Sheep Dreams …
Enjoy Quality Sleep with Wool�
Counting sheep to go to sleep has long connected our woolly flocks to bedtime . But the sheep and their wonderful wool are used far more effectively to help sleep these days . It is used in beds and on beds as more people choose to sleep with wool .
“ Thanks to its complex cell structure , wool is also an effective insulator , which will help to regulate the body temperature . This will keep you warm in winter and cool in summer , so your choice of wool for bedtime will mean your sleep is less likely to be disturbed .”
Getting too hot is a key reason why people wake up during the night . The rise in temperature will cause their heart rate to increase and people will be less settled as a result . The more even your body temperature , the more even your heart rate – which produces a more settled sleep , allowing a higher quality of rest and a good start to the day !
Sheep Dreams …
Wool is quite literally the stuff of dreams , as bed and bedding manufacturers are proving . Certainly the luxury British bed manufacturer Vi-Spring has shown that comfort at bedtime and the art of sleeping well are improved by using wool within their master-craftsman-made mattresses .
Wool has a wealth of active properties that bring much more to the bed than simply feeling the bed is comfortable , although that is a big part of the equation . It will also promote healthy and refreshing sleep . How ? Well , the way the fibre responds to the individual will ensure that the climate within the bed adapts to the person , which aids regenerative sleep .
Sleep expert Dr . Neil Staley works with Vi-Spring . According to Dr . Staley , “ Wool is a breathable fibre that absorbs moisture away from the body , releasing it in to the air for a clean , fresh and hypoallergenic sleeping surface . Quality wool-filled beds and bedding are ideal for those with allergies , sensitive skin and breathing problems .
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