What do we need to do to get a good night sleep? How do we know what kind of mattress is best for us? These are some questions I recently asked Ergomotion’s Chris Romo…

Hi Chris!

Hi Debra!

What do you think is the most important thing people can do to get a good night sleep?

One of the first things experts will tell you is that there is no one “magic trick” to guarantee deep, restorative sleep. Not only do different age groups need different amounts of sleep, but sleep needs are also individual. Just like any other characteristic you are born with, the amount of sleep you need to function best may be different for you than someone born of the same age and gender.

In my opinion, good sleep strategies are essential for restorative sleep that you can count on, night after night. By learning to avoid common enemies of sleep and trying out a variety of healthy sleep-promoting techniques, you can discover your personal prescription to a good night’s rest.

If you have trouble sleeping, several changes in lifestyle can help you regain a satisfactory sleep pattern. Experiment with some of theses strategies:

• Never oversleep – This is the most crucial rule. Sleeping late for just a couple of days especially on the weekends is enough to reset your sleep cycle, hence “the case of the Mondays.” You’ll be getting sleepy later and waking up later.

• Don’t sleep with electronics – They may distract you and rob you of sleep. Also, light from the LCD screen on your smartphone or tablet inhibits some of the vital hormones that help you drift off.

• Be smart about napping – A short 20-minute nap during the day has proven to give you more energy, alertness, and reduces stress and the risk of heart disease by 34%.

• Keep your bedroom cool – A room that’s to hot can be disruptive. In fact, sleep researchers suggests that a hot sleeping environment leads to more wake time and lighter sleep at night.

With so many different types of mattresses on the market, how do people choose what to purchase?

Oh, the million dollar question. I believe that one of the most important things to do before making the investment is to educate yourself. The array of current technologies in the mattress industry is dizzying and if you’re not properly educated, you will be more likely to give in to aggressive marketing jumbo and will not select the mattress that caters to your individual needs.

Now, we can’t tell you what mattress will work best for you, but we can visit some of the latest trends in the industry to help you make a better decision that will most certainly effect your waking hours.

Some of the newer mattress “formulations” includes:

• Memory Foam – The most popular out of the bunch, memory foam is comprised of petroleum based polyurethane foam. It is in a class of its own for reducing motion transfer and will provide great weight distribution. This type of mattress would be great for someone who has a partner that moves a lot during the night. The synthetic properties of this foam does trap a little heat and will “gas” the first few weeks of ownership leaving a faint chemical smell that dissipates over a short time.

• Latex – One of the newer trends, latex mattresses are created using a vacuum-mold Talaylay latex process creating a structure of even rubber cells. The durability and the natural aspects of the rubber are appealing to some. However, some people may have an allergic reaction to a protein found in natural latex and users of pillow top innerspring mattresses should be aware that latex mattresses have a very different “solid” feel that may take some time to get used to.

• Gel – Gel mattresses are the newest things on the market. They use gel, similar to what is used in gel comfort insoles. There are not many providers offering these products, but appear in a number of forms. These mattresses stay cool and have excellent conformation properties but limited consumer and product testing make this a somewhat risky purchase.

• Hybrid – Until recently, the choice of mattress designs and materials have been pretty limited. Today, manufacturers are offering all sorts of variations: innerspring with latex tops, latex with comfort tops, and other combinations. The extended options are great but you will need to rely on your own impression and tests of the mattress since not all the hybrid combinations have gone through consumer testing.

• Inner Spring – An oldie but goodie, the innerspring mattress was invented in the late 1800′s and gained vast popularity in the 1930′s. The innerspring mattress consists of the components: the spring core, the foundation and the upholstery layers. These beds breath extremely well and there’s a model and style for nearly every taste and budget. They do have a reputation for sagging and are less durable than their foam counterparts.

Tell us about your products and company?

Ergomotion is the fastest growing adjustable bed manufacturer in the United States, and is the only company that specializesexclusively in designing, manufacturing and marketing adjustable beds. Longtime product designer, Alain Clenet, developed the company in 2005.

After a successful international career in automotive design, Alain was looking for a new professional challenge. As a Frenchman (and the father of four) he had considerable familiarity with beds. He started researching the adjustable bed industry. “I realized there was an opportunity to infuse style and high-quality design into the field, to make adjustable beds not just functional but also a source of pride for the owner,” says Alain.

Six years later, Ergomotion is one of the leading creators of adjustable beds in the world. We are proud to have customers that include the most prestigious brands in the business.

Our bases are designed with the highest level of aesthetic appeal in mind. They feature whisper quiet motors, wireless controls, massage, and were designed for use with traditional headboards and bed frames, making it an easy transition from the standard flat foundation.

What type of people would benefit most from an adjustable bed?

An adjustable bed can be useful in a lot more situations than most people realize. While commercials and advertisement usually target senior citizens and those with limited mobility, adjustable beds are a great option for anyone who needs something more comfortable and accessible to sleep, work and play in.

So who can benefit from an adjustable bed? The simple answer is, anyone. “The demands of the bed have changed, what used to be only a place to sleep has now changed as a place to watch TV and work. With new demands comes new innovation to support the spine in more than just a sleeping posture. The Ergomotion is the perfect bed to accommodate the demand we put on our spines while in bed,” say Dr. Mark Brisby D.C, A.T.C.

Aside from providing sustained spinal posture in bed, the adjustable bed has proven to benefit people from almost every walk of life. We have heard testimonials from our customers that claim the Ergomotion adjustable bed had been an invaluable part of their daily life. The Ergomotion has assisted countless women before, during, and after their pregnancies, people recovering from surgery, and even provides the incline required for people who are suffering from sleep apnea.

Sometimes the hours at the office are just not enough, so people are spending more time using their bed space as a workstation. Plus, most people’s work involves digital technology and with the rise in popularity of Netflix, Hulu, and Apple TV, people are spending considerably more time in bed.

Thank you, Chris. I know my readers will find this information very informative and helpful.

I hope so. It was a pleasure, Debra.

If you would like to learn more about Ergomotion, you can click on their website at:

www.ergomotion.us

You can also see who did a guest post on Ergomotion’s blog recently!

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