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The most important function of your pillow is to support you in your preferred and most frequent sleeping position. The right pillow should not only be soft and pleasant to the touch but should also keep your head, neck, and spine in a neutral position, supporting the natural curvature of the spine. Keeping the spine in a neutral position not only prevents neck pain but relieves pressure throughout the body, which contributes to healthier and more restful sleep.
Every sleeping position requires a different type of pillow to help maintain a healthy posture.
While the pillow must support a healthy posture, it must also be perfectly suited to you. If you tend to be hot and sweating while you sleep, you need more breathable pillows; or maybe you prefer the pleasant properties of a pillow made of natural latex, or you are very environmentally conscious and want to buy only completely natural and sustainable products.
To maintain a healthy posture, back sleepers need a pillow with medium height and medium support. In addition, pillows filled with materials that adapt to the user are especially suitable for this sleeping position, such as memory foam pillows or natural latex pillows.
The medium height of the pillow will help relieve pressure in your neck and shoulders by ensuring a nice and comfortable neutral position between you and your mattress. A pillow that is too high would stretch your neck muscles too much, so you would wake up in the morning with a sore neck and headache. With a pillow that is too low, you would be lying almost horizontally to the mattress, which is also not the most comfortable position.
A medium firmness will keep your head sufficiently supported to be nicely aligned with your spine and ensure that the pillow doesn't flatten overnight. If your pillow is too soft, it will probably lose its shape under the weight of your head, which means sleeping on it will be very uncomfortable. On the other hand, a pillow that is too firm can cause your neck muscles to be stretched at night, and you will wake up with a sore neck.
Side sleepers need a higher pillow with firm support. For side sleeping, fluffy filling materials such as kapok and down are also recommended.
When sleeping on your side, it is important that the pillow raises your head high enough so that it is in neutral alignment with your spine. In addition, a higher position will relieve your shoulder and ensure that it is not supporting the weight of your body.
Pillows with medium-firm or firm support will keep your head and neck in a neutral position throughout the night. If the pillow is too soft, your head will gradually sink into the pillow, causing your spine to fall out of neutral position.
However, not all users like firm pillows, so you can choose pillows with fluffy materials such as kapok, down, or Feel-Well fibers instead. These materials are quite soft, so make sure your pillow is filled enough to allow your head to be in a higher position. Fluffy pillows can be easily reshaped by placing one hand under the pillow, which is a popular position for many side sleepers.
When sleeping on your stomach, finding the perfect pillow can be a bit more complicated. Some experts advise against this position, as it puts additional strain on the upper cervical vertebrae, which means a greater risk of straining the neck and putting pressure on the lower back or abdomen. Nevertheless, these problems can be avoided by choosing the right pillow, which should be lower and softer for sleeping on the stomach.
To maintain neutral spinal alignment, stomach sleepers need a lower pillow. If the pillow is even a little too high, your head will tilt too far back and your posture will no longer be in a neutral position.
Pillows filled with down are ideal for stomach sleepers, as these materials can easily be compressed into a lower position. They are also very flexible, which is great for those who like to sleep on their stomachs as well as on their sides.
Adjustable pillows, which can be adjusted according to the desired height and softness, are becoming more and more popular with users. These pillows have adjustable filling, meaning that you can open the pillow cover and adjust the inner filling until you find the ideal support that best suits your body. This is especially useful for combination sleepers or people who are still figuring out their perfect sleep style.
Users who tend to get hot and sweat a lot while sleeping should choose pillows with cooling, hydrophilic, or breathable fiber properties in the pillow or a cool cover fabric. Pillows made from natural materials and organic materials all fall into this category, as the natural texture of the fibers allows them to naturally regulate body temperature and prevent sweating.
The type of support you want is also important when choosing a pillow. Some people do not like to slowly sink into memory foam because it makes them feel too confined. In this case, it is better to choose a flexible pillow, such as a natural latex pillow, which provides a light feeling of flexible support, while also providing a nice cool base.
Just because a pillow is designed for cooling does not mean it is moisture-wicking or hydrophilic. If you are menopausal or prone to night sweats, it is best to choose fabrics that are naturally absorbent. Kapok, down/feathers, and bamboo are excellent materials that are not cold to the touch, but perfectly wick away moisture during sleep.
If you have sensitive skin or are prone to allergies, a pillow made from all-natural materials may be the right solution. Organic cotton or bamboo fibers are an excellent choice for users looking for organic and hypoallergenic materials. For those who are very sensitive, Odeja offers a special collection of antiallergenic pillows designed specifically for people with allergies and asthma.
For users who consider it very important that they do not harm the environment with their purchase and who want sustainable and high-quality products, we highly recommend products made from organic materials with the prestigious GOTS certificate. These products ensure the highest environmental and social standards throughout the entire organic production process. Such a purchase means that less harmful substances are released into the environment, since all materials are obtained ecologically.
Remember that the most important thing is maintaining a healthy posture during sleep; only then focus on personal preferences and the features you want your pillow to have.
