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Almost
important as our every day routines is our night
time sleep. Since we spend so much of our time
sleeping, it’s understandable why a
good night’s sleep isn’t just a cliché’.
It’s something that is not only important
but valuable to our health. Without proper sleep,
our bodies don’t function properly. Sleep
is something everyone practices, but what many
people don’t know is that there are very
distinct sleeping styles. The most common type
is the side
sleeper.
A side
sleeper is a person who sleeps in some
position on their side for most of the night.
Although there are several variations to this
position, they share similar characteristics.
The director of the Sleep Assessment and Advisory
Service, Professor Chris Idzikowski feels that
different sleeping positions provide insight into
personality types. Whether you’re a back
sleeper, a stomach
sleeper, or a side sleeper, analyzing your
preferred position of sleep actually tells a bit
about your personality.
The
side sleeper individuals account for about two
thirds of the population. This is the most preferred
method of sleep, and many side sleeper individuals
report that this is the most comfortable way to
sleep. Dr. Idzikowski categorizes the different
side sleeper positions into three sub-categories:
the “yearner”, the “log”,
and the “foetus”. Each of the side
sleeper positions has a different personality
type.
A “yearner”
is a side sleeper who enjoys sleeping on one side
with both arms extended in front of them. These
people are rumored to be open, but they are often
labeled as skeptics. They are not quick to make
decisions, but they are extremely adamant once
they’ve formed an opinion.
A “log”
is a side sleeper who enjoys sleeping on one side
with both arms pointing down. These people are
rumored to be jovial, outgoing, and fun. Social
and extroverted, these people tend to trust too
easily and be a bit naïve.
A “foetus”
is a side sleeper who enjoys sleeping curled up
on one side. This is the most common of all sleeping
types. It’s especially popular in women.
These people are rumored to be tough on the outside
and soft and sensitive under that hard shell.
Not
everyone has a distinct sleep style since there
are the rare few people who tend to shift from
position to position throughout the night. Most
people, however, have a preferred style of sleep.
If you prefer to engage in side sleep, you should
make sure to purchase a pillow that best suits
your preference.
Many
people think that pillows are all the same, but
that’s just not true. Since a pillow is
designed to properly support the head and neck
in sleep while making sure the spine is properly
aligned, it’s easy to see why you should
choose a pillow based on your sleep style. If
you prefer side sleep and notice that sometimes
you wake up with a sore ear or a general feeling
that your shoulder is always in the way, you may
want to purchase a side sleep pillow that is specially
designed for your sleep style. The side
sleep pillow will provide extra support and
ensure that your body is properly aligned.
Written
by Dr. Joseph J. Berke, M.D., Ph.D.
Discover how sleeping on The Sleep Better Pillow
can change your life.
Dr.
Joseph J. Berke is an author and inventor dedicated
to helping people get a better nights rest
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