream 250 has no springs to allow easy rolling, vacuum packing, and transportation. Lightweight and convenient, this mattress still provides with a comfort memory foam layer. www.harveynorman.ie/bedroom/mattresses/single-mattress/memory-dream-250-mattress-3ft-x-6ft3 html
Now is the perfect time to begin the journey to better quality sleep. Start with a new mattress by talking to the Harvey Norman sleep specialists who are available by calling local Harvey Norman stores.
