If you are looking for some good motivation to make an effort in the research of a healthy and regenerating rest, then you shouldn’t miss these 8 amazing effects that a good night’s sleep can have on our mind!

1. Learn faster

Well yes! Being able to sleep for the amount of time required to refill your batteries will improve your academic performance, and this is because your memory will be better! Go ahead to the next step!

2. Improve your memory

During sleep our mind “strengthens” everything it has learned during the day, also deciding what should be remembered for a long time and what not!

3. Become more creative

Get a good night’s sleep before starting to write, paint or create anything! During sleep our brain is able to reorganize itself and therefore it becomes more active and efficient when you wake up!

4. Suffer less from problems like anxiety and depression

To sleep little and badly causes very important effects on our mood: anxiety, depression and low self-esteem are the main symptoms!

5. Be more productive at work

In order to focus, we need a refreshed and rested mind, which is why our capability to concentrate is greatly reduced when we don’t sleep well!

6. Make less mistakes

And if you’re more focused you’ll even make far fewer mistakes both at work and in other activities, such as driving!

7. Feel less irritated and sad…

A lack of sleep boosts the negative feelings that alter your emotional state for the worse!

8. …And therefore happier!

Being able to sleep well at night can’t always ensure a cheerful and positive mood, but it will certainly help! Feeling more productive, less anxious, more creative and less irritated can only make you happier!

Improve your life thanks to a healthy sleep!

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A few days ago we took a look at what are 8 extraordinary effects of a good night’s sleep on our mind!

And today we’ll talk about 8 equally stunning effects that good rest habits can have on our body!

1. You will have a beautiful skin

According to some clinical trials, it appears that those who sleep well every night have a more elastic and bright skin which is also better at repairing itself from damages caused by external agents such as sun and smog!

2. You will feel in better shape

A study carried out on 500 people has shown that a lack of sleep can increase the possibility of gaining weight sevenfold! Moreover, during sleep our body releases the hormone of growth which is fundamental for strengthening our muscles!

3. You will be a better lover

And if you’re in better shape and well rested, you will also certainly be a better lover!

4. You will be a winner

Sleeping little and badly has very important effects on our mood: anxiety, depression and low self-esteem are the main symptoms!

5. You will speak better 

If you sleep little, your dialectic capacities will be affected: the repeated use of the same words and a more tedious and slow voice will be the symptoms!

6. You will see better

The less we sleep and the more tired we get; and if our body is tired so are our eyes, therefore it will be even harder for them to focus!

7. You will have less headaches

A non restful sleep causes fatigue and stress which then pour into everyday life aggravating ailments such as headaches, which in turn will make us sleep badly, creating a vicious cycle.

8. You will have fewer occasions to get ill

A good night’s sleep seems to have positive effects on our immune system which will be stronger against viruses and diseases.

Improve your life thanks to a healthy rest!

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It happens to almost everyone, especially during the holidays: as soon as we change place to sleep, we aren’t able to rest well at night.

Even scientists who carry out experiments and study the nocturnal behavior of human beings know that the data collected during the first night in which the individual passes away from his/her bed shouldn’t be taken into consideration.

But why do we sleep badly in new places?

Like seals …

Did you know that when a seal sleeps out of the water, only half of its brain is actually resting? The other half remains on alert. This is called “unihemispheric sleep”.

Also dolphins and whales have this extraordinary ability to be able to rest only half of their minds while sleeping, in order to be ready to react in case of danger.

Fear of the unknown!

The same thing happens, more or less, to humans: when for one reason or another we have to sleep in a new place, which isn’t the precious and safe bedroom in our house, we aren’t able to relax completely.

The first-night-effect

This is how scientists have named this particular behavior in our mind.

Research has proven it

Researcher Yuka Sasaki of Brown University has recently published a study in this regard on Current Biology: during the first night, the brains of the examined individuals had a behavior similar to the one of animals just as dolphins.

In fact, both of our hemispheres rest, but greater activity has been observed in only one of the two; the reasons are still not entirely clear, but the hemisphere which is more awake is always the left one.

