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The Way You Are Sleeping May Be ALL WRONG -
And You Are Paying a Heavy Price Every Day This may be the #1 key to fending off the physical effects of aging! (Or Why do I feel so old in the morning?) What if you've been doing sleep WRONG your whole life? Is it possible that one of the secrets to anti-aging is changing the way we sleep? It's something we just take for granted. When it's time to sleep we head to our bedrooms and lay down flat on our mattresses, usually with a pillow under our heads, and proceed to fall asleep, hopefully for the next 7 or 8 hours. Some of us sleep on our backs, most of us sleep on our sides, a few sleep on our stomachs, and many of us are tossing and turning into various sleep positions throughout the night. And many of us wake up during the night and in the morning with back pain, hip or shoulder pain, or because some body part has fallen asleep, etc... So what if....the main cause of these aches and pains, these sleep interruptions...is the way we have been sleeping? Think about this. When we are babies, we sleep as much as 18 hours a day. As children up into our teens, we typically sleep up to 9 or 10 hours a day. As adults, the gold standard is 8 plus hours. Most of us get in the 7 to 8 average range and unfortunately, in our sleep deprived society, it is often less. What this amounts to, is that on average, for every 10 years of our lives, we spend over 3 years of that time sleeping! That's right - 3 years of every decade of our lives is spent sleeping. We were designed to sleep about 1/3 of our lives, as sleep is the KEY TO HEALTHY LIVING. Sleep is when the body restores, heals, re-calibrates, and reprograms. Skimping on that sleep is a dangerous game. So it stands to reason, we want to do it right! Now, look at yourself, and look around you. If you are in your 20's, you and your peers may already be beginning to suffer from more frequent aches and pains, and particularly lower back and neck pain. In your 30's and 40's these things intensify, and pain and discomfort frequently begin manifesting in shoulders and hips, while back pain becomes more frequent and intense. We are often getting heavier, our skin tone is less vibrant, our energy levels may dissipate, and we are frequently a bit (or a lot) more cranky than we used to be! The underlying reasons for all of this are found in our sleep quality....or lack of it. Everyone is unique in body size, shape and weight. We all have our own sleeping habits when it comes to positioning. And we each have unique lives and different types and degrees of physical stress and exertion during the day. But one thing we ALL have in common is our strict adherence to the law. That is, one law we faithfully obey and are pretty much powerless not to obey, is THE LAW OF GRAVITY! And the law of gravity may well be what is quietly and relentlessly stealing your health, and breaking down your body while you sleep. And the reason gravity is slowly, methodically, and relentlessly breaking down your body is because of the way we have been taught to sleep. The accepted and virtually unquestioned way we all take our rest, JUST MIGHT BE MAKING US OLD AND BROKEN DOWN UNNECESSARILY! Think about this. Picture yourself laying down on your bed. You are undoubtedly laying flat in whatever position you normally go to sleep in. Think about how your body is now interacting with your mattress, and look at how your weight is dispersed and concentrated. When we are laying flat on our beds, the greatest amount of our weight is being supported by our shoulders and our hips. These are the widest points of our bodies, and for most of us, where the largest amount of our body weight is concentrated. Quality mattresses are designed with this in mind, and the best mattresses, like the Essential Bed, are designed to reduce stress on the body by reducing pressure points everywhere, especially on those areas supporting the most weight. These mattresses are also designed to allow our shoulders and hips to be more equalized with the rest of our bodies. Essential Bed has improved the lives of thousands with superior sleep technology. But are we are still sleeping wrong? Is it possible that some small changes could not only improve our sleep, but could potentially slow down, or actually reverse some of the cumulative effects of aging? It could be that changing the WAY we sleep could add years to our lives, and make our quality of physical living exponentially better. Is the way we sleep forcing our bodies to age prematurely? Could there be an easy and effective solution? Let' s look again at how we sleep. Now think about the law of gravity. As we lay in our beds (remember - we lay in bed over 3 months out of the year, over 2 DAYS OUT OF EVERY WEEK), gravity is constantly, relentlessly and without end pulling straight down on our bodies, concentrating our weight onto our hips and our shoulders. While our shoulders and hips are carrying the brunt of that force, and supporting the bulk of our weight, gravity is also relentlessly pulling at our less supported areas, particularly our lower back. The relentless pull of gravity as we sleep places a constant and disproportionate pressure on our shoulders , hips and knees, while simultaneously straining our necks and lower back. Night after night, week after week, month after month, year after year. This relentless pressure, constant pull, and never ending concentration of pressure and weight has a cumulative effect. Eventually, we just wear out. And yet, we continue