The first thought that comes to our mind when we hear the word hygiene is personal cleanliness. We generally think of hygiene as washing hands, taking a bath regularly, maintaining clean surroundings and so on. However, hygiene has a broader definition. Hygiene basically means following practices that maintain health and prevent diseases. Hygiene applies to sleep as well.

Let’s discuss in detail what exactly is sleep hygiene and its impact on your overall health.

What is Sleep Hygiene?

Sleep Hygiene refers to practices that help you maintain healthy sleep habits. This includes everything from your bedtime routine to the environment in which you sleep. Good sleep hygiene is essential to achieving refreshing deep sleep, which also improves your mental as well as physical health. While good sleep hygiene can help you achieve deep and relaxing sleep – in turn support your mental health, poor sleep hygiene can negatively impact your sleep quality.

Factors Impacting Your Sleep Hygiene

Modern Lifestyle

Our modern lifestyle, with its abundance of screens, late-night work, and inconsistent sleep patterns, can adversely affect the quality of our sleep. Stress on a daily basis and continuous exposure to blue light from technology can lead to poor sleep hygiene. It's crucial now more than ever to establish and maintain healthy sleeping habits because of this.

Research on sleep disorder involving 500 patients found that approximately 78.4% experienced poor sleep because of the contemporary lifestyle.

Monsoon Season

The monsoon season brings its own set of challenges, including increased humidity and discomfort. This can disrupt your sleep patterns, making it harder to achieve a good night’s rest. By focusing on sleep hygiene, such as keeping your bedroom cool and dry, you can ensure that the monsoon doesn’t interfere with your sleep cycle.

Health Benefits of Good Sleep Hygiene

Good sleep hygiene offers numerous health benefits, from improved mood and cognitive function to better physical health. Deep sleep is when your body repairs itself, so maintaining good sleep hygiene is essential for overall well-being. Without it, you’re more likely to suffer from sleep disorders, fatigue, and a host of other health issues.

How Flo Mattresses Support Good Sleep Hygiene

Quality and Comfort

Flo Mattresses are designed with sleep hygiene in mind. They provide the perfect balance of comfort and support, ensuring you achieve deep sleep every night. Whether you’re a side sleeper or prefer to sleep on your back, Flo’s mattresses offer the right kind of support to maintain your spine’s natural alignment with its Pain Release™ Technology and provide appropriate orthopedic support.

Hypoallergenic and Breathable

Flo’s Anti-Gravity™ mattress is made from 100% Natural Latex which is hypoallergenic and resists dust mites and allergens, helping you maintain a clean and healthy sleep environment. The 3D Air-Flo™ Technology ensures proper air circulation by absorbing the heat from the body and pushing it out from the side walls through the mesh fabric. This helps you sleep up to 5° cooler and comfortable throughout the night—essential for good sleep hygiene, especially during the monsoon.

Easy Maintenance

Cleaning a mattress is often overlooked in sleep hygiene, but it’s essential. Flo Mattresses are easy to maintain, with removable, machine washable outer covers that make it simple to keep your sleeping surface clean. Regular cleaning not only prolongs the life of your mattress but also ensures a healthier sleep environment.

Tips for Maintaining Good Sleep Hygiene

Create a Sleep-Friendly Environment

Set up your bedroom for sleep success. Keep the room cool, dark, and quiet. Consider using blackout curtains, or earplugs. A comfortable mattress is also key to creating a sleep-friendly environment.

Stick to a Sleep Schedule

Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, even on weekends. This helps regulate your body’s internal clock and improves the quality of your sleep.

Avoid Screens Before Bed

Limit screen time at least an hour before bedtime. The blue light emitted by phones, tablets, and computers can interfere with your body’s production of melatonin, the hormone that regulates sleep.

Conclusion

Sleep hygiene is more than just a buzzword - it’s a crucial aspect of maintaining your health and well-being. By prioritizing good sleep hygiene, you can improve your sleep quality and overall life. Flo Mattresses are designed to support these healthy sleep practices, ensuring you get the deep, restful sleep you deserve. So, invest in your sleep, because it’s one of the best investments you can make.

Sweet Dreams! :)