Sleep soundly on the right mattress for you!

At least when you’re home and your mind can rest peacefully, sleep on a bed system that suits your physical characteristics and recharge yourself with new energies!

How many times did you happen to hear someone bragging about how sleep is only a waste of time and that there are far more important things to do in life?

For a long time modern society has been celebrating the “sleep little” as a fact to be proud of! Fortunately, things are changing. The macho mentality is on a ticking clock!

You snooze, you lose!

Is it true that in order to achieve big challenges in life you have to work as much as possible and rest the bare minimum?

The answer is no! And thankfully, there’s a lot of scientific evidence that shows us the vital importance of a good night’s sleep.

The “macho mentality”

It was Arianna Huffington, chief editor of Huffington Post, who spoke about it: the macho mentality is the mistaken belief that leads many people to brag about sleeping only a few hours per night.

A belief that has its roots in the business world, where super managers, in order to not lose precious time, sleep for just 4 hours a night and brag about it with famous phrases like “I’ll sleep when I die”!

A new culture of sleep

In the last few years, the situation has been slowly changing: thanks to recent scientific research which have repeatedly shown that a good night’s sleep is essential for a healthy life style, the macho mentality is losing its supporters!

A better performing life…

Sleep is ever more celebrated also in sports: Roger Federer claimed that he cannot  perform at his best without at least 10 or 12 hours of sleep per night!

Maybe he’s exaggerating, but a recent study at Duke University Medical Center has shown that regular rest enhances athletic performances by about 30%!

Success starts with a good night’s sleep!

Learn to sleep well every night and get the best out of your body and mind! Visit now our online store or go to one of our authorized retailers and start bragging about your good night’s sleep!

Stiff neck, back pain, sleepless nights? Perhaps the fault can be given to a pillow which is not suitable for your specific physical characteristics!

Never underestimate the purchase of a pillow, a fundamental element of a truly optimal bed system!

Discover now our online configurator that allows you to easily find the pillow that best suits your needs and physical characteristics. Get started right away!

Only 3 simple measurements are needed in order to find your ideal pillow

With a tape measure handy, start taking your measurements: you can do it at home on your own or even at one of our authorized retailers. It's easy and fast, but it will change the quality of your rest forever!

The perfect pillow in just a few simple steps

On our website you'll find a page dedicated to the perfect pillow configurator: enter the three required measurements and in a few moments you will be shown the pillows that are best for you.

Measure your shoulders, neck circumference and height and find your pillow right away!

Enter these 3 elements in our online configurator. Just follow the directions on the website to accurately calculate the correct appearance of the head and neck, and identify the most suitable pillow models.

Preferred position and stiffness of your mattress

Other essential elements that allow us to better and precisely identify your ideal pillow, are the position that you prefer while sleeping and the stiffness of your mattress.

Enter these last 2 elements and you're done!

Here's your ideal pillow!

Once all the data has been entered, the configurator will find the different pillow models that best meet your needs!

What are you waiting for? Find now your ideal pillow and improve your rest starting from tonight! Purchase your new pillow directly online or find a retailer near you.

The holidays are over and getting back home may have been particularly traumatic for many of you! It’s called “post-vacation blues”!

During the summer period our rhythms change: the switch to summer time, the long days, the holidays at the beach, the jet lags from long trips and school closures are certainly not factors of little importance for our internal clock.

Fragmented, interrupted, insufficient, light: how’s your sleep after the holidays?

What is post-vacation blues?

Do you suffer from insomnia, irritability, headaches? Are you often anxious and sometimes sad? Perhaps you’re among those who suffer from post-vacation blues. Defined as an adjustment disorder that affects 1 person in 10. Jumping from a period of relaxation and fun to the usual routine may not be easy for everyone!

Women are more affected!

Women suffer most from “post-vacation blues”: some bad habits and stress caused by holiday endings do not favor good rest.

Here are 9 simple tips that will help you get over post-vacation blues!

