BACK SLEEPER A medium-to-firm
foam pillow is best for proper
support of your head and neck.
TRY Back Sleeper Pillow, $10, target.com.au.Create a sleep-
friendly bedroom
MAKE YOUR
BED COSY
You should love your bed and
look forward to going to sleep
in it. Invest in your bedding – buy
nice doona covers and blankets,
and consider upgrading if your
bed is uncomfortable. ‘But be
smart with your money. You
don’t need the fanciest mattress- comfort is all you need,’ Chris
adds. He explains that the type
of mattress and pillow you
choose is down to personal
taste. He personally likes latex,
as bed bugs and dust mites
don’t like it.
USE LAVENDER
A study from the University
of Southampton found that
people slept 20 per cent better
on average when lavender
essential oil was diffused in the
air throughout the night. Add
a few drops to your pillow
or mist the air with a room
spray before bed.
NI‘You don’t need
the fanciest
mattress – comfort
is all you need’
SIDE SLEEPER Choose a firm or extra-firm
pillow to ensure spine support. A latex
pillow that moulds to your body is best.
TRY^ Moodmaker Latex Standard Pillow,
$84.95, harveynorman.com.au.FOR NECK/SHOULDER PROBLEMSChoose^a memory foam or latex pillow, which is
highly supportive and sculpts to your body.
TRY Ikea ROLLEKA Memory Foam Pillow,
$24.99, ikea.com.au.STOMACH SLEEPER A soft, flat pillow works well
as it doesn’t raise the head and neck.
A synthetic or feather pillow keeps it low.
TRY^ Herington Low & Soft Pillow,
$25, harveynorman.com.au.Invest in cosy bedding
that you look forward
to getting into.CHOOSING THE
RIGHT PILLOW
GET IT RIGHT FOR A BETTER NIGHT’S SLEEPSLEEP
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Text: Tara Ali. Photos of woman in pyjamas with smart phone, and couple in bed: instagram.com.Tip
Tempting as they are,
avoid daytime naps
if you have not slept
well the night before.
Indulge only when
well rested!HEALTH FEATURE.indd 67 2/08/2017 3:27 PM