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#46 - Choosing the Right Pillow: Send Me The Pillow You Dream On

#46 - Choosing the Right Pillow: Send Me The Pillow You Dream On

FromSleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter


#46 - Choosing the Right Pillow: Send Me The Pillow You Dream On

FromSleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter

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Length:
29 minutes
Released:
May 8, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

It would be tough to argue that one of the most important factors that influence your sleep is right under your nose (literally, depending on what position in which you sleep). Our pillow plays a big role in our sleep comfort and quality. In this episode we will:Touch upon when kids should begin using pillows for their sleepLook at evidence suggesting that few people give deep consideration to their pillow and of those who do, the majority may still be making the wrong choiceList the various pillow fillings (feather, wool, latex, etc.) and their relative strengths and weaknessesDetermine which pillow types tend to create the most spinal supportLay out the factors that go into pillow fittingUnderstand the supportive and comfort goals of a well-fit pillowDive into the factors that tend to influence pillow purchasesDiscuss other uses of pillows besides head supportGo through some disorders that can be improved with proper pillow selection.Produced by: Maeve WinterMore Twitter: @drchriswinter IG: @drchriwinter Threads: @drchriswinter Bluesky: @drchriswinter The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!
Released:
May 8, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (99)

No holds barred, unscripted discussion on a wide range of sleep topics - from sleep disorders to current research and controversies in the field. No topic is off limits! Dr. Chris Winter is a clinician, a board certified neurologist and double boarded sleep specialist with 30 years of clinical experience. He is the author of The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child, and is a popular consultant and speaker, working for many professional sports teams. He is well known for his unique perspective and ability to demystify sleep, all of which he brings to Sleep Unplugged.