Sleep Wedge For A Better Nights Sleep
When you don’t get a good night’s sleep, you feel it all day long. Whether you suffer from health issues, such as acid reflux, that keep you from sleeping all night, or you just can’t get comfortable, restless nights can take a toll on your health. In some cases, something as simple as using a sleep wedge can make the difference between feeling tired and feeling refreshed and rested.
One type of sleep wedge is designed to elevate the upper half of your body. This can help dramatically if you suffer from acid reflux. The position can help keep acid in the stomach and prevent it from burning the lining of the esophagus. You’ll sleep better if you’re not awakened by a burning sensation in your throat during the night.
This tool can also help if you have difficulty breathing due to nasal congestion from a cold or allergies. Keeping your head elevated can help fluids naturally drain from the head and neck, helping ensure a restful sleep.
Another type of sleep wedge has a steeper incline and is designed to keep a sleeper on his side. This is especially effective if someone has been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA. This happens when the soft tissues in the throat relax and block the airway. Swollen tonsils, an enlarged uvula or the tissues of the soft palate can either partially or completely cover the airway, causing choking or gasping for breath.
Sleep apnea episodes often happen when a person sleeps on his back and gravity pulls the soft tissues over the airway. If he sleeps on his side, the tissues are less likely to cause an obstruction. A sleep wedge can help ensure that a person sleeps on his side all night.
This simple foam pillow can help you, and those around you, get a sound sleep every night.