1. Pick up activities gradually.
2. You should workout as it helps to relieve stress.
3. Have extra breaks at work, even for just stretching your legs.
4. No work at home! And this should always apply.
5. Start adapting to winter hours, but gradually!
6. Take care of yourself, especially at the table! Seasonal fruit and vegetables are always the best!
7. Don’t forget to have a rich and nutritious breakfast! Another reason for waking up in a good mood!
8. Help yourself with relaxing herbal teas, read our related article: 5 Relaxing Herbal Teas To Sleep Better, the Help From Nature!
9. If during the holidays you’ve discovered a new passion for swimming, reading, walking or a sport, don’t toss it aside during the winter!

Rest well and pull yourself together!

Learn how a good rest on a quality bed system can improve your life! Visit our online store or head to one of our authorized retailers!

It doesn’t seem to bode well when you say it, but we’re actually talking about the early-morning social network!

It’s all about an application for smartphones that allows anyone who has an account with the community to wake each other up through a phone call.

Say goodbye to jingles and annoying beep-beeps, now you could be wakened by a chat with a stranger!

Every morning a different good morning!

It is Hrachik Adjamian who came up with the idea. A young Armenian boy, creator of the app called Wakie, wanted to find a way to make the moment of awakening more pleasant for all those who really have a hard time getting up in the morning!

The “social” wake up call!

Wake up calls have been around for a long time, but these services are a bit “cold” because once you answer the phone, you’re likely to find a recorded voice on the other end.

Because chats are better!

While if the person calling us is a complete stranger, the cognitive effort we have to make is definitely greater!

Many people aren’t particularly talkative in the morning as soon as they wake up and the only sounds emitted when spoken to, are more like grunts than anything else. But maybe the voice of someone we don’t know on the phone will force us to behave differently, and something reasonable has to be said!

Itching to try?

You’ll have to wait a while longer because the service is currently available only in some countries and not in Italy yet.

90 seconds to know one another and wake up

This is the time limit of the call/alarm clock, 1 minute and a half to pull yourself out of bed and have a chat with whoever you want.

And talking about you, who do you wish to be woken up by tomorrow morning?

For now just worry about sleeping on a bed system that is suitable for you, so when you wake up in the morning you’ll feel more rested and much more sociable!

Discover all our 100% Made in Italy mattresses, pillows and bed bases in our online shop or head to one of our authorized retailers.

A question new parents often ask themselves is: how many months should my child be before starting to use a pillow to sleep?

Pediatricians and the National Center for Biotechnology Information suggest not to use a pillow before 18-24 months as it may cause problems to the baby during naps or at night. Find out more in this article!

Why shouldn’t I give my child a normal pillow?

Pillows for adults are designed to provide a head-neck support suitable for adults: a child does not have the same proportion between the size of the head and shoulders as adults do, and he or she would unnecessarily strain neck and shoulders during sleep.

Baby pillows are designed to meet children’s proportions, they are free of harmful substances and made of allergy-free cotton lining.

Wait for the transition from the crib to a “normal” bed

Our advice is to start using a pillow after 18-24 months of age, a period during which children leave the crib to start sleeping on a “normal” bed or on a children’s mattress which has, however, a very high degree of softness.

Speaking about mattresses for adults, in fact, these are pressurized by greater weight and therefore require greater stiffness in order to provide best support.

So at what age should a child start using a pillow to sleep?

Ultimately, as a parent, it’s your decision to establish the right time to start using a pillow.

Watch your child while he or she sleeps and look for clues as:

• Does your child look restless at night because he or she feels uncomfortable? When the space between the size of the head and shoulders increases, the child will begin to sleep more uncomfortably without a pillow, becoming therefore more restless during the night.
• Does your child rest his/her head on a blanket or a stuffed animal?
• Does your child rest his/her head on a pillow when sleeping on the sofa?

Consult your trusted pediatrician providing this information and he’ll be able to tell you whether it is the right time to start using a pillow or not.

Psychologist and sleep specialist Michael Breus has identified 4 different chronotypes based on each person’s resting habits. He then associated each of the 4 chronotypes with the image of an animal which best represents it: a bear, a lion, a dolphin and a wolf.

