Get Better with a Full Night’s Rest in Egyptian Cotton Sheets

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In our busy culture, people are often tempted to go to school or work sick rather than take a day off. Unfortunately, going to the office under the weather not only exposes your colleagues to illness, but it also slows the recovery process. If you want to get back on your feet faster, the best option is to stay home and rest. In fact, sleep is essential when you’re sick. Now only does resting allow your immune system to do what it does best, but it also gives your body time to repair itself. Keep reading to learn how sleep affects the immune system’s ability to function and find out what you can do to get more sleep during times of both sickness and health.

Importance of Getting the Most Rest to Get Better

These days, it probably feels like everyone you know is coming down with something. Luckily, you don’t have to resign yourself to getting sick. Not only does getting enough sleep help you recover from colds faster, but it also boosts your immune system, preventing illness in the first place. 

So how does rest help you get well? When you’re sleeping, your body releases cytokines, a type of protein in the immune system that targets infections. In this sense, sleep is crucial to helping you heal from an illness. Additionally, the body’s fever response – another tool in the healing arsenal – works more effectively when you’re sleeping.

Sleep also allows you to conserve energy. During your waking hours, your body has to divert energy to thinking and moving around. However, when you’re asleep, your immune system can divert all its efforts to helping you get well. For best results, let yourself sleep when you’re tired rather than trying to stay up.

How to Get Better Sleep While Sick

It’s hard to get a good night’s sleep when you feel under the weather. However, there are some steps you can take to boost your odds of getting some shut-eye. Read on for details.

Prop Up Your Head

It’s hard to sleep when you have a stuffy nose. While you might not be able to eliminate your congestion entirely, you can make things better by sleeping with your head propped up on a couple fluffy pillows. The goal is to allow your nasal passages to drain, thereby limiting sinus pressure and helping you feel better. 

Turn on the Taps

Have the chills? A hot shower may be the solution. As a bonus, a steaming shower or bath helps clear your airways, so you can rest easier. Don’t have a suitable soaking tub? A small humidifier in the bedroom is a great way to prevent stuffy noses come morning.

Pop in Some Earbuds

It can be hard to get the healing sleep you need if your roommate or spouse has a tendency to blast Law and Order reruns at full volume at night. Earbuds are great for blocking unwanted noise and helping you rest. You can also use a white noise machine to help you drift off into peaceful sleep.

Switch Out Your Sheets

Do you have a bad habit of tossing and turning in bed? If so, your sheets may be to blame.

Over time, lesser-quality sheets tend to lose their softness, developing pills and bare patches that can irritate sensitive skin. That’s the last thing you need when you’re recovering from illness. For a cozier night’s sleep, consider a set of Egyptian cotton sheets. Widely beloved for maintaining their softness and integrity, this fabric resists tearing and ripping even after hundreds of washes. For sick days, you can’t go wrong with our Ultra Percale Sheet Set. Part of the esteemed Hotel Collection, this set is made from luxurious matte percale for extra cooling and breathability. As a result, you won’t wake up in a pool of sweat just because you’re feverish.

Prefer a sheet set that feels like silk? Our Triple Luxe Sateen Collection may be the ideal choice. Made from 100 percent pure Egyptian cotton, this set features a sateen weave that’s buttery soft. It’s the perfect comfort when you’re feeling under the weather. However, we’re confident that you’ll enjoy these deliciously soft sheets once you start feeling better as well.

Sleep Easier with Egyptian Cotton Sheets

You deserve a comfortable night’s sleep every night, not just when you’re feeling sick. When you choose Pure Parima, you can rest assured knowing you’re putting your health first 365 days a year. Unlike other bedding suppliers, we sell only products bearing the coveted Cotton Egypt Association seal of approval. That means all our Egyptian cotton undergoes rigorous DNA tests to ensure its authenticity. Additionally, we manufacture our sheets and pillowcases using all non-harmful substances. Rest assured knowing your family’s health and safety are our top priorities. Ready to get more rest? Shop our sheet selection online today.


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