Did you know that...
- Men sleep 8 hours, on average, while women only sleep 6.5 hours
- Australian people sleep most? They sleep 9 hours each night, on average, while Asians sleep less than 6 hours.
- The Brits are among the worst sleepers? They suffer from a lack of sleep amounting to at least 25 hours a week.
- Men’s sleeping problems are mostly due to too long hours’ of watching television or surfing the Internet, eating too much or drinking too much alcohol.
- The main causes of sleeping deprivation amongst women are ‘worries’ and a ‘snoring partner’.
- People who don’t get enough sleep, run a greater risk of being overweight, as lack of sleep impacts hormone production.
- In Belgium, 5 million boxes of sleeping pills are sold each year.
- Over half of the men and women above 50 get out of bed several times a night to go to the toilet
- People with good sleeping habits live longer.
My latex mattress does not cause any allergies - Right!
Natural latex causes an allergic reaction in 1 out of 10,000 people. However, the onset of latex allergy is inextricably linked to the use of unwashed latex products, such as surgical gloves. The washing cycle is crucial in the manufacturing process of Innergetic mattresses and pillows: Latexco carefully washes the natural latex at very high temperatures. In this way, all the proteins that may cause the onset of latex allergies, are eradicated. So far, not one single case of latex allergy has been reported from people sleeping on a natural latex mattress.
A mattress has to be hard - Wrong!
In the past, people indeed invariably said a mattress had to be hard. However, it has now been scientifically proven that a mattress with medium hardness, like the Innergetic mattress, is ideal. People with low backache, for example, will find it helps to sleep on a medium mattress.
Everyone needs 8 hours of sleep per night - Wrong!
Sleeping research has shown that sleep needs differ between individuals, ranging from 4 to 11 hours per night. Children generally need more sleep. Elderly people can do with less.
Sex helps ensure a better night’s rest - Wrong!
Sex does not have the same effect on everyone. Making love can indeed help some people to fall asleep more easily, while others will feel surprisingly awake after sex.
Tips to enjoy your mattress, for many years on end
A mattress hardly requires any maintenance. Yet there are a few tips to extend the life span of your mattress:
- Ventilate your mattress every day, by airing your bed;
- Keep your bedroom dry;
- Protect your mattress by using a cloth cover beneath the sheets;
- Turn the mattress regularly.