How to choose a perfect pillow?

Adequate rest is essential to perform optimally in daily activities. This requires a restful sleep, not being possible without a suitable kallysleep pillow.

Keep in mind that the position of the head and neck depends for 6 to 8 hours a day on the characteristics of the chosen pillow. In these areas, there are a large number of bone, joint, muscular, tendinous, and ligamentous anatomical structures, which are constantly subjected to great stresses. It is, therefore, necessary to have a pillow that allows relaxation and the correct alignment of all these structures. A good rest is not possible without the right pillow.

What must be taken into account when choosing a pillow?

There are several criteria to take into account, how they would be:

1. The way to sleep .

   The basic rule of thumb for good rest is the proper head and neck alignment. If you sleep on your stomach, you need a thin and soft pillow, on the other hand, if you sleep on your back, or if you are "restless", you need a firm pillow of medium thickness. On the other hand, if you sleep on your side, the pillow has to be firm and of a certain thickness, which is given by the distance between the end of the shoulder to the face.
   

2. The material.

   The material from which a pillow is made is very important. In this case, the user's possible allergies must be taken into account. The synthetic fiber allows good ventilation and the pillow is fresh. On the other hand, the visco-elastic, in addition to the properties of the previous one, allows a correct adaptation to the user's anatomy, favoring rest. There are other materials, such as feathers, cotton, or wool, with which you can get different textures and thicknesses, for those who prefer natural products.

3. Snores.

   Postural sleep apnea, that is, if you snore depending on your posture (especially on your back), it can be corrected with the appropriate pillow. There are special pillows that induce you to sleep on the side and fetal position, which is the most appropriate position to avoid snoring.

4. Sleep alone or with someone.

   Everyone has to have a pillow that is tailored to their individual characteristics. Therefore, it is recommended to have several pillows and not share them.

How to keep the pillow in good condition?

For this, it is necessary to take into account the material with which it is made. Daily use causes it to gradually lose its properties, so it is recommended to change the pillow every 3 to 4 years.

Another variable to take into account is hygiene. The pillows become impregnated daily with dead skin, various secretions, saliva, and skin mites. All these biological remains favor bacterial growth. For this reason, it is recommended to wash the covers weekly and with respect to the pillows, follow the manufacturer's recommendations.