Sleep & comfort

The importance of the Earth's magnetic field on our sleep

In the home, the Earth's magnetic field, originally homogeneous, stable and constant, is distorted by all the metallic elements in walls, ceilings, basements and adjoining rooms: the reinforcement of reinforced concrete, electrical wires and appliances are all sources that generate extremely disruptive electro-magnetic fields.

Similarly, the Earth's surface is covered by a vast invisible net of electro-magnetic radiation: the Hartmann grid, whose grid determines zones of differing intensity.

The nodes of the Hartmann grid are veritable hotspots that should be avoided, particularly during periods of rest. All these distortions in the Earth's magnetic field have a very harmful effect on sleep, and consequently on well-being and health.

Sleep consists of 4 phases

Phase 1: falling asleep

Breathing becomes slower, muscles relax and consciousness diminishes. During this phase the muscles may show small contractions, often with the impression of falling into a void.

Phase 2: Slow light sleep

As the name suggests, at this stage sleep is not very deep and in principle accounts for 50% of total sleep time. It's still easy to wake up - a noise or a light is enough - but you'll remember that you were asleep. During this phase, eye and muscle activity is reduced.

Phase 3: Slow deep sleep

The sleeper is isolated from the outside world by sleep, and brain activity is reduced to a minimum. This is the moment in the cycle when you recover the most from the physical fatigue you have accumulated. The whole body is at rest and recovering. The brain emits slow, wide waves. It represents around 20-25% of total sleep time and occurs at the beginning of the sleep period.

Phase 4: REM sleep

This phase is called ‘REM’ because the individual simultaneously shows signs of very deep sleep and signs of wakefulness. Brain activity is very intense, the eyes are moving rapidly and incessantly, while we are as if paralysed, our muscles completely atonic. This is the phase during which our dreams are the longest and most elaborate.

It is very important that all these phases are carried out correctly. If this is not the case, the sleeper wakes up tired, with more or less persistent pain.

How can poor sleep be remedied?

You need to listen to your body and adopt the right rhythm for your needs. If you feel tired, start yawning or feel your eyelids getting heavy, don't fight it!

If you let that moment pass, you'll have to wait 90 minutes to catch the next train. And even if you're not sleepy, try to go to bed at a regular time to give your brain a rhythm.

Once you're in bed, forget the screens. They put your brain on alert, which obviously doesn't help you fall asleep. So, an hour before bedtime, opt for a calm, relaxing activity, which can be optimised with a pad yoggy, or a quick, cool shower, or reading a good novel.

Organise your space so that you want to go to bed on good bedding.

What is sleep good for?

Research over the last fifty years has confirmed the role of sleep as a restorative and regulatory element. During sleep, the body's immune defences are built up, the skin is regenerated and children grow up secreting hormones. Sleep is also necessary for memory and learning, and we learn at all ages. Conversely, chronic sleep deprivation increases the risk of obesity and hypertension. Good sleep hygiene is a key factor in disease prevention.

Sleep with your head facing north or south?

Last but not least, it's important, not to say crucial, to orientate your bed along the north/south geographical axis, as a recent study shows. And if you can't, because the configuration of the room doesn't allow it, adopt our Biosom magnetic pillow. It doesn't have to be that way. If you want to get back to a good night's sleep, there's a natural, clinically proven solution: the Actipol sleep set, which improves the quantity and quality of sleep, particularly for people suffering from fibromyalgia. With no side effects and no addiction, the Actipol sleep set is the natural solution for deep, restorative sleep.

What if my bed is already facing north?

The magnetic field emitted under the mattress is disturbed by the metallic environment of the bedroom, such as the reinforcement of the floor or reinforced concrete walls, a boiler, a garage under the bedroom or pipes. In short, even if your bed is already orientated with its head to the north, Actipol ensures that you are bathed in a balanced, symmetrical and undisturbed north/south magnetic field.

Is it important to orientate my bed North/South?

Yes, according to the famous study by the Japanese scientist Nakagawa, ‘Magnetic Deficiency Syndrome’, this weakness in the Earth's magnetic field is responsible for many health problems, including fibromyalgia. The Actipol set effectively counteracts this deficiency. The clinical study carried out on the Actipol sleep set showed all the benefits of head to north orientation, including and especially for sleepers who could not orientate the bed head to north.

Where should magnets be placed for better sleep?

Around the head with the magnetic pillow to relieve tension in the head and neck. Under the mattress with the Actipol sleep set to realign the sleeper in a North-South axis. Or use a magnet positioned over the solar plexus to help you relax.

Good practice before going to bed

Sufficient sleep of good quality improves attention, behaviour, memory and the general state of our mental and physical health. It also helps the body to maintain and regulate a number of vital functions. To regain or improve your sleep, there are a few simple tips to follow

• air your bedroom every day
• the temperature should not exceed 15°C
• eat lightly; a heavy meal is the enemy of a good night's sleep
• don't drink alcohol - alcohol is a false friend to sleep
• make your bedroom a calm and soothing place, clean and tidy
• avoid heated discussions or arguments
• prefer classical music if you need music before going to sleep
• avoid drinking herbal tea just before going to sleep if you don't want to be woken up by a natural urge.
• set up a ritual such as reading a few pages, but they don't have to be exciting, otherwise you'll want to know what's coming next and maybe the end
• avoid screens, even on standby, as their waves inevitably disturb your sleep.