Banish Poor Sleep With An Annual Pillow Check

A simple swap of a pillow once a year could be the solution to getting the perfect night’s sleep, but which are the best ones to choose from?

We’ve looked at how regularly switching your pillow can give you a better night’s sleep, lead to health improvements with hair and skin as well as aid neck pain.

Over time, pillows become worn out and lumpy from excessive usage which can cause an uncomfortable night.

Pillows are often overlooked in the bedroom, as it’s easy to blame a poor night’s sleep on the quality of the mattress or the bedding material, but it may in fact be down to the choice of headrest.

They can play a massive role in the quality of sleep, as picking the right pillow lead to fewer disturbances in the night and have you feeling refreshed in the morning.

We understand people are used to their typical choice - everyone has a favourite pillow! But if you’re consistently struggling to get to sleep, it may be time for a change.

We advise that everyone should take careful consideration before choosing a replacement and have a look at which choice suits you best.

For those struggling to sleep due to neck and shoulder pain, we recommend using memory foam pillows to reduce pressure on the spine.

And for sweaty sleepers, switching to silk pillowcases can help cool you down due to their chilling effect, along with improving skin and hair health.

Everybody wants to get a perfect night’s sleep and not wake up feeling like they’ve been dragged through the bushes.

To solve the troubling sleep issues, we’ve found five types of pillows which can help you get the perfect night’s sleep:

 

Memory foam 

The pillow foam moulds to your neck and head which helps to reduce the strain on the spine, making it easier to have a better night’s sleep. Knee pillows made out of memory foam can help to take pressure from the spine and enhance a night of sleep even further.

 

Polyester - V pillows

The V-shaped pillows made out of polyester are useful for those struggling to sleep due to anxiety as it provides extra comfort and support. It’s also recommended to aid snorers as it elevates the head to allow for clearer airways.

 

Feather 

Feather is one of the most common types of pillows along with down pillows, but they are still favoured due to their relaxing feel. Their softer feel can help you sink into a blissful night’s sleep, but be cautious as they can wear out quite quickly.

 

Bamboo

Bamboo pillows can prevent those with allergies from having a disturbed night’s sleep due to their antiallergic material. They’re also an environmentally friendly option, along with bamboo bedding.

 

Silk pillowcases

The lightweight feel of silk pillows has a natural cooling effect which can make it easier for night sweaters to get to sleep and not wake up dripping. Swapping to silk pillowcases can help to improve hair health as the material results in less friction during the night. It’s also praised for aiding skin quality as it’s less rough on sensitive faces.

 

Cotton

Cotton pillows are one of the softest options available and can often feel like you’re sleeping on a cloud. They’re a great choice if you get cold at night as the pillow absorbs plenty of heat to keep you warm at night.

 

Gel pillows

Sweaty sleepers can rejoice in the lightweight effect of gel pillows, which instantly cool you down once your head touches the surface. It’s a worthy swap to turn to if you feel excessively hot when sleeping.

Do you have any of these pillows, or is there a choice which isn’t on this list which you find helpful to get to sleep? 

Comment below to let us know.