Category: Sleep Health

Scroll through mattress blogs or health articles online, and you’ll likely encounter advice about the “healthiest sleeping position” for your body. Side sleeping is best for digestion. Back sleeping is ideal for spinal alignment. Stomach sleeping is terrible for your neck. The list goes on. But here’s what mattress experts at Texas Mattress Makers have…

When you’re expecting, you can expect your body to go through incredible changes — and along with those changes often comes discomfort that makes sleeping through the night feel impossible. Between back pain, hip pressure, heartburn, and finding a comfortable position with a growing belly, it’s no wonder many pregnant women start wondering if a…

When illness strikes, getting quality rest becomes both more important and more challenging. Your body needs sleep to heal and fight off infections, but symptoms like congestion, coughing, body aches, and fever can make it nearly impossible to get comfortable. But that’s where we come in — with effective solutions for how to sleep while…

If you suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and heartburn is keeping you up at night, you may be searching for the best bed for acid reflux instead of the best mattress for you. Though some mattress companies promise they sell the best bed for GERD, this does not guarantee that these products will relieve…

Did you know that sleep and mental health actually affect one another in a number of ways? It’s true! In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, we want to explore how getting quality sleep is one of the best things you can do for your mental and overall well-being. Though the mattress experts at Texas…

Many sleepers understand the struggle of not being able to fall asleep when they desperately need to. Whether you stay up staring at your ceilings for hours on end or can’t seem to get comfortable no matter what, understanding the time it takes to fall asleep — or the time it should take you to…

Can’t sleep when traveling? You’re not alone. Plane seats are uncomfortable, car rides are too long, and hotel beds don’t hold a candle to your own bed. As much as we love to travel, see new sights, and enjoy new experiences, our sleep is often put on the back burner during these times. Whether you’re…

You may have heard the term “hot sleeper” before, but how do you know if you sleep hot? Try asking yourself the following questions: If you answer “yes” to any of these questions, you could be considered a hot sleeper.  Temperature regulation is important to getting a good night’s rest. Unfortunately, some mattresses trap body…

For many individuals, getting a good night’s sleep is difficult. If you often feel tired during the day, you could be dealing with sleep problems. Because sleep is crucial for our overall health and well-being, the quality of your sleep matters. So, how do you fix sleep problems? Our mattress experts are here to share…

Although adjusting to daylight savings time can be a difficult feat for all of us, something about losing an hour of sleep due to daylight savings in spring (also known as “spring forward”) seems to throw many of us off of our game. While the extra daylight may be a nice way to start and…