But who doesn't dream of it anyway? Often called into question, lifestyle habits are not the only points to improve, bedding can just as easily be the cause of a bad night's sleep. One thing is certain: having a lasting, effective, but also restorative sleep, it takes preparation. So how do you achieve it? At what time should you go to bed? Which bedding should you choose to spend deep nights filled with goodness for your body? Here is some essential information for beautiful, regenerative nights, but also to choose your mattress wisely.
What is restorative sleep?
Sleep is considered "restorative" when it gives us a feeling of well-being and rest when we wake up. Its quality can be judged when we wake up and throughout the day. Restorative sleep should allow our brain to rest during the night (slow brain activity).On the other hand, sleep is, scientifically speaking, made up of different cycles whose continuity is essential. Their progress must not be interrupted under any circumstances since each of them plays an essential role in our sleep. Complete but also uninterrupted, this is what qualifies as effective and restorative sleep!
The amount of sleep
How many hours do we need to sleep to be completely asleep? This question is often asked, although the ideal duration differs from one person to another. However, the normal amount of sleep for an adult is 7 to 9 hours, compared to 10 to 12 hours for a child, and 7 to 8 hours for the elderly. But unfortunately, this is far from reality, because according to Public Health France, a third of French people sleep less than 6 hours per night.Sleep quality
A good night's sleep is only positive for both our body and our mind. To face each day with freshness and energy, there is nothing better than enjoying a deep, quality, but also restorative sleep! However, according to the first Sleep Observatory, 8 out of 10 French people experience frequent interruptions during their sleep. But what exactly does so-called "quality" sleep correspond to?Here are 4 indicators that, according to American experts from "The National Sleep Foundation" (NSF), determine poor sleep quality.
- Failing to fall asleep within 30 minutes
- Being awake more than once a night
- Being awake for more than 20 minutes during sleep interruptions
- Allocate less than 85% of time spent in bed to sleep
What time should you go to bed to sleep better?
In general, the ideal bedtime depends on each person's habits and needs , but also on their age. Inevitably, short sleepers need less sleep, which is not the case for long sleepers. In this way, everyone can go to bed according to their needs, provided that the total duration of sleep is complete and sufficient. Furthermore, we believe that it would be more judicious to draw up a sleep diary to specify the usual waking time. Thanks to this, everyone will be able to deduce the ideal bedtime, in line with the normal amount of sleep required according to age. And let's remember, the most important thing is to benefit from a long and lasting night, but above all, to sleep enough during the first sleep cycles.Bedding, the main guarantee of restful sleep!
Sleeping is good, but having a deep and restorative sleep is better! In addition to sleeping habits and the required amount of sleep, sleeping better inevitably involves obtaining good bedding . This confirms in particular the fact that acquiring bedding is an act that should not be taken lightly. Indeed, its quality directly affects that of our sleep. Also, good bedding contributes to providing restorative sleep! So, in order to choose the prerequisite element of your regenerative nights, here are some criteria to remember when purchasing your bedding.A mattress with organic composition for healthy and quality sleep
Nowadays, organic natural fiber mattresses are increasingly appealing to heavy sleepers. Appreciated both for their comfort and for an optimal natural environment, they exceed even the expectations of the most demanding in terms of sleeping quality. Among the most cherished models of our heavy sleepers are mattresses. Free of chemical substances, these mattresses made of natural latex offer both healthy sleep and better sleeping quality to its occupant.A mattress with a perfect welcome!
There are dynamic support mattresses whose little filling produces a hard effect. Conversely, mattresses with a very soft effect offer a feeling of envelopment that becomes unpleasant over time. But in reality, the perfect welcome is the happy medium between the two, that is to say, neither too soft nor too firm, a characteristic that is mainly found in mattresses. Naturally anti-mite and hypoallergenic , they will bring you immediate muscle relaxation by means of their soft and thermoregulating welcome . This natural and unadorned mattress will be a perfect ally to help you find restful sleep without a doubt!A mattress of the right size to be ideally comfortable at bedtime
Choosing the right size of a mattress is an important criterion to take into account to have a better night's sleep. And one of the most popular formats in France is the 90 × 190 cm size. Highly sought after by the public, this model is suitable for children and parents, but is also perfect for welcoming a guest into your home. Alba also offers many models of this size. On the one hand, the Pearl mattress with a finished thickness of 21 cm for a deep and restful sleep, and on the other hand, the Original mattress , combining both well-being and comfort thanks to its 24 cm thickness. Both will surely provide you with ease and immediate relaxation every time you go to bed. No more micro-awakenings and interrupted nights! Alba mattresses will provide you with unrivaled restful sleep, and this, for at least ten years!A mattress with perfect support for the whole body
Just like the capacity, the density of the mattress is one of the essential quality characteristics. Perfect reception but also ideal support and without risk of sagging, these are the guarantees of a restful and deep sleep. What is more, the technologies applied in the manufacture of mattresses are revolutionary to offer even more support and comfort to sleepers. Among the mattresses with high support technology are 100% latex mattresses with several comfort zones.These comfort zones, also called support zones, aim to provide specific support to different parts of the body. Note that the comfort zones vary in quantity from one mattress to another. The latter can have 3, 5 or even 7 comfort zones ; and the more differentiated zones the mattress has, the more support and comfort it provides to each part of your body. And at Alba, our mattresses each have 7 comfort zones. Their advantage in terms of support is simply breathtaking. And whatever your sleeping position, each model will provide you with permanent and balanced support for the different areas of your body. Just like eating and breathing, sleeping is a psychological need that unfortunately, some people have difficulty fulfilling. What's more, despite long nights of sleep, the scenario often remains the same for them: an unpleasant feeling of fatigue every time they wake up. Strange, right? It probably is, but for us, this feeling of not being rested indicates that something is wrong, that sleep is not restorative. Sleep disorders can mainly be the cause, but let's not rule out the impact of poor bedding on our sleep. Without a doubt, bedding must be favored to have restorative sleep, because let's not forget that bedding and sleep are closely linked. The more we rest our body, the more productive and motivated it is to face a new day in the best possible shape! This is where the importance of bedding takes on its full meaning.
