{"id":1326917,"date":"2022-06-21T10:47:40","date_gmt":"2022-06-21T14:47:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/?p=1326917"},"modified":"2023-02-27T14:32:32","modified_gmt":"2023-02-27T19:32:32","slug":"a-guide-to-the-perfect-sleep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-us\/a-guide-to-the-perfect-sleep\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to the Perfect Sleep"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As one of Canada\u2019s top bedding brands, you can trust us when we say that we at Silk &amp; Snow understand sleep!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-ca\/our-story\/\">Sleep is our job<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We need sleep not only to live well but to survive &#8211; but you already knew that, you\u2019re here because you want to make your sleep the best it can possibly be, and we\u2019re happy to help. Although it\u2019s not one-size-sleeps-all, we believe that by using and\/or combining some of the tips, tricks and products found in this article will get you on your way to having the best sleep of your life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i>Jump to a section&#8230;<\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#one\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Side Effects of an Unhealthy Sleep<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#two\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 Tips to Improve Sleep<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#three\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7 Benefits of a Healthy Sleep<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#four\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">S&amp;S Products to Improve Your Sleep<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#five\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"one\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Side Effects of an Unhealthy Sleep<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we dive into how you can improve the quality of your sleep, let\u2019s first take a look at some of the most common issues. Very few of us fully realize the negative chain reaction that occurs when our body doesn\u2019t get enough of it. For instance, if you wake up feeling fuzzy or groggy, this can take a huge toll on your memory and concentration, causing you to lose both focus and productivity.\u00a0<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" loading='lazy' class=\"alignnone wp-image-1326674 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DownDuvetLifestyleCarouselImage_1111.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DownDuvetLifestyleCarouselImage_1111.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DownDuvetLifestyleCarouselImage_1111-250x160.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DownDuvetLifestyleCarouselImage_1111-700x449.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DownDuvetLifestyleCarouselImage_1111-768x493.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DownDuvetLifestyleCarouselImage_1111-1536x986.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DownDuvetLifestyleCarouselImage_1111-1200x770.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DownDuvetLifestyleCarouselImage_1111-120x77.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DownDuvetLifestyleCarouselImage_1111-515x330.jpg 515w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DownDuvetLifestyleCarouselImage_1111-480x308.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DownDuvetLifestyleCarouselImage_1111-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DownDuvetLifestyleCarouselImage_1111-600x385.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a lack of sleep becomes a habit, it has the potential to drastically and negatively affect crucial aspects of your life and wellbeing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some short term problems include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of alertness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daytime sleepiness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Worsening memory<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher stress levels<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of motivation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the most serious problems associated with sleep deprivation are <\/span><b>high blood pressure<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>diabetes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>heart attack<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>heart failure<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>stroke<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Other problems include <\/span><b>obesity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>depression<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and a <\/span><b>reduced immune system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that we\u2019ve seen how poorly a lack of sleep can affect our lives &#8211; let\u2019s take a look at the best tips to improve your sleep!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"two\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>10 Tips to Improve Sleep<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key to a perfect sleep isn\u2019t as simple as one key piece of advice or product (although, for some, it may very well be) &#8211; more often than not its multiple factors working in tandem. With that in mind, we thought we\u2019d share some tips and tricks that we\u2019ve learned along the way to help get you the sleep you deserve!<img decoding=\"async\" loading='lazy' class=\"alignnone wp-image-1326691 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/AltDownDuvetLifestyleCarouselImage_1029.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/AltDownDuvetLifestyleCarouselImage_1029.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/AltDownDuvetLifestyleCarouselImage_1029-250x160.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/AltDownDuvetLifestyleCarouselImage_1029-700x449.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/AltDownDuvetLifestyleCarouselImage_1029-768x493.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/AltDownDuvetLifestyleCarouselImage_1029-1536x986.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/AltDownDuvetLifestyleCarouselImage_1029-1200x770.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/AltDownDuvetLifestyleCarouselImage_1029-120x77.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/AltDownDuvetLifestyleCarouselImage_1029-515x330.jpg 515w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/AltDownDuvetLifestyleCarouselImage_1029-480x308.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/AltDownDuvetLifestyleCarouselImage_1029-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/AltDownDuvetLifestyleCarouselImage_1029-600x385.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Routine, Routine, Routine!<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any sleep guide will tell you the exact same thing &#8211; stick to a sleep schedule <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">aka <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">get a bedtime! We often underestimate how much our brain absorbs and adheres to a schedule or rhythm if it\u2019s done consistently. This means going to bed and waking up at the same time every day (preferably for 8 hours) &#8211; your mind and body will thank you.