‘World Sleep Day 2019: ‘Healthy Sleep, Healthy Aging,’ Vencasa, The World Leaders in Sleep, celebrates World Sleep Day this 15th March 2019. This annual event focuses on one of our most basic needs. Sleep is crucial not only to our basic survival but to our overall health and well-being.Lack of sleep can lead to numerous long and short-term health problems, this means that the earlier you find the best sleep solution for your life-stage, the better!

The ideal sleep solution is a vital investment in you and your family’s lives. This year, World Sleep Day focuses on healthy sleep and its impact on healthy aging. Dr. Erik St. Louis, Co-Director of the Mayo Centre for Sleep Medicine in Rochester, Minnesota, says, “For most adults, getting 7 to 8 hours of sleep tonight might be the most important thing we can do to improve our future physical and mental health. Recent research has shown the importance of adequate amounts of sleep for brain health, since during sleep, the brain washes away toxins that can potentially damage the aging brain that accumulates during the day while we’re awake.

Sleep also keeps the brain’s wiring and connections healthy and working at their best, especially when learning and remembering new things”.Good quality sleep contributes to aging well – physically and mentally. Getting good sleep during youth and middle age reduces the risk of obesity and hypertension and even prevents against age-related cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s Disease later in life. Regular sleep has even been attributed to fewer signs of aging in facial skin and better tissue tone. Beauty sleep is not a myth! Emerging evidence also suggests a connection between premature cell aging and poor sleep. Sleep is our time to regenerate and recharge and we need to make the best of this time.

World Sleep Day reminds us to make quality sleep a high priority. Can you afford not to invest in the very best sleep solutions and technology available? Arianna Huffington, author of The Sleep Revolution: Transforming Your Life, One Night at a Time confirms, “Sleep is central to every aspect of our mental and physical health, and this is true at every age, from birth onward.

The profound importance of sleep in having a healthy, happy and long life never wanes.”Vencasa knows that your body, mind and soul deserve quality sleep, and provide a range of exceptional sleep solutions to ensure it. Visit one of Vencasa and Tempur showrooms to experience their sleep “room” for only 10 minutes and they will be able to identify issues and advise you on the best sleep solution for you. Vencasa and Tempur Showrooms have created the perfect balance, where scientific research and product development complement their understanding of the sleep industry, while incorporating genuine care for each person’s individual sleep requirement.

Here are a few “good night, sleep-tight” tips and solutions from Vencasa; – Sleeping in an elevated position increases circulation and accelerates rejuvenation. – The TEMPUR® FLEX 2000 adjustable bed base is an ideal solution. Our bodies compress during the day, increasing with age due to the forces of gravity. – The Magniflex MagniStretch mattress helps stretch the spine to decompress and regulates body heat which increase serotonin. – The Velfont Bamboo Mattress Protector is made from knitted bamboo fabric to ensure maximum absorbency, softness and freshness. – Blocking out light and any other disturbances will help you sleep more soundly, allowing the brain to rest, uninterrupted.

The TEMPUR sleep mask gently molds to the shape of your face to seal out light and cushion the eye area while you sleep or rest. – Have a fixed bedtime and waking up time – Keep your daytime naps to 45 minutes or less – Avoid excessive alcohol and smoking at least four hours before bedtime – Avoid caffeine, some teas and cold drinks six hours before bedtime – Avoid heavy, spicy and sugary foods four hours before bedtime – Exercise regularly – Use a pressure-relieving quality mattress and pillow – Keep the room well ventilated and at a comfortable temperature – Block out all distracting noise and eliminate as much light as possible Medically informed, scientifically sound and aesthetically magnificent, Vencasa brings the ultimate sleep solutions to the market. Providing a variety of premium high quality products with a range of pricing. With a solution for every person on offer, it’s easy to see why Vencasa is the home of perfect sleep. Let Vencasa be your guide this World Sleep Day.

General Facts on World Sleep Day
World Sleep Day is an annual event to raise awareness of sleep disorders and the burden that they place on society, World Sleep Day 2019 will be held on Friday, 15 March 2019. Most sleep disorders are preventable or treatable, yet less than one-third of sufferers seek professional help. Sleep problems constitute a global epidemic that threatens health and quality of life for up to 45% of the world’s population.

Better understanding of sleep conditions and more research into the area will help reduce the burden of sleep disorders on society, Vencasa, TheWorld Leaders in Sleep, know that your body, mind and soul deserve quality sleep, and provide a range of exceptional sleep solutions to ensure it. Visit www.vencasa.co.za or call 0861 60 60 60 for more information or for your nearest stockist.

About Vencasa
World Leaders in Sleep, know that your body, mind and soul deserve quality sleep, and provide a range of exceptional sleep solutions to ensure it.Vencasa was born from the legendary and reputable long-standing Pharmaline umbrella. Medically informed, scientifically sound and aesthetically magnificent, Vencasa brings the ultimate sleep solution to the market. Providing premium, high quality products with a range of pricing.

Vencasa-Tempur showrooms have created the perfect balance, where scientific research and product development complement their understanding of the sleep industry, while incorporating genuine care for each person’s individual sleep requirements. Vencasa is proud to be the official and exclusive distributor of Tempur products, and world- famousbrands such as Magniflex, Velfont, Reed Family Linen and their own Vencasa Signature Collection.“We have seen a need in the market for mattresses that are both quality and affordable. There is currently a gap between expensive sleep solutions and cheap mattresses which have a short lifespan and are counterproductive to health.” explains Greg Smart, Pharmaline, CEO.

“Our drive is to fill this gap with premium products, that are priced realistically. Essentially, our value proposition is to provide the greatest sleep products at a practical price.” Vencasa brings the art of sleep to your ‘casa’, from the smallest to the most essential sensory detail. We invite you to ‘come home’ to Vencasa for the ultimate bedroom experience.

Visit www.vencasa.co.za or call 0861 60 60 60 for more information or for your nearest stockist.

Vencasa celebrates World Sleep Day this 16th March 2018 as it brings awareness to the importance and pleasure of quality sleep. Sleep is our most basic need, crucial to our overall health and well-being. Lack of sleep can lead to numerous long and short-term health problems including heart disease, strokes and diabetes. In general, it leads to poor alertness, reduced concentration, low memory recall, and poor academic productivity.

‘Join the Sleep World, Preserve Your Rhythms to Enjoy Life,’ intends to emphasise the importance of circadian rhythms in healthy sleep, and inspired by the recent Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine assigned to three researchers who have dedicated their studies to circadian rhythms.

Circadian rhythms refer to cyclic events within the body such as rhythms in hormones, body temperature and alertness levels. Biological clocks from within the body produce circadian rhythms, but environmental factors such as sunlight also affect them. Preserving regular circadian rhythms have been found to lower the risk of sleep disorders, mental health disorders and chronic health issues such as obesity and diabetes.

• Sound sleep is one of the three pillars of good health along with a balanced diet and regular exercise.