to subject ourselves to this constant pressure, this never ending, debilitating pull, night after night and year after year. It's no wonder we suffer so much pain and discomfort! Because yes - you may be sleeping all wrong. And the way you are sleeping wrong is by laying FLAT in your bed, night after night, and year after year. The good news is - it does not need to be this way. In fact, you can easily diminish the negative effects of gravity on your sleeping body, and begin the process of healing yourself and reversing the cumulative effects of aging and wear and tear on your shoulders, hips, and back. All it takes is a superior mattress and an adjustable base for that mattress, and you can quickly be on the road to better sleep, superior health and pain-free living! The human body is NOT FLAT. We have wider and narrower areas. We have curves. We have bones and joints that protrude at odd angles. And spending 8 hours a night pressing our non-flat bodies against a flat surface is counter-intuitive and ultimately destructive. We are creating stress on our bodies and reinforcing that stress night after night until we ultimately break down. It doesn't make sense, and we pay a serious long term price. With an adjustable base and a high quality mattress, you can:
Truly, the advantages to be gained from an adjustable base and premium mattress such as those offered by Essential Bed are endless. Take control of your sleep positioning and begin reversing the negative effects of poor sleep and body damage from the pull of gravity by getting a premium quality adjustable base and mattress today. Sleep is the single greatest factor in your overall health and wellness, and every day of potentially damaging sleep has the potential for far reaching consequences. It appears likely that if we started from a young age to make quality sleep a high priority, and to consider sleep positioning as an important factor in our personal health and wellness, that we could prevent many potential threats to our physical, emotional and mental health. Quality sleep should be the highest priority for everyone of all ages. It is impossible to perform at your highest levels physically, mentally and emotionally without quality sleep, and lack of quality sleep has been conclusively shown to be a major causal factor in sickness, disease, mental illness, depression and premature death. Maximize your health and wellness with a premium adjustable bed, and live at your highest levels.  No other bed can provide the combination of sleep health benefits found with Essential Bed
In my last post, I discussed the many benefits of an adjustable bed and the life-changing nature of non-flat sleeping. While many mattresses today can be paired with an adjustable base, no other mattress can match the incomparable comfort and perfectly balanced support of an Essential Bed mattress. Essential Bed mattresses have been carefully designed and crafted by some of the world's top foam scientists and engineers to deliver unmatched purity and performance, while maintaining price accessibility. Here's what to expect from every Essential Bed mattress, and what Essential Bed does better than any others:
In addition, when combined with our highest technology adjustable bases, Essential Bed can achieve even greater levels of individualized pressure and pain relief while increasing circulation efficiency and providing relief from conditions such as acid reflux, GERD, sleep apnea, snoring, and more (see previous post). No other bed provides more benefits for healthy living. And Essential Bed is more affordable than any other premium option. Essential Bed is fully committed to your sleep health, to reducing and even reversing the effects of aging on the body, and to supporting the wellness goals of our customers. No matter where your personal health and fitness journey is right now, Essential Bed can help you toward your goals, and to live the fully realized life you are designed for. We are "changing lives, one good night's sleep at a time." For more life-changing information on healthy sleep, click here.  And Your Bed NEEDS to Be An ESSENTIAL BED!
Have you ever realized that something you have taken for granted your whole life may not be true or make sense? Think about this: from the time we are born, we are laid flat in beds. First a crib. Then perhaps a toddler bed. Then a regular bed. Always flat. And perhaps you have heard over and over that a harder bed is better for you. Again, think about it: does any of that really make sense? The human body isn't flat. In fact, it isn't even remotely flat. Curves and angles, wider shoulders and hips, arms and legs - and EVERY BODY IS DIFFERENT AND UNIQUE. A hard, flat surface is not accommodating to our bodies. In fact, that type of surface actually is in CONFLICT with our bodies. And spending 8 hours a night pressing our non-flat bodies against a flat surface is counter-intuitive and ultimately destructive. We are creating stress on our bodies and reinforcing that stress night after night until we ultimately break down. It doesn't make sense, and we pay a serious long term price. With an adjustable base and a high quality mattress, you can:
Truly, the advantages to be gained from an adjustable base and premium mattress such as those offered by Essential Bed are endless. In my next post, I will explore why Essential Bed mattresses are the superior sleep surface for most people. See more at EssentialBed.com.  Getting 6 hours or less of quality sleep a night makes you about twice as susceptible to heart attack or stroke.