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Avoid Large Meals and Alcohol Before Bed<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t go to bed hungry, but don\u2019t go to bed stuffed &#8211; the discomfort felt from being too full and\/or the need to eat will inevitably cause restlessness. Similarly with alcohol, while it may make you tired at first, it will likely cause stomach discomfort in the middle of the night.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>\u00a0Create a Restful Environment<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A quiet, dark bedroom at a comfortable temperature is the ideal setting for your mind and body to drift to sleep.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Choose Your Ideal Bedding + Sleep Position<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to the quality of your sleep, every aspect of your nightly routine must work in tandem &#8211; this includes what you sleep on and how you sleep on it. Comfortable bedding that matches your sleep temperature, and a comfortable pillow that works with your head, neck, and shoulders. A proper pillow (and its fill) is especially important as it directly correlates to your sleeping position (back sleepers should consider thinner pillows to limit neck stress, side sleepers may require a pillow with more loft). Combination sleepers should consider removable shredded memory foam pillows such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-ca\/pillow\/\">The S&amp;S Pillow<\/a> &#8211; as its loft can be adjusted to fit the sleeper\u2019s needs.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-ca\/the-best-pillow-for-side-sleepers\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading='lazy' class=\"alignnone wp-image-1326738 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/anime_id-1953451.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/anime_id-1953451.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/anime_id-1953451-250x60.png 250w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/anime_id-1953451-700x168.png 700w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/anime_id-1953451-768x184.png 768w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/anime_id-1953451-1536x368.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/anime_id-1953451-1200x287.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/anime_id-1953451-120x29.png 120w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/anime_id-1953451-515x123.png 515w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/anime_id-1953451-480x115.png 480w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/anime_id-1953451-300x72.png 300w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/anime_id-1953451-600x144.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Put Away Smartphones\/Electronics<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These keep your mind humming for much longer, as well as tempting you to check and\/or send any messages.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>\u00a0Limit Daytime Naps<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone loves a good nap, but too much of a good thing is a bad thing &#8211; especially when it interferes with a good night\u2019s sleep. Take your naps sparingly, save some of those unconscious hours at night when your body needs to recharge the most.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>\u00a0Do Something Active During the Day<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This one is straightforward. Break a sweat during the day, catch some zz\u2019s during the night!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>\u00a0Use Your Bed For Sleep<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Much like you can train your brain to adhere to your perfect sleep schedule, the same can be said for only utilizing your bed when you need to sleep. The association your mind and body will feel when they only know your bedroom as its place to recharge.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Don\u2019t Have Caffeine Late in the Day<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caffeine can stay in your body for 6-8 hours &#8211; elevating your blood and stimulating your mind. When you\u2019re trying to fall asleep, your mind needs to be relaxed, not stimulated. Most people, especially those sensitive to caffeine, should do their best to avoid it after 12pm for a decaffeinated sleep.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Avoid and\/or Quit Tobacco<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nicotine is a stimulant and, much like caffeine, its stimulating effects will keep you up and your nerves wired for hours after intake.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"three\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>7 Benefits of a Healthy Sleep<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading='lazy' class=\"alignnone wp-image-1326681 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/SSPillowFeatureImageLifestyle_982.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/SSPillowFeatureImageLifestyle_982.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/SSPillowFeatureImageLifestyle_982-250x147.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/SSPillowFeatureImageLifestyle_982-700x412.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/SSPillowFeatureImageLifestyle_982-768x452.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/SSPillowFeatureImageLifestyle_982-1536x905.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/SSPillowFeatureImageLifestyle_982-1200x707.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/SSPillowFeatureImageLifestyle_982-120x71.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/SSPillowFeatureImageLifestyle_982-515x303.jpg 515w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/SSPillowFeatureImageLifestyle_982-480x283.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/SSPillowFeatureImageLifestyle_982-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/SSPillowFeatureImageLifestyle_982-600x353.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you give your body the chance to recharge itself, you wake up feeling physically and mentally refreshed each and every day. This helps you remain healthy, happy, and productive for several reasons:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sleep keeps your heart healthy: <\/b>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lack of sleep has been linked to worsening blood pressure and cholesterol which are directly tied to heart disease and stroke.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sleep reduces the risk of weight gain: <\/b>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we\u2019re sleep deprived our body produces a hormone that boosts our appetite (ghrelin), as well as leptin, the hormone that tells your body it\u2019s full \u2026 deadly combo.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sleep reduces inflammation: <\/b>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased stress hormones caused from a lack of sleep raise the levels of inflammation in your body.