Why deep sleep is crucial for your night’s rest
You’re probably familiar with it: some nights you sleep deeply and wake up refreshed and rested, while after a restless night full of tossing and turning, it’s hard to get going. This difference has everything to do with the quality of your deep sleep. During this phase, your body fully recovers and you literally recharge for the next day. But what exactly happens during deep sleep and why is it so important to get enough of it?
What happens during deep sleep?
Deep sleep is the phase in which both your body and mind do their recovery work. Approximately 20% of your sleep consists of deep sleep. During this period, your body undergoes an intensive recovery process. Think of producing growth hormones, regenerating cells, and detoxifying your organs. Your immune system also gets a boost. In this phase, you barely wake up, allowing your body to fully rest.
Pressure: the silent disruptor of your deep sleep
The biggest obstacle to good deep sleep is often unnoticed: the pressure that your mattress exerts on your body. The more pressure there is, the more likely you are to toss and turn in bed, disrupting your deep sleep.
At Greensleep, we understand how important it is to have a mattress that supports your body well without exerting too much pressure. That’s why our mattresses are made from 100% natural latex and feature different zones that adapt to your body. This way, you experience less pressure and stay in a deep, restorative sleep for longer.
Why a natural latex mattress helps
Our mattresses are designed to minimize pressure as much as possible. The more surface area your body has in contact with the mattress, the lower the pressure per square centimeter. That’s why we equip our natural latex mattresses with softer zones where you need it most and firmer zones for extra support. This ensures that your body can relax in a natural position without having to continuously change positions.
Deep sleep and memory
Deep sleep is not only important for your body but also for your mind. During this phase, the information you’ve gained throughout the day is stored in your memory. Students and children, who are still growing and learning, particularly benefit from deep sleep. Interestingly, deep sleep in men begins to decrease from their thirties, while it occurs much later in women. Could this explain why women tend to live longer on average?
Less tossing and turning, better sleep
When you toss and turn less during your sleep, your body has more time to truly relax. Frequent turning is often a sign of discomfort due to too much pressure on the body. By choosing a supportive mattress, such as the natural latex mattresses from Greensleep, you reduce pressure and increase your chances of a deep, restorative sleep.
Conclusion
A good deep sleep is essential for your health. It is the time when your body and mind have the chance to recover and prepare for the day ahead. With the right mattress, which reduces pressure and provides support, you can significantly improve the quality of your deep sleep. At Greensleep, we help you with mattresses that optimally support your sleep, so you wake up refreshed and full of energy.
