09/13/2018 - Yawnder

The mattress industry is booming with several new bed-in-the-box companies coming up and brick and mortar companies going online. Nectar Sleep is one such American mattress company that’s spreading its wings. Nectar Sleep, one of the fastest growing mattress companies in the US, has finally arrived in the UK.

Nectar Sleep was launched in 2016 and has since grown to sell 1,000 mattresses a day in the US, with millions of five-star ratings and reviews from satisfied customers lavishing praise on the innovative design and unmatched customer service. Before its launch, Nectar Sleep had undergone three years of product development and features a four-layer design that’s different from all the other mattresses in the same category. What makes Nectar Sleep stand out is the innovative Adaptive® cooling technology that provides body contouring, optimized support, and temperature regulation and body alignment. Brits will now get to experience the deep, luxurious sleep that Americans have so long enjoyed.

The American version of Nectar Sleep mattresses is manufactured and packed in the US. Similarly, the ones in the UK market will be manufactured and packed entirely in Britain. By doing this, Nectar Sleep assures customers that all the materials and labor that go into making each mattress are locally sourced. In fact, all the features that American customers have so long enjoyed are now for the Brits to experience, including the unique 365-night trial period, forever warranty, and the promise of climate neutrality.

There are several reasons why customers love Nectar Sleep. The company always strives to deliver optimal levels of comfort, firmness, breathability, and coolness for every sleeper. Whether you’re tall or short, lean or stocky, stomach sleeper or side sleeper, Nectar Sleep mattresses are sure to provide you with the comfort you need for a blissful sleep. The one whole year of the trial itself proves how confident Nectar Sleep is about customers loving this product. The company believes that it takes time for the body to get used to a new mattress, and thus the 365-day trial. At any time during that one year, if you’re unsatisfied with the mattress, you can have it returned for a full refund. Yes, it’s that easy. But the company believes you won’t need to do that. You also get a forever warranty, so any time during use if the mattress gets torn or become uneven, Nectar Sleep will give you a new mattress in exchange. It could even be ten years after you first buy it.

Nectar Sleep comes with four layers, including the cover. Each layer plays its own role in keeping you comfortable through the night. The Nectar Adaptive® Cooling Cover is made with Temperature Regulating Technology, which draws away heat from your body and keeps you cool. The Nectar Smart Layer is made with memory foam and designed with Cool Sleep Concept, making it breathable and cool. The Pressure-Relieving memory foam Layer provides contoured comfort, while the 7-Zone Support Layer aligns to your shape, providing optimum comfort and firm support to the spine, hips and shoulders.

From 24 September, Nectar Sleep mattress will be available for purchase online across the UK. You can easily buy it online, and have it delivered to your doorstep within 48 hours of purchase. You don’t have to worry about unboxing the heavy package. The two-man delivery service will not only bring you the mattress to your home but also unbox it along with the two free pillows. The delivery men will also take away the old mattress you’re giving away for recycling.

The Nectar Sleep mattress is not only good for you, but also for the planet. The company uses no harmful chemicals earning it the Certipur certified tag. Nectar Sleep is also the first and only mattress company in the UK to offset all emissions due to the forest protection offset project in the Amazon rainforest.

Nectar Sleep mattresses are reasonably priced, so you can get a good night’s rest without burning a hole in your pocket. The small single mattress is priced at £399, the small double and double at £599 each, the King at £699 and the Super King at £799.

Angela Crouch, managing director at Nectar Sleep, has said that the company understands the positive impact of quality sleep, which is why they decided to bring their products to the UK. From the design to the cooling technology to the hassle free delivery process to the unique 365-day trial period, Nectar Sleep aims to provide Brits with the best sleeping experience ever.

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Sleep plays a major role in keeping us healthy, alert, and fully functional. In some cases, sleep is more important than food, because without proper sleep, the food that is eaten fails to nourish our bodies. A large percent of the urban population suffers from sleep deprivation. A person who goes without 7 or more hours of sleep every night is called sleep deprived. Chronic sleep deprivation can affect people of any age, although it is more common adults and the elderly.

Children need 9 or more hours of sleep every night, while teens need close to 9 hours. Adults need 7 to 8 hours of sleep. The amount of sleep you need doesn’t depend on how sleepy you feel. If you do not get your required quota of sleep every night, you are going to feel sleepy and fatigued during the day and develop other health issues in time if you are sleep deprived all the time.

Sleep, more than anything else, affects not only our health, but also the society and the economy. Sleep deprivation has turned into an epidemic with hectic work life schedules and busy lifestyles robbing people of their precious sleep. Nearly 40 percent of children, 90 percent of teens, 70 percent of college going young adults, and 35 percent of working adults don’t get the required amount of sleep every night. In fact, sleep hardly features on anybody’s list of priorities. For most people sleep is a waste of time. Staying awake and getting some more work done seems better. But sleep deprivation has far reaching effects on our health, as well as the society and the economy.

