Sweet Dreams are made of...
…Optimal sleep conditions
Did you know if we get 8 hours of sleep per night, that we spend about 1/3 of our lives asleep? For this reason and because getting good sleep is a huge pillar of a healthy lifestyle, it’s really important to optimize our environment for restful sleep. I am likely in perimenopause which adds some extra complications when it comes to sleep - hello, hot flashes + night sweats! When I discovered Eight Sleep, it was a true game-changer for me! It is a pretty penny, but in my opinion, totally worth the investment.
The Eight sleep has made the biggest improvement in my overall sleep health and I am excited to share it with you!
We have the Pod Cover which fits over your mattress and basically allows you to customize your sleep experience. Dave likes his side hot and I like mine cool. I was complaining to a friend about the fact that I was waking up drenched in sweat a couple nights per week. She told me about the Eight Sleep Pod and ever since using this device over 18 months, I have not had one night sweat experience! Seriously, this is enough to make me love it. But other benefits include:
Up to 34% More Deep Sleep
Up to 32% Improved Sleep Quality
Up to 19% Increase in Recovery
The Pod adjusts your sleeping temperature to your individual patterns, supporting the flow of each sleep cycle to maximize recovery. Temperature on each side of the bed can range from as low as 55°F to as high as 110°F.
Wake up with a gentle vibration, and more energy
I have always hated waking up to an audible alarm clock because I would wake up in a startled state. I have always had to get up way earlier than Dave, and my loud annoying phone alarm would always wake him up. The Pod has an alarm feature that allows for a gentle wake-up with a gradual temperature change and a subtle vibration on your side of the Pod.
Track your sleep and health metrics, with no wearable required
I do also use a sleep tracking device which I will share about in the future, but I do love that the Pod monitors my sleep and health metrics, including sleep stages, HRV, heart rate, and respiratory rate. It even helps with period prediction based on body temperature. Pretty powerful stuff!