How Much Sleep do You Get?

How Does Your Bed Treat You?

We are supposed to, on average, spend a third of our lives sleeping. Eight hours out of a 24 hour day is what you should dedicate to allowing your body to rest and recuperate. Of course, everyone is different and everyone has different needs so the number can change a little bit for individuals. As a whole, though, most people spend a considerable amount of time in bed. The quality of your sleep can play a vital role in your body's health and well-being.

Losing Sleep

Ask yourself this question: What happens to me when I don't get enough sleep? Then ask yourself this question: What happens to me when I don't get quality sleep? The answer to both of those questions is probably the same thing. When you lose sleep, you suffer from a variety of negative things including fatigue, irritability, forgetfulness, and drowsiness. Long term sleep loss can have an adverse effect on your health including, high blood pressure, soreness, mood swings, and even neurological disorders. When our bodies rest, it's the time that we repair tissue and filter toxins from our systems. With that being said, it's very important to get the right amount of rest. 

One thing that is overlooked by many is that the quality of rest you are getting is just as important as how much. If you are sleeping for eight hours, but you aren't entering into the deeper stages of rest, you can still have side effects as if you aren't sleeping long enough. Now, there are many factors that can play a part in the quality of your sleep. Stress, worry, and other things may keep you up at night, but things like restless leg syndrome and sleep apnea may be affecting you at night. Problems like those are something that you have to have diagnosed, but one thing you can do for yourself is to make sure you have a new quality mattress. 

Mattresses For Sale in Abilene, TX

A Pierce Furniture Gallery, we've got a great selection of mattresses for you to browse. You should replace yours every 5-10 years. Ask yourself when the last time you bought one was and if you can't remember, it's probably time for a new one. Financing options are available to help make your purchase even easier. Don't let your rest suffer any longer and come by for the sleep you deserve.