According to his research, half of the world’s population belongs to the bear chronotype, while the remaining part is divided among the other three.

Which is your animal? Find out now!

Bear: a good sleepyhead

Among the different chronotypes, he is the most skilled and balanced! At least half of the people recognize themselves in this category. His period of greater productivity is in the late morning.

Lion: early morning hunter

Lions are early riser animals that wake up early to go hunting in the bush, so people that match this chronotype tend to be more active in the morning.

Dolphin: always alert!

These marine mammals have the uncanny ability to sleep with only half of their brain while the other half stays awake so it can swim and avoid dangerous predators!

You’re a dolphin if your light sleep can be interrupted by the slightest noise.

Wolf: a nocturnal animal

Unlike lions, wolves are nocturnal hunters that move confidently in the pale moonlight. People who find themselves in this chronotype are those who are able to give the best of themselves in the afternoon.

Find out with a test!

If you wish to learn more about the theory of the 4 chronotypes and find out which category you belong to, just answer the questions of the test created by Dr. Michael Breus.

And remember that whatever your "chronotype animal" is, you deserve the best sleep on a bed system able to suit your needs and physical features!

No matter what your habits are: rest marvelously thanks to a mattress, pillow and bed base perfect for you ... And for the animal in you!

How many times have you felt the whole world against you? You may not know, but also our sleep can be influenced by factors that go far beyond our control!

The sun, the moon, the seasons and even some planets have an effect on our well-being! Find out more!

Seasons

During the winter season almost everyone happen to feel more tired and sleepy. It is no coincidence that many animal species go into hibernation in the winter to recharge their energies and face the fine weather at their best!

Did you know that we humans also “go into hibernation”? Read this article to learn more! Do You Feel Sleepy? Keep Calm, You’re in Hibernation!

The weather

Sun, rain, fog: also weather conditions affect our rest. Referred to as S.A.D. (Seasonal Affective Disorder), it’s a real disorder caused by bad weather and has an impact on the production of melatonin, the hormone which regulates sleep.

The sun

Our biological clock also needs precise external signals in order to set itself. Sunlight and darkness are essential key factors in this respect.

Waking up with the sun’s natural light, spending more time outdoors and avoiding switching on too many lights at home in the evening, help our bodies understand when it’s time to be awake and when it’s time to get to bed!

The moon

A research published several years ago on the scientific magazine Current Biology reported impressive data on the negative effects of a full moon on our sleep: sleeping hours are reduced by about 20 minutes and deep sleep of 30%!

Jupiter and Mercury

According to astrology enthusiasts, also Mercury and Jupiter have power over our sleep! Is this true? Take a look at the astral calendar after your next sleepless night!

Before getting snippy with the world, think of your bed system!

The most common cause of your sleep disorders doesn’t necessarily reside light-years away from you!

Look for a suitable mattress and take a simple test using our configurator in order to discover what is your ideal pillow.

Sleeping on your side has many advantages, not surprisingly it’s the most loved position by the vast majority of people. But if you don’t pay attention to a few details, it could do more harm than good!

Find out in this article why sleeping on your side is a good choice and how to improve your rest!

Who should sleep on their side?

Mothers-to-be

This is the position recommended by all doctors during pregnancy in order to rest well and facilitate both mother and child’s blood circulation (in this case you should sleep on the left side of your body).

Those who suffer from sleep apnea and those who snore

Sleeping on your side facilitates the entry of air in the lungs. Unfortunately we almost never have control on the positions taken during sleep, which is why it might be useful, for example, to have a pillow behind your back and one in front of your pelvis in order to block the unconscious need to turn around in bed at night.

Those suffering from certain back problems

For those who suffer from back problems as lordosis, sleeping on one side with your legs bent in the fetal position, helps to better align the spine.

Those who suffer from gastric reflux

For those who suffer from gastric reflux it is advised to sleep on the left side, so as to maintain the junction between the esophagus and the stomach above the level of gastric acid and facilitate natural digestion.

