Sleeping Better During Menopause

Sleeping Better During Menopause

When you are a carer, your sleep is more important than ever. Sleeping better during menopause can be easier said than done. Yet you need your sleep to be able to fulfil your caring role.

Tips to improve sleep

These tips can help improve your sleep – whatever your age – but especially during the menopause;

• Drink more during the day and less in the evening. This helps reduce trips to the bathroom during the night
•  Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine later in the day –  All are stimulants which may your impact sleep.
• Avoid spicy foods. These may cause hot flushes.
• Change what you wear to bed. Natural fibres like cotton and lightweight, breathable materials help reduce the impact of hot flushes. Ideally don’t wear anything!
• Replace your quilt or blankets. Opt for a breathable, cooling cotton Simba duvet with Stratos® temperature-regulating technology. and Simba-Renew® fibres that deflect heat.
• Keep a change of bedclothes on standby just in case your night sweats are fearsome.
• Have a glass of water on hand to cool you
• Keep your bedroom temperature at a lower temperature. Turn down radiators or open your window.
• Stick to a regular sleep schedule if your caring role allows.
• Use an app like the Simba Sleep Coach to help you track your routine, understand your sleep cycle, and create a sleep-promoting bedtime routine.
•  Create the right environment to make your bedroom your very own sleep haven – Speak to your GP if you are experiencing any ongoing sleep issues, or if you are having trouble managing your menopause symptoms.
  

  Which mattresses are cool? (and I don’t mean trendy)

• Are you wondering what is the best mattress for you in menopause or the best mattress to limit night sweats?

Memory foam ones can be hotter than others. It’s worth considering swapping to a cooler one if possible. Mattresses that promote airflow and use cooling technology can help reduce episodes of overheating and improve overall comfort.

Cloud-like cooling support

The Hybrid®Luxe mattress provides cloud-like, cooling support. Engineered with ten layers, it features a double stack of titanium Aerocoil® springs which allow the air to flow freely and adapt individually so that you won’t be disturbed by your partner’s movement.

Open-cell graphite-infused Simbatex® foam is engineered to tackle overheating, while a breathable, bamboo wool-infused layer offers unrivalled temperature and moisture control. After all, you need all the help you can get to help combat hot flushes and night sweats.

The Hybrid® mattress includes the same thermo-regulating technology over five layers, including a layer of Aerocoil® springs, cooling Simbatex® foam and a breathable sleep surface.

Money-Saving.

For the smaller budget, the Essential mattress features the same cooling Simba technology as standard with a layer of Aerocoil® springs, cooling Simbatex® foam and a breathable sleep surface for cooler, more comfortable sleep.