In this blog, we’ll take a look at how your body regulates temperature while you sleep, and how to choose the best bedding.
Winter can be a bit of a challenging time for those who struggle to stay warm in bed overnight. Though seemingly intuitive, heavy clothing will often start to feel uncomfortably stifling, and thick blankets can cause a distracting sense of overheating. With the right bedding, though, you can get a good night’s sleep under the covers no matter the weather. In this article, we’ll take a look at how your body regulates temperature while you sleep, and how to choose the best bedding to keep you snoozing soundly through those chilly winter nights.
Body Temperature Regulation During Sleep
Before bed, your core temperature naturally starts to drop and continues throughout the night. This drop is due to higher levels of melatonin, also known as the “sleep hormone,” which your body releases when it’s time to go to bed. If you sleep under heavy blankets and sheets without ventilation, the excess heat has nowhere to go and can cause you to sweat and overheat.
Insulating vs. Temperature-Regulating Materials
Adding more layers to your bedding may seem like a simple solution, but it can actually trigger the cycle of overheating and sweating. Instead of heavy flannel sheets, opt for temperature-regulating materials like bamboo, eucalyptus, linen, or lightweight cotton. These materials work in harmony with the body’s natural thermoregulation, pulling away moisture and allowing easy airflow, which helps maintain a consistent temperature.
The Best Cold-Weather Bedding and Sleep Practices
When shopping for new bedding, look for temperature-regulating characteristics such as lightweight and breathable materials, moisture-wicking properties, and good air circulation. Bamboo sheets, for example, are warm and cozy and regulate temperature better than heavier fabrics like flannel.
Sleeping comfortably during the winter doesn’t have to be an eternal struggle! With temperature-regulating bedding, you can stay the perfect level of “warm-‘n’-cozy”— no tossing or turning in sweat-soaked sheets. Just remember, instead of relying on heavy clothing or blankets, opt for lightweight and breathable materials that work with your body’s natural process of thermoregulation. -To this end, you should also be sure to also get plenty of sunlight during the day, keep the humidifier running in the dry season, and turn your thermostat down a couple degrees at night to avoid the dreaded sweat-cycle. With the right bedding and a well-honed sleep IQ, you’ll be sure to get a restful and cozy winter’s worth of sleep.
A GOOD NIGHT OF REST WITH MATTRESS PEDDLERS
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