But be careful! In order to sleep on your side, you need the right mattress

More than 65% of people choose to sleep on their side, but it’s not always a win-win choice: in fact, you could happen to wake up at night in a side position with pins and needles in an arm or a sore hip. This happens because the mattress has a wrong stiffness.

It’s important that the mattress does not excessively compress our body when we sleep in a side position, in particular in the shoulder area.

Discover Kuschelmed De Luxe, which thanks to it’s special shape and memory foam inserts that make the shoulder area more welcoming, it perfectly suites every resting position!

A well-known British hotel chain carried out a survey among its customers to understand how the choice of the bed’s side can affect our rest and also our lives.

Right or left side, find out the surprising results of this research!

How did you choose your side?

When you move in with a partner, the choice of the bed’s side can be an almost natural step, or a choice dictated by external factors: there are those who prefer to stay away from the door, those who prefer being near the window and those who like to keep close to the light switch.

Sometimes side changes are imposed by life changes, such as the arrival of a child: if a woman was used to sleeping on the opposite side to the door, the need to get up during the night to breastfeed will move her to the other side so as to be closer to baby’s room.

Want to be happy? Sleep on the left!

This is the emerged result! Less stress, anxiety or bad mood for the lucky person sleeping on the left side of the bed.

25% of the people randomly chosen, felt better, more relaxed, more peaceful and optimistic after having slept on the bed’s left side the night before!

Want to be rich? Sleep on the right side!

Although left side sleepers are the happiest and less stressed at work, those who sleep on the right seem to earn more!

Choose your side!

At present there is no scientific evidence able to prove the amazing results of this survey but, as stated by the spokesman of the British hotel chain, “research indicates that it is possible to identify a link between the choice of the bed’s side and the mood with which we wake up.”

There is no wrong side on a right mattress!

The choice of a bed system able to suit your needs is certainly the most important decision to make when it comes to sleep!

Look now for the nearest retailer or purchase directly online your new bed system for a Healthy Sleep!

Have you ever met an oneironaut? Or have you ever experienced the sensation of lucid dreaming?

A topic which is still today subject of discussion for psychologists worldwide. Let’s discover together who oneironauts are and what extraordinary powers they have!

“Lucid dream”: the awareness of dreaming

The term lucid dream was coined for the first time by a psychiatrist of Dutch origin named Frederik van Eeden, who lived between the late 1800s and early 1900s.

An oneironaut is someone who is able to explore and even, in some cases, to rule his or her own dream, consciously choosing how to act.

Look for the right signs

According to the most tenacious supporters and active oneironauts, the first step in learning how to rule your own dreams is to realize that you are actually dreaming.

This is why you have to take note of what you have dreamed as soon as you wake up: even the smallest detail is fundamental.

It is therefore possible to realize that there are some recurring elements which help us understand that we are dreaming: clocks that never work and mirrors that don’t accurately reflect our image.

Why do oneironauts exist?

Nowadays there is a very vast body of literature regarding lucid dreams thanks to the spread of blogs and websites that treat this topic very specifically.

However, the ability to become aware that you are dreaming has no ulterior motive other than to live a very peculiar experience, and maybe also a bit disturbing for those who decide to experience it.

No more bad dreams?

The discussion about the actual ability to be able to experience lucid dreams is still ongoing, but it would certainly be very useful and also nice to be able to pick only pleasant dreams and relax every night!

Be aware of your choices… At least when you’re awake!

When you’re awake, make informed choices for your own well-being and to guarantee yourself a good quality sleep each night.

Always choose carefully the bed system that best suits your physical features and needs!

Visit now our online store, look for a mattress and bed base that best meet your needs and discover what your ideal pillow is by using our online configurator!

We all know about the famous hormone which regulates sleep: melatonin. We are very often recommended melatonin supplements in case of insomnia or to get over jet lags.

But melatonin is produced naturally by our body and thanks to our 5 natural methods, your body will soon be able to produce more!

