Over the years, I’m always surprised when customers tell me that they are “Looking for an inexpensive mattress”. When I ask them why, I’ve heard, “Nobody is going to see it”, “It’s just for guests”, or “It will be better than the one I have”. That tells me that perhaps they don’t understand how a good night’s sleep benefits their overall health and well-being.
What happens when we sleep?
When we sleep, our body continually cycles through five stages of sleep. From light sleep, right through to REM (Rapid Eye Movement) and deep sleep, our body awakens and then slips back into this sleep cycle. REM and deep sleep stages are the last stages our body goes into and they offer the most restoration and healing for our body and mind. It’s when memories are stored away and cells regenerate. In those stages our bodies are inert for a period of time. The longer we can stay in those stages the better it is for our overall health.
If we sleep on an uncomfortable mattress, or one that doesn’t provide proper support and allow good circulation, our body is forced to wake up and move, disrupting those valuable sleep periods. Our Serta sleep sets offer technologies that cool your body and promote circulation, allowing you to stay in the deep sleep stages longer.
An affordable investment in your health
While I understand that everyone has a budget that they need to work within, I usually suggest purchasing the best quality bed you can afford. I often tell customers that it’s better to spend a little less on the bedroom furniture set and invest that money in the mattress. A dresser only holds your clothes, while a mattress supports your body and spine.
Compare your mattress investment to a gym membership. Both support your health. But you can spend $100 a month for a gym membership and only go 3 times a week. You sleep on your mattress 7 to 8 hours a day, every day. A good mattress will last for 7 to 10 years, so a premium mattress will end up costing you less than a dollar a day!
Let one of our sleep specialists help you choose the right mattress to suit your needs and your budget. Remember, if you sleep well, you work well and play well.
— Jim Fee, President
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