Sleep is essential for a healthy heart. People who do not get enough quality sleep are at higher risk for cardiovascular disease - regardless of age, weight, smoking, or exercise habits. One study that examined data from over 3000 adults over age 45 found that those getting less than 6 hours of quality sleep a night were twice as likely to suffer a stroke or heart attack than those getting 6 to 8 hours of quality sleep each night. Heart attacks and strokes are more common in the early morning hours. This fact may be explained by the way sleep interacts with the blood vessels. Lack of sleep has been associated with worsening of blood pressure and cholesterol, as well as glucose metabolism and inflammation - risk factors for heart attack and stroke. Your heart will be healthier if you get between 7 and 9 hours of quality sleep nightly. HEART HEALTH ISN'T JUST A CONCERN FOR OLDER PEOPLE. Getting too little sleep can be just as dangerous for young people as well, with negative consequences in physical, emotional, and mental development. Studies have shown that poor sleep habits in adolescents resulted in elevated cholesterol levels, higher blood pressure levels, increased waist size, larger body mass index and greater risk of hypertension. Of course, this all means that reduced sleep or sleep quality in youth puts an individual at much greater risk for cardiovascular disease throughout life. SLEEP IS CRITICAL AT ALL AGES! To discover more about the deadly links between sleep health and physical, mental and emotional health risks, go to EssentialBed.com and click on special report. 
Incredible Relief For Expectant and New Mothers
So many aspects of Motherhood are filled with joy, happiness and deep fulfillment. But there is also this: the changes your body goes through can be extremely uncomfortable and make it nearly impossible to rest and sleep without constant disruption from pain. And every mother (and father) are familiar with the lost sleep that accompanies caring for that precious new baby. Now, advanced sleep technology can help pregnant women and new mothers enjoy the relief from the discomforts and body changes that are a part of pregnancy, and find it much easier and comfortable to feed their baby in bed, and co-sleep in a safer environment. Indeed, pressure relieving beds with adjustable bases can help nearly all expectant mothers enjoy pain free sleep, reduce stress on their bodies, and assist them to get hours of the high quality sleep needed to help their babies grow prior to birth, and to be at their best for caring for the baby after it is born. Truly, there is no greater gift an unborn or newborn baby can receive than having a healthy, well rested mother, and the advanced sleep technology employed by Essential Bed can help mothers obtain that all important quality sleep. Your body is not flat. Why sleep flat? Instead, utilize sleep technology that works in perfect harmony with your body to reduce pressure and provide perfectly balanced, pain free support and comfort. The result: healthy sleep for your best life. Learn more about sleep positioning with my Free Report "The Way You Are Sleeping May Be All Wrong - And You Are Paying A Heavy Price Every Day". Click here now to receive your free copy. 
Sleeping Your Way to the Top...The Secret To Peak Physical Performance
The Summer Olympics are scheduled to begin in just a few days. During this time, the finest athletes in the world gather after years of dedicated preparation to compete for gold. What most of us do not know is this little thought of secret that can often be the difference between taking home a medal, or falling short of that goal. What the greatest athletes in the world know is this: NO ONE has ever gotten bigger, stronger or faster while training. The ONLY time you DO get bigger, stronger, faster is when your body is at REST after training. Research now proves that quality rest and sleep are just as important as training to your ultimate success. Simply put: It is IMPOSSIBLE to achieve your highest levels of health and fitness without adequate quantity and quality of sleep. IMPOSSIBLE. That is correct....no matter how hard we push ourselves in training.....and even if we eat the perfect diet....we will still come up short of your peak performance and results without adequate sleep. But most serious physical fitness buffs and athletes actually do just the opposite. Sacrificing sleep time for workout time. Fueling ourselves with energy drinks instead of sleep. There is a lot of potential danger and unintended consequences to this way of living. Those energy drinks may cause even more sleep disruption. And exchanging sleep for additional workouts hugely increases the chances of injury, as well as the possibilities of developing heart disease, stress induced illness, diabetes, and even cancer. The top trainers in the world ALL agree that sleep plays a critical role in performance, and is often the difference between winning and losing in competition, as well as the difference between peak performance and mediocre results in training and conditioning. Make a commitment to doing the single most important thing that improves and protects health, wellness and fitness. And watch the Olympic athletes with a whole new appreciation, as we realize they actually slept their way to that gold medal! For my Free Report titled EXPOSED: The Biggest Lie in Fitness and Athletic Performance click HERE. |
Randy GonigamRandy is a 35 year veteran of the furniture and mattress business with a passion for bringing healthy, high quality sleep products and information to the marketplace at affordable prices. Archives
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