1. An aid from minerals

One of the easiest ways to increase the production of melatonin in our system is to rely on foods and drinks that are rich in magnesium: almonds, avocado and spinach, for example, are full!

2. A sunbath

Especially during the winter, we often don’t realize that we run the risk of never exposing our body to sunlight: we step in our office when the sun isn’t still high, and we go out when it’s already night.

Sunlight is fundamental to adjust the production of melatonin and also strengthen our bones.

All we need is 10 minutes a day under the sun to ensure an increasing production of melatonin during the evening!

3. Tropical fruit

Pineapples, bananas and also oranges represent natural sources of melatonin. According to a recent study, it appears that the level of melatonin contained in our blood, reaches its maximum limit 2 hours after having eaten these fruits. Try it out!

4. Cherries

We already talked about this a while ago, cherries are the most melatonin-rich food! Unfortunately we can eat cherries only a few days a year, but when time comes, don’t miss the opportunity to improve your rest!

5. Low lights and no screens

Exposing our body to the artificial light of a screen, compromises the quality of our rest.

Around dinner time we should already start using softer lights and, at least an hour before bedtime, turn all screens off: televisions, tablets and smartphones are strictly prohibited!

Learn to sleep well and improve your quality of life

Our body needs to rest well each night in order to recharge and give its best during the day. Developing good resting habits has a huge impact on our body and well-being.

Discover how to improve your sleep thanks to a bed system able to satisfy your actual needs! Choose your new mattress and find the right pillow for you through our online configurator.

The alarm clock, a simple object that we take for granted, plays an important role in our lives: how could we get up out of bed without it?

The alarm clock has not always existed... Discover with us how people woke up before its invention!

The Water-Hourglass

Already thousands of years ago the water-hourglasses were the first systems used to measure the time: to use them as morning alarms, was installed a mechanism that, once it was reached a certain level of water, it produced a loud noise.

Even Plato, who used to wake up early in the morning, built one of these alarms. He added, however, a kind of trap with some narrow apertures that produced a whistle once the jar was filled. We could ask ourselves whether his students used it to arrive on time for class!

The Bells: a Collective Wake-Up Call

With the spread of Christianity and the construction of the first churches with the steeple, the bells were to ring the alarm in the villages.

The Factory Whistle!

With the beginning of the industrial Era, the factories woke up their own workers, which usually lived close by, thanks to the factory whistle: from the top of the building this contraption steam gave the alarm to the people.

Levi Hutchins and His Mechanical Alarm Clock

We must get to 1787 to find the first alarm clock, that was built by Levi Hutchins, an American watchmaker, but this clock could ring just at 4 am! So, apart from him, the other people had to use again other alternative methods to wake up.

In 1851 someone built an extreme alarm clock: a mechanism was inserted under the bed that could incline itself to 45 degrees to “throw” the sleeping beauty out of bed! Effective but certainly not enjoyable!

The First Bedside Alarm Clock!

In 1876 makes his entrance on the market the first bedside alarm clock, patented by Seth Thomas Clock Company.

The Knocker-Up

Although the first alarms were built, most people don’t possess them yet; for this reason, at the beginning of the last century, there was a well-remunerated profession: the knocker-up! These people were moving from house to house and to wake people up, knocking on their doors or on the windows of their bedrooms.

Who woke up the knocker-up, though, no one knows!

It’s Better With Some Music!

In the forties, James Reynolds patented the first clock radio: finally, people could wake up with more pleasant sounds of the classic loud noise!

How Many of You Still Have An Alarm Clock On the Bedside Table?

Someone is fond of the classic alarm clock, but on our bedside table the smartphone dominate!

There are even lots of apps that monitor our sleep and wake up us at the right moment, other that use some relaxing music and, for late risers, there are alarm clocks-app that don’t go off until we get up out of bed and take a few steps with our phone in our hand!

Sleep Well and Wake Up Great!

If you want to know more about healthy sleep, visit our shop online, find out your ideal bed and the alarm will be no longer a nightmare!

