How to sleep better: sleep deprivation solutions

Most adults need seven to nine hours’ kip a night – but if you’re suffering from a lack of sleep, Panda London's bamboo memory foam mattress topper could offer a cool solution.
Sleep is critical to good health – and most of us need more of itSleep is critical to good health – and most of us need more of it
Sleep is critical to good health – and most of us need more of it

It’s no wonder we’re all yawning over the coffee pot in the morning: only one in five Brits get at least eight hours’ sleep.

As a nation, we’re suffering from sleep deprivation: one in six of us get by on less than six hours, while one in eight (12%) manage with just five hours – a figure that sleep experts say is unhealthy.

Sleep is vital for good health, allowing your body to repair itself as well as enabling you to function normally during the day: the long-term effects of sleep deprivation include weakened immunity, risk of diabetes and heart disease, weight gain and mood swings.

But there are a few easy ways to transform your nights, and revive your days…

Expose yourself to natural light

Natural light exposure helps regulate your body’s production of the sleep hormone melatonin which regulates your body’s internal clock.

Get regular physical activity

Suffering from sleep deprivation? Help is at handSuffering from sleep deprivation? Help is at hand
Suffering from sleep deprivation? Help is at hand

Exercising regularly can help you feel more tired at night – but make sure you do your workout at least five hours before bedtime to avoid feeling too pumped up.

Avoid caffeine later in the day

This can keep you awake; steering clear of alcohol on a regular basis is a good idea too if you’re hoping to sleep better.

Create a calming bedtime routine

Are you suffering from sleep deprivation? Try these tips to help you sleep better – for longerAre you suffering from sleep deprivation? Try these tips to help you sleep better – for longer
Are you suffering from sleep deprivation? Try these tips to help you sleep better – for longer

Keep your bedroom nice and cool to help keep a clear head at bedtime; turn the lights down low and avoid loud noises or music before bedtime as it can get your adrenaline racing.

Find the right bedding

Bamboo is the perfect choice for bedding: this highly breathable fabric encourages airflow and reacts intuitively to your body temperature to keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter.

A bamboo mattress topper, like the Topper by Panda is ideal: it features an exclusive Hydro Foam layer which combines cooling gel capsules with the very latest high-tech memory foam to stop you overheating during the night, helping you to sleep better.

One in six of us get by on less than six hours sleepOne in six of us get by on less than six hours sleep
One in six of us get by on less than six hours sleep

Plus, if your partner’s tossing and turning keeps you awake, this bamboo memory foam mattress topper can help you both sleep better. The foam moulds to your body’s natural shape to keep you supported while you are sleeping, meaning less movement during the night.

Why choose a mattress topper?

A mattress topper is a great option to enhance the comfort of your bed without splashing out on a whole new mattress if you're looking to sleep better.

The Topper is available in a range of different sizes to fit your bed: each corner has a durable elastic strap, making it suitable for all types of mattresses.

It can transform your nights by adding another layer of indulgent comfort and support for your whole body with its firm memory foam surface. The special Hydrofoam helps to keep you cool at night while the bamboo cover allows your skin to breathe with the softest touch.

Improve your sleeping position

Sleep is critical to good health – and most of us need more of itSleep is critical to good health – and most of us need more of it
Sleep is critical to good health – and most of us need more of it

The right pillow can also help to combat sleep deprivation by boosting your comfort for the optimum night’s rest.

The Panda Hybrid Bamboo Pillow blends the best of science with nature: the orthopaedic-grade CharcoCell Foam™ contours to your body for maximum comfort, while the Active O2 Micro-pods™ keep you cool by boosting air flow. The signature Cloud quilted cover is made from 100% bamboo, making it naturally hypoallergenic and super-soft on your skin.

Panda London has already won awards for its supportive memory foam pillow which was designed to ensure the correct sleeping position to improve your sleep and ease back pain.

Each Panda London memory foam pillow is made up of three layers of visco memory foam which use the latest memory foam gel to mould around your neck and shoulders to relieve pressure points for the ultimate comfort.

Both pillows come with a 10-year guarantee so you can trust that your pillow will stay free from faults and supportive for a decade.

Why choose bamboo?

Bamboo products can be washed at low temperatures and dry rapidly without the need for fabric softeners or ironing, making them a low-energy option too. Plus, they get softer with every wash!

Bamboo only needs a third as much water as cotton and is the world’s fastest-growing plant - growing up to three feet a day - plus it releases 30 per cent more oxygen than hardwood trees.

All Panda London products are made from certified organic bamboo grown and produced without any harmful chemicals – meeting industry standards that ensure there are no harmful substances left in the fabric at the end of the manufacturing process.

Find out more

Discover how to sleep better and tackle sleep deprivation with the help of a bamboo mattress topper at pandalondon.com/product/mattress-topper/

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