REWRITE YOUR SLEEP STORY

Did you know that your quality sleep is crucial for your overall health and wellbeing?

Most Australians are not meeting national recommendations for how much sleep
is required each night, with many experiencing some form of sleep problem. 

48%​

Australian Adults Suffer from at least 2 sleep related problems

In a study conducted in 2016, it was estimated that 48% of all Australian adults had at least two sleep-related problems.

Poor sleep can seriously affect our quality of life and increase the risk of developing chronic health conditions including but not limited to hypertension, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, and mental health conditions.

What are sleep-related problems?

Sleep related problems fall into following categories and are considered a problem when they occur a few times a week or more:

SHORT SLEEP
Getting less sleep than recommended

LONG SLEEP
Sleeping longer than recommended

POOR SLEEP QUALITY
Includes taking too long to fall asleep,
waking frequently or for long periods

DOCTOR-DIAGNOSED SLEEP DISORDERS
Such as insomnia, restless leg syndrome,
and obstructive sleep apnea

Sleep related problems fall into following categories and are considered a problem when they occur a few times a week or more:

According to the Department of Health 2017, 2019a, children and young people need 8 to 17 hours of sleep a day, dependent on age. Australian adults are recommended to get 7 to 9 hours of uninterrupted sleep each night.

What can you do to achieve a better-quality night’s sleep?

A daily walk or gym session, even for 20 minutes a day can make all the difference to your quality of sleep. Exercise boosts our natural sleep hormones such as melatonin.
Time your walks and workouts, preferably to the mornings and afternoons. Exercising too close to bedtime can act as a stimulant, whereas morning walks and workouts expose you to the daylight sun which can help our natural circadian rhythm.

Exercise

Having a set routine or ritual of an evening can act as a signal to your body and mind that it’s time to sleep. For example, a bath or shower, a warm tea or drink, listening to calm
music but mostly importantly, staying off devices like phones and tablets, can all help you to unwind before bed.

Bedtime routine or ritual

Better understand and track your sleep cycle by wearing a smart watch or fitness band to bed at night. These can provide estimates of sleep time and quality and can offer insight into
your sleep patterns.

Track your sleep

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but chocolate contains both sugar and caffeine, and both are a stimulant. Surprisingly, alcohol has a similar effect.
Although it can make you feel tired, it’s actually a stimulant and it disrupts your sleep cycles during the night.

Avoid sugar, caffeine and alcohol before bed

Ideally you want to make your bedroom as quiet, dark, and cool as possible to help promote the onset of sleep. If you’re reading this, sleep health is obviously
important to you. Therefore, investing in improving your sleep health will make a lot of sense, particularly as we age. This is where an Ultramatic Adjustable Sleep System can provide real and long-lasting value. Achieve an uninterrupted, quality night’s sleep in optimal comfort. Customise and set your preferred sleeping position to ensure you wake up feeling well rested.

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Ultramatic is an Australian-owned sleep health company, established in 2011, with a commitment to offering solutions to target the various issues associated with sleeping. Contact us today for help or advice.