In Western culture we have naps, siestas and pisolini, but they are very different from the completely Japanese habit of practicing inemuri.

But what does practicing inemuri mean? Learn more in this article!

The literal meaning of the word “inemuri”

The word inemuri consists of 2 parts: the “i” means “to be present” while “nemuri" means “to sleep”. So, to practice inemuri means “to be present while you are sleeping”.

“Worn out from work” and falling asleep in public

In order to understand how our naps differ from practicing inemuri, we have to first understand the different conception Japanese have about sleeping.

In Japan, in fact, waking up at dawn and going to sleep late because of work or study, is a sign of strong commitment to one’s job.

So if you end up with falling asleep in public, in a sitting or other uncomfortable position, during a meeting or in the middle of a university lecture, this proves an extreme fatigue reached after hours of exhausting work or study!

Better collapsing in public exhausted by fatigue!

People in Japan are proud of being hard workers and this is why practicing inemuri is an absolutely tolerated social attitude, indeed, nearly encouraged!

Taking time off work in order to rest by lying down or sitting on a sofa, would be considered  as a lazy behavior. If you happen to take a trip to Japan, you’ll see people sleeping in the most bizarre positions: sitting in the subway, slumped on the ground or also while standing!

“Sleep” is a lazy’s game!

Dr. Brigitte Steger, professor at Downing College in Cambridge, explains the technique of inemuri after carefully examining this resting habit, which appears to be bizarre to us Westerns.

Better go on with our own resting habits!

We recommend you to sleep better at night, for the time needed to recharge ourselves and avoid collapsing exhausted during a business meeting, because in our corner of the world, practicing inemuri certainly wouldn’t look so good!

Discover how to improve your night’s rest with our products designed to ensure a restful sleep and avoid you to practice inemuri at work!

Our second brain, this is how the intestine is often referred to, is an organ with many nerve endings and has the ability to control our immune system.

A healthy lifestyle and a balanced diet are key elements that allow this organ to work to its full potential.

But if you sleep on your left side, things will be even better! Find out why in this article.

Better on the left side!

According to a study published in the scientific Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology, that’s exactly it!

Scientists have observed the acidity levels in a group of patients who, after eating, had lain down for a nap, resting on the left side of their body. Results were then compared with those collected from a group of patients who had lain supine on their right side: what was the outcome? Sleeping on the left side aids the digestive process and facilitates rest.

A natural solution for a good digestion and a good quality rest

When we lie down on the left side of our body, food is pushed in a natural way through the stomach, favoring a more rapid digestion in order to avoid that annoying feeling of heaviness in the stomach.

A little secret from afar

It appears that Tibetan monks had long since discovered that resting on the left side of our body is able to promote better digestion.

Especially if you love having a nap after lunch, try this technique: 20 minutes maximum of sleep, lying on your left side.

Light meals and peaceful nights

In the evening, however, it is always advised to have a light meal and wait at least 2 hours before bedtime, so most of the digestion will be already done by our body.

If you suffer of gastric reflux, check out these 16 tips on how to avoid it!

Choose the best mattress to help you sleep on your side

Discover what characteristics your mattress, bed base and pillow should have in order to allow you to rest well on your side.

Visit our online store and discover all the secrets for a healthy sleep!

No matter how tough work was, how much we studied or how many people we argued with during the day: once we close our eyes, everything disappears and we can finally enjoy a well deserved rest!

But why do we like sleep so much? We have identified 7 good reasons!

1. It recharges us with new energy

After a hard day’s work you certainly deserve a good rest. Your tired eyes need to close for a few hours while your brain “cleans itself up” and your body produces many new cells!

2. It allows us to dream of unimaginable things

Dreams are often crazy, always unpredictable and they allow us to have experiences which go beyond reality! Like when we find ourselves flying like birds or talking to famous people sitting on a chocolate couch! These things usually don’t happen in real life...

3. It allows us to wear pyjamas

What could be more comfortable and warm than nice PJs... especially in the winter? Forget your tie and shirt or heels and tight jeans! It’s time to step into the most comfortable clothes in the world!

