Sleep is important to every individual across the board, be it the toddlers, the kindergarten kids, teenagers, mid-aged adults, and older individuals. The above-mentioned categories experience different sleep patterns even those in the same age group. And while for some it might come naturally, the older individuals tend to be more disadvantaged because of the medications they take and the underlying medical conditions that tend to distort their sleeping patterns.

Worry not though because technology has got your back. We must, however, reiterate that the solutions provided below are not conclusive to sleep disorders and in extreme cases, a physician should be consulted.

Pillows- what is inside your pillow, have you ever given thought to that, well this is where the age-old saying “you get what you pay for” applies. A good quality pillow is made of memory foam; others are made with feathers and others with polyester fiber. A good pillow has to work with your body no matter what position you assume while in deep slumber.

Your pillow should also ensure that your head, neck, and spine are aligned; some pillows are stuffed to the point of discomfort while others allow for customization, where you could reduce some of the stuffing to suit your sleeping patterns. And as a rule of thumb, since finding the right pillow is not a walk in the park, invest in a customizable one.

Pajamas

This simple detail can turn your sleep time into one romantic affair with your Jordan’s furniture. We do have individuals in their menopausal period who experience hot flashes at night, which is characterized by intense body heat, or heavy sweating. And even though they are normal hormonal reactions, any solution that would help alleviate the recurring problem would be highly appreciated.

A simple moisture wicking lightweight cotton pajama can go a long way in keeping you sane during these trying periods. Recently more attention has been given to pajamas, most of which focus on aesthetics rather than its functionality aspect. Therefore, before purchasing your pajamas ensure that the material is breathable and soft to the skin, and can remain cools as you sleep. Better yet you can get the ones specifically meant for night sweats.

Humidifiers –

Humidifiers gained popularity because of their ability to help prevent snoring and consequently contribute to quality sleep. What they do is that they add moisture to air, so when you breathe the tissues at the back of your throat are soothed by the vapor that is circulated in your airways.

Your mucous membranes are then lubricated both at the nose and the throat, however, be keen on keeping track of the moisture levels in your bedroom if using the humidifier. The soothing and lubrication explained above will help reduce snoring thus encourage some deep uninterrupted slumber.

while looking for the best humidifier check for the ones that utilize the UV lights which helps to prevent the spread of germs, one that has varied speed settings and easy to transport and clean.

Noise-canceling earbuds- Of course, we want to be alerted when a raccoon is trying to sneak in through the window but we also want to block out noise when one of our neighbors is holding some major shindig in their house. So how best can you control what gets into your ear during sleep times other than by using the noise-canceling earbuds?

When we sleep our ears tend to stay awake and that is why any close noise wakes us up, but by investing in the noise-canceling earbuds, you will be comfortable because they are not as bulky as the headphones and will cancel any external noise. Even more interesting is that some earbuds can double up as music streaming devices so you can use them in the morning as you work out.

Sound machine-

Sound machines are known for blocking external noise and this could be an advanced substitute for the noise-canceling earbuds, the big difference between the two is that the latter tends to be rather personal and will block noise or activity in the room where one is sleeping. The Sound machine, on the other hand, can be used to block noise even in your child’s room when they are sleeping.

Sound machines block external noise by producing nature sounds, like the sound of a waterfall, or the sound of distant crickets chirping or birds singing among others. The nature sounds are designed to slowly lull one into deep sleep and you can set the machine to automatically go off after a couple of hours.

Snoring aid- It is laughable that we can be woken by our snoring, anytime that you are suddenly woken from sleep, going back becomes a problem and you could catch yourself finding sleep in the early hours of the morning. Technology has however provided us with a remedy, the smart snoring aid pillow insert, which prevents snoring by deflating and inflating.

The latter movements are initiated once snoring sounds are picked up by the aid, so what happens is that when the rhythmic inflating and deflating movements are initiated, the muscles in the throat become stimulated to help you resume normal breathing. With the snoring aid you can, therefore, sleep peacefully, both you and your partner.

Sleep tracking smartwatch-

People who have been having irregular sleep patterns will greatly benefit from the smartwatch because they can use it to monitor their activities during the day and at night, it, therefore, tracks the sleep stages to determine if one is getting enough sleep every night. The smartwatch has been designed to record the duration of sleep, and the user can also set an alarm that will gently wake them with vibration.

And if you are not able to stick to your sleeping and waking schedule the smartwatch gives you the option of creating a schedule to keep you in track but with reminders.

The Glowlight- falling asleep and staying asleep are two different things, both of which can be pretty hard to achieve. However, you could use the glowing light to help get you to sleep as it also ensures that you stay asleep. The glow light is a smart light and can also double up as an alarm to gently wake you up without making too much noise, all you need to do is just wiggle it and it will emit a smooth glow. You could also schedule it to go on and off or light up at the exact time that you want it on.

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