Sleep is an important part of living a healthy, full life. When medical conditions and discomfort prevent and interrupt sleep, the effects can be disastrous. It becomes hard to concentrate, energy levels suffer, and it’s not easy to enjoy daily activities.
A common culprit of poor sleep is gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD. This condition involves acid reflux, and when symptoms occur overnight, it means nightmares for those who suffer from this disease. The good news is that a simple fix can help prevent acid from traveling up the esophagus. Sleeping with your head elevated employs gravity to keep acid from entering the esophagus and causing the pain that often comes with it.
Elevating the head during sleep also helps reduce symptoms of other conditions. Snoring, sleep apnea, nasal congestion, and migraine sufferers can benefit from elevating their heads for sleep.
Many people with these conditions use bed raisers and custom bed modifications to raise the head of their beds. They often gain quite a bit of relief. While modifying your bed at home is a great step to take, it doesn’t help when you’re traveling and away from home.
Between jet lag and time changes, travel takes a toll on anyone’s sleep. For those with the conditions listed above, it can mean the added frustration of trying to find and position enough pillows to elevate their heads for a symptom-free sleep.
A company called Travelwedge has taken this challenge and found a solution with their inflatable bed wedge cushions. The idea behind the product is to offer people a way to take their quality sleep on the road. The inflatable bed wedge cushions are easy to pack and carry when deflated and easy to inflate and place on any mattress once you are ready for a good night’s sleep.