4. It brings bunches of snuggles

If there’s a special person in your life, then going to sleep will be a wonderful moment to live together, curled up and “knotted” in your favorite position.

5. It allows time to go by more quickly

Since we were kids waiting for Santa Claus to arrive, until now, when we find ourselves looking forward to morning’s arrival to leave for the holidays: if you’re eagerly waiting for something, go to sleep and the following day will come in a heartbeat!

6. It allows us to reset an “off day”

We all have some off days; the best thing to do is sleep on it! Use the “reset button”: go to bed and get ready for a better day!

7. It makes us feel better

Sleeping helps us to keep blood pressure and cholesterol under control and it’s also good for the heart. Furthermore, after a good night’s sleep your skin will immediately appear younger and relaxed.

And now find your ideal bed system which will make you love going to sleep even more!

A research carried out between 1994 and 2008 in Great Britain proved it: some sports, if practiced well and consistently, have more benefits than others and can help us live longer.

Sports that require the use of a racquet could even halve the risk of death from cardiovascular diseases! The most beloved of sports, which is football, however, ends up at the bottom of the list.

Here is the research data!

The research, which was published by British of Sport Medicine, involved about 80,000 people with an average age of 52: these people described in great detail their sport habits to scientists, who then tracked them during the following 10 years!

Long life with your racquet!

After 10 years, scientists have analyzed the data discovering that the risk of death was lower by about 47% in those who practiced sports with a racquet!

The research was carried out in Great Britain, therefore, in addition to tennis, other sports such as squash and badminton were taken into consideration.

And what about swimming?

Don’t worry, if you’re not a racquet lover, you can always fall back on swimming, which is widely known to give many benefits.

Even with swimming, recorded data shows that the risk of death from cardiovascular problems is below the average of about 28%.

Be careful to football and jogging!

Believe it or not, football and running hold the lowest ranking on the longevity classification. How is that possible?

Actually all sports are beneficial to the cardiovascular system if practiced regularly and in an appropriate way according to one’s age and physical conditions.

It’s very likely that the low ranking of sports such as football, jogging and rugby, is due to the risk of trauma and joint overload which involve a consequent interruption of the practice over a certain age.

Improve your life day by day!

Ask your doctor for advice when choosing the best sport for you, especially if you’re not so young anymore.

Stick to a balanced diet and sleep well every night! Learn more about Healthy Sleep and find a bed system that best suits you!

It can happen to anyone to not be able to sleep well at night: work stress, an upcoming exam, your child with a fever or an evening out with friends that went on too long.

The important thing is not to make it a habit, but if sometimes you happen to get sidetracked and can’t rest well and for the time needed to recharge yourself, then you might find these 6 simple tips very useful as they will prevent you from falling asleep on your office desk!

1. Drink lots of water

When we are dehydrated we feel more tired, this is why more water also means more attention. Keep a bottle of water always at hand, so you won’t forget to drink during the day.

2. Take action!

Do you feel your eyes shut? Get up from your chair and have a walk! A few flights of stairs or a stroll through the halls may be enough.

3. Go out!

Even better if you have a walk outdoors: sun rays are great for raising the level of vitamin D and B in our blood. Can’t go out? Get close to a window and let sun rays warm you up a bit.

4. Eat… properly!

Rather than stuffing yourself up at lunchtime, have many small meals throughout the day. Avoid carbohydrates that burn right away without helping you: fruits, vegetables, grains and other proteins are better.

5. Cold water!

Granny’s home remedy: wash your face with cold water! For women who use make-up, an ice cube passed over wrists and temples will work.

6. Have a “power nap”!

Some studies have shown the effectiveness of a “power-nap”: a nap to have immediately after a coffee, maximum 20-25 minutes. This is how long it takes for caffeine to be absorbed by the body and give out its effects.

Keep your good habits!

Every once in a while we are allowed to break the rules; the important thing is to get back to your good resting habits right away. Our body needs to rest every night in order to recover.

Discover now which bed system best suits your physical features and improve your rest today!