Most sleep deprived professions in the US

You’d be surprised to learn that your occupation can be a major source of sleep deprivation. In every country there are certain professions that require people to work harder than others. The demands of such professions often cut short the time that should be devoted to sleep.

In a survey conducted by mattress company Sleepy’s, the following were found to be most sleep deprived occupations in the US.

In the same study, the most well rested professions were found to be forest loggers, hairstylists, and sales representatives among others. This goes on to show that those with a fixed work hour are better rested than those with erratic schedules.

Causes of sleep deprivation

The reasons why people may not get enough are varied. What holds true for one person may not be so for others. Just because someone stays up late or fails to get to bed early doesn’t mean they have an unhealthy lifestyle. It may well mean that they suffer from certain conditions that make getting sleep hard. Or there may be people to take care of at home, resulting in poor sleep quality.

Several health conditions are often responsible for poor sleep quality. These include heart problems, kidney disorders, breathing problems, and thyroid issues.

Sleep disorders also form a significant cause of sleep deprivation. Reasons include insomnia, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, and narcolepsy.

Erratic work schedules affect our sleep quality more than we can imagine. Staying up late for work or waking up in the wee hours to go to work result in chronic sleep deprivation over time.

For some people, sleeping late is a personal choice. Watching movies or TV shows till late in the night or finishing pending work is the way of life.

Certain medications interfere with sleep by affecting the production of melatonin the sleep hormone. Beta blockers and blood thinners are some of the medications affecting sleep.

The sleeping environment is often responsible for disturbed sleep. Ambient noise, lights, temperature, and uncomfortable bed, all contribute to sleep deprivation.

How sleep deprivation affects your body

If you go without the required amount of sleep for a day or two, you will feel tired and weak. But if you go without sleep night after night, it leads to more serious complications. Mood swings and poor concentration are some of the immediate effects of sleep deprivation. With time, these get more complicated and lead to hormonal changes, increased or decreased appetite, compromised immunity and poor memory. When your brain fails to refresh and recharge at the end of every day, it causes foggy memory and diminished thinking, affecting productivity. If you still fail to change your lifestyle and get enough sleep, chronic sleep deprivation leads to high blood pressure, lowered sex drive, risk of heart disease, obesity, and depression. A large number of people in the US and elsewhere suffer from these consequences of sleep deprivation.

How sleep deprivation affects society

The consequences of sleep deprivation are further reaching than we imagine. It also impacts the society by affecting academic Performance, creating marital discords, poor performance at workplace, giving rise to obesity among children and adults, and various other health risks.

How sleep deprivation affects the economy

We might not think of sleep deprivation’s effect on the economy, but it is deeper than we assume. For instance, every year, the economy loses $411 Billion because of sleep deprivation related issues, including lost 1.2 million work days, loss of $2,280 per employee per year per company, cost $100 billion in cost of sleep deprivation treatment, loss of $109 billion because of drowsy driving, and 328,000 vehicular accidents a year.

How to combat sleep deprivation

Loss of sleep is controllable and can also be treated. Aside from getting diagnosed and treated for medical conditions, there are some easy ways to combat sleep deprivation and improve sleep quality including:

Creating a sleep environment: This involves freeing your bedroom from all distractions like the TV, electronics, and work related stuff. The bedroom should be only for sleeping, not for other purposes. You should also try to remove ambient distractions like noise and lights.

Evaluating the bed: Uncomfortable mattress or bed linen can have a major impact on sleep quality. The mattress is intricately connected to our sleep quality, so the mattress, sheets and pillows should be suitable for optimal sleep quality.

Avoiding screen time before bed: The blue light from backlit devices hinder the production of melatonin. Therefore, at least two hours until bed time, reduce the time you spend in front of the TV, phone, tablet, or computer.

Giving up bad habits: Cutting down on the consumption of caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco will promote the normal production of melatonin, and also aid in proper sleep. If you cannot give it up, try to avoid the consumption at least two hours before bedtime.

Improving sleep hygiene: More often than not, sleep is all about routine. Going to sleep and awakening at the same time every day, sleeping on clean and comfortable sheets, removing clutter from the bedroom, and eating a light dinner are some of the ways to improve sleep hygiene and get rid of sleep deprivation.

Sleep deprivation not only affects millions of people around the world, but also affects the society and the economy. If the society, employers, and the general public show greater concern for this condition, it is possible to bring back productivity and also have everyone getting their full 8 hours of sleep every night.

A better understanding can be achieved with the following infographic –