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sleep improves memory: <\/b>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though your body is asleep, your mind is still very much at work &#8211; consolidating and refining the memories of the day and before, if we don\u2019t get enough sleep, there\u2019s no telling what could be lost.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sleep improves mood: <\/b>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we\u2019re well rested, our energy levels rise, with that we become happier, more focused, and confident to take on the day! Another factor leading to an improved mood is when we sleep, our brain also processes our emotions, letting your brain be your own therapist as you drift away to sleep.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sleep boosts immune system: <\/b>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our cells need sleep too! When we sleep, we give our immune system and proteins the time they need to fight off anything that comes their way.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sleep improves athletic performance: <\/b>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re an olympic athlete, or a backyard badminton player &#8211; sleep is scientifically proven to enhance\u00a0 multiple aspects of physical and athletic capabilities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With these benefits and more, it\u2019s easy to see why sleep is one of, if not, the most important thing we can do in our day. A healthy sleep can positively impact every aspect of our lives, and a lack of it has the potential to severely hurt us physically and mentally.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"four\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>S&amp;S Products to Improve Your Sleep<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Silk &amp; Snow, we not only want you to be informed on how to improve your sleep, but we work hard to craft products that will do just that. With that in mind, here are a few Silk &amp; Snow products that just might be the key to you catching those zz\u2019s.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Adjustable Shredded Memory Foam Pillow<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-ca\/pillow\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading='lazy' class=\"alignnone wp-image-1323006 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Pillow.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1134\" height=\"825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Pillow.jpg 1134w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Pillow-250x182.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Pillow-700x509.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Pillow-768x559.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Pillow-120x87.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Pillow-515x375.jpg 515w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Pillow-480x349.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Pillow-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Pillow-600x437.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1134px) 100vw, 1134px\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A pillow is perhaps the most crucial part of one\u2019s sleep, a healthy and comfortable sleep starts from the pillow. It\u2019s also one of the hardest sleep products to know which one is right for you. That\u2019s why, with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-ca\/pillow\/\">adjustable shredded memory foam pillow<\/a>, we designed it to be the perfect pillow for <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">everyone! <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0We chose memory foam as the fill due to the conforming qualities it provides the sleeper. However, in order to prevent overheating and to truly make this a pillow ideal for side, back, and stomach sleepers, we made our memory foam fill shredded and adjustable\/removable, so you can have a conforming, breathable pillow, with the perfect loft no matter how you sleep!\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-ca\/pillow\/\"><em>Starting at just $80.<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Hand Knitted Weighted Blanket<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Weighted-Blanket_Blog1_Feature_Landscape2-700x467.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading='lazy' class=\"alignnone wp-image-1697313 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Weighted-Blanket_Blog1_Feature_Landscape2-700x467.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Weighted-Blanket_Blog1_Feature_Landscape2-700x467.png 700w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Weighted-Blanket_Blog1_Feature_Landscape2-250x167.png 250w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Weighted-Blanket_Blog1_Feature_Landscape2-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Weighted-Blanket_Blog1_Feature_Landscape2-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Weighted-Blanket_Blog1_Feature_Landscape2-2048x1366.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Weighted-Blanket_Blog1_Feature_Landscape2-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Weighted-Blanket_Blog1_Feature_Landscape2-120x80.png 120w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Weighted-Blanket_Blog1_Feature_Landscape2-515x343.png 515w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Weighted-Blanket_Blog1_Feature_Landscape2-480x320.png 480w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Weighted-Blanket_Blog1_Feature_Landscape2-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Weighted-Blanket_Blog1_Feature_Landscape2-600x400.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weighted blankets stimulate the production of the mood-boosting hormone (serotonin), reduces the stress hormone (cortisol), and increases levels of melatonin &#8211; the hormone that helps you sleep. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-ca\/handwoven-weighted-blanket\/\">The Silk &amp; Snow hand knitted weighted blanket<\/a> is a fan-favourite for a reason. Containing a 100% fabric hand knitted design, our weighted blanket\u00a0 is not only stress-relieving and breathable, but also completely stunning.\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-ca\/handwoven-weighted-blanket\/\">Starting at just $180<\/a>.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Silk Sleep Mask<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-ca\/silk-sleep-mask\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading='lazy' class=\"alignnone wp-image-1288442 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Silk_Eyemask_DEEP_INDIGO_Ecomm-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Silk_Eyemask_DEEP_INDIGO_Ecomm-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Silk_Eyemask_DEEP_INDIGO_Ecomm-250x161.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Silk_Eyemask_DEEP_INDIGO_Ecomm-700x450.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Silk_Eyemask_DEEP_INDIGO_Ecomm-768x494.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Silk_Eyemask_DEEP_INDIGO_Ecomm-1536x988.