Why is sleep so important for your health?

Not getting the recommended seven to nine hours a night can have an impact on your mental and physical health – but slipping into Panda London’s silky soft bamboo bedding could help you sleep better.
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Published 18th Aug 2022, 13:22 BST
Are you getting at least seven hours sleep a night?Are you getting at least seven hours sleep a night?
Are you getting at least seven hours sleep a night?

We all know that a bad night’s rest can make you grumpy and distracted the next day, but did you know lack of sleep can affect your hormones and even increase your risk of cardiovascular disease?

According to MedicalNewsToday, sleep deprivation can also affect:

The immune system: not getting enough sleep could make you more prone to infections, which may take longer to resolve

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Too many of us aren’t getting enough sleep

Your weight: sleep can affect the hormones that control feelings of hunger and fullness and also trigger release of insulin; changes to sleep can cause increased fat storage, changes in body weight and a higher risk of type 2 diabetes.

Your brain: "Sleep deprivation affects the prefrontal cortex, which handles reasoning, and the amygdala, which deals with emotion". A lack of sleep can also make it harder for you to form new memories, which could affect how you learn.

In the long term, it can even increase the risk of depression and anxiety. In fact, there's plenty of research to show the links between good sleep and good health: this study showed that sleep disruption may affect memory processing and formation, while an in-depth analysis of a number of studies concluded that insomnia is significantly associated with an increased risk of depression.

Interestingly, this 2022 study found that people who routinely experienced better quality sleep tended to view themselves as having better emotional intelligence, such as doing well in social interactions, maintaining relationships, feeling positive and controlling impulses.

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If you suffer from lack of sleep, it can affect your mental and physical health – try these tips for a good night's rest

And, if you're keen to stay fit and healthy, remember that regular lack of sleep can affect your mood, willpower, and energy - all of which can mess with your metabolism and your efforts to stay healthy.

Take steps to improve your sleep

Poor-quality sleep could be caused by a number of factors, from breathing difficulties, such as sleep apnoea, to caring for a young child, but creating a comfortable sleep environment can help you to get the rest you need and deserve.

Making a comfortable bed is vital – and bamboo fabric can be a lifeline, offering a supersoft and soothing material that is naturally easy on your body.

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Why sleep is vital for good health

With its strong, silky fibres, bamboo is naturally softer than the finest Egyptian cotton, and Panda London have harnessed the fluffy power of bamboo to bring the freshest, softest bedding to your bedroom.

Panda London’s 100 percent bamboo bedding needs to be experienced to be believed: it’s supersoft for a relaxing and soothing night’s sleep.

Plus bamboo's temperature-regulating properties mean you stay snug and cosy in winter but keep your cool in summertime, as well as wicking away moisture and remaining ultra-breathable for an amazing bedtime.

No more irritations

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Too many of us aren’t getting enough sleep – here’s how to change that

Bamboo has an in-built antimicrobial enzyme that naturally repels the harmful bacteria known to irritate sensitive skin and cause unpleasant odours. It’s inhospitable to the microorganisms and parasites like dust mites which can be bad news for allergy sufferers and asthmatics, and also hypoallergenic, making bamboo bedding the ideal choice for eczema sufferers too.

Panda London offer an award-winning bamboo homeware range includes 100 percent bamboo bedding, towels, mattress toppers, duvets and memory foam bamboo pillows to help you sleep better.

All combine the softest bamboo fabric with the coolest designs and cutting-edge tech for an eco-friendly range that doesn’t cost the earth.

Why choose bamboo?

Bamboo is the world’s fastest-growing plant - growing up to three feet a day – and releases 30 per cent more oxygen than hardwood trees, while only needing a third as much water as cotton, making it a great choice for the planet. Bamboo products can be washed at low temperatures and dry rapidly without the need for fabric softeners or ironing, making them a low-energy option too. And guess what? They get softer with every wash.

All Panda London’s products are made from certified organic bamboo grown and produced without any harmful chemicals – meeting industry standards that ensure there are no harmful substances left in the fabric at the end of the manufacturing process.

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Try these tips for a good night's rest

Find out more

Discover how to boost your mental health and physical wellbeing with a great night’s sleep at pandalondon.com/product/bamboo-bedding/

See their full range of bamboo bedding products including 100 percent bamboo bedding, towels, mattress toppers and duvets at Panda London.