International Lifestyle Magazine Issue 56 | Page 65

DUX has blended the science of
sleep with advanced technology to
achieve the ultimate bed for rest
and recovery that can offer up to an
extra 10% more deep sleep.

A mattress that is too soft forces the
spine into a hammock-like position,
whereas one that is too firm puts the
spine at an awkward angle, creates
uncomfortable pressure points and
inhibits circulation. By contrast,
DUX beds are based on rigorous
scientific research and continual
testing to create the optimum
balance of comfort and support.
In sleep quality tests, scientists
recorded electrical brain activity
via EEG readings when sleeping on
a DUX bed and comparable models.
Those in a DUX bed reached deep
sleep faster and remained there for
approximately an extra hour longer
each night.
Stressful busy lives can affect sleep
patterns, but the benefits of sleep
should not be underestimated say
the experts at DUX. With over 80
years experience in the science of
sleep, they have come up with ten
top tips for deeper, better sleep.

Some refreshing ways to destress
bedtime and improve your sleep
environment include:
• Remind yourself that sleep is
not a guilty pleasure, it’s vital to
good health and wellbeing

• Avoid caffeine and keep alcohol
to a minimum as bedtime
approaches
• Maintain a balanced diet –
fluctuating blood sugar levels
can trigger early waking
• Light candles or spray an
aromatherapy mist – lavender
is especially soothing

• Set a regular bedtime and try to
stick to it, even at weekends

• Darken the room to help your
body produce more melatonin,
the sleep hormone
• Replace tired out-of-shape
pillows with ones that fully
support your head

• Lie on your back and practice
some
simple
meditation
exercises: breathe deeply in
and out and concentrate on
your hands slowly rising and
falling on your abdomen, then
visualise your body relaxing, bit
by bit from the tips of your toes
to the top of your head

• Keep a notepad by your bed to
jot down any anxieties and deal
with them tomorrow – keep
worries away from the bedroom

• Invest in the best bed you can
afford – you will spend a third of
your life here, so it’s well worth
finding one that’s just right for
you.

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