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Silk_Eyemask_DEEP_INDIGO_Ecomm-2048x1317.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Silk_Eyemask_DEEP_INDIGO_Ecomm-1200x772.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Silk_Eyemask_DEEP_INDIGO_Ecomm-120x77.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Silk_Eyemask_DEEP_INDIGO_Ecomm-515x331.jpg 515w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Silk_Eyemask_DEEP_INDIGO_Ecomm-480x309.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Silk_Eyemask_DEEP_INDIGO_Ecomm-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Silk_Eyemask_DEEP_INDIGO_Ecomm-600x386.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies show that using a sleep mask promotes deeper REM sleep, leaving you refreshed and energetic in the morning. They can also help to remedy sleep disorders such as insomnia. Smooth and gentle, our pure silk sleep masks ensure you\u2019ll be able to enjoy a deep, satisfying sleep. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-ca\/silk-sleep-mask\/\"><em>Grab yourself one for only $35.<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Silk Pillowcase<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-ca\/silk-pillowcase\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading='lazy' class=\"alignnone wp-image-1084084 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Silk.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Silk.png 1280w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Silk-250x136.png 250w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Silk-700x382.png 700w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Silk-768x419.png 768w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Silk-1200x654.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Silk-120x65.png 120w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Silk-515x281.png 515w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Silk-480x262.png 480w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Silk-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Silk-600x327.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommended by dermatologists, hair stylists, and beauty experts, silk pillowcases are proven to be gentler on your hair and skin. Ditch the friction caused by other materials, and enjoy the smooth, soothing benefits of silk pillowcases while having a silky, cool, and luxurious sleep.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-ca\/silk-pillowcase\/\"><em>Starting at just $70.<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Latex Mattress Topper\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-ca\/organic-mattress-topper\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading='lazy' class=\"alignnone wp-image-1154922 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/20220217-Silk-Snow-Topper11517-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/20220217-Silk-Snow-Topper11517-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/20220217-Silk-Snow-Topper11517-1-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/20220217-Silk-Snow-Topper11517-1-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/20220217-Silk-Snow-Topper11517-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/20220217-Silk-Snow-Topper11517-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/20220217-Silk-Snow-Topper11517-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/20220217-Silk-Snow-Topper11517-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/20220217-Silk-Snow-Topper11517-1-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/20220217-Silk-Snow-Topper11517-1-515x343.jpg 515w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/20220217-Silk-Snow-Topper11517-1-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/20220217-Silk-Snow-Topper11517-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/20220217-Silk-Snow-Topper11517-1-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes the main issue with our sleep isn\u2019t us, it\u2019s our mattress. However, replacing your mattress isn\u2019t as easy as it sounds. Whether it\u2019s too much of an expense or too much of a hassle &#8211; sometimes the best solution is the perfect mattress topper. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-ca\/organic-mattress-topper\/https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-ca\/organic-mattress-topper\/\">The Organic Latex Mattress Topper<\/a> from Silk &amp; Snow <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">will get you the most comfortable sleep nature has to offer, and comes with an organic cotton cover for easy cleaning.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-ca\/organic-mattress-topper\/\"><em>Starting at just $285.<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"five\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep is everything; it\u2019s how we recharge, calm down, heal, and dictate the strength of our mind and body. It may very well be the most important thing we can choose to do in a single day &#8211; as well as being one of the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">easiest <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">things we can do! However, it is equally as easy to get stuck in bad habits that, little by little, severely impact your day-to-day life. Silk &amp; Snow is what it is because of the importance of sleep and the shared understanding that without a healthy bedtime routine, we\u2019re never going to be the best version of ourselves &#8211; and in many cases, far from it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope that we were able to shine some light on the importance of a healthy sleep, the side effects of a poor routine, and the best tips to give you the dreamiest sleep imaginable!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweet dreams.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As one of Canada\u2019s top bedding brands, you can trust us when we say that we at Silk &amp; Snow understand sleep!\u00a0 Sleep is our job.\u00a0 We need sleep not only to live well but to survive &#8211; but you already knew that, you\u2019re here because you want to make your sleep the best it&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-us\/a-guide-to-the-perfect-sleep\/\">READ MORE<\/a>","protected":false},"author":712,"featured_media":1328133,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[37],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1326917","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized-en-us"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"wps_subtitle":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1326917","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/712"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1326917"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1326917\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1697345,"href":"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1326917\/revisions\/1697345"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1328133"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1326917"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1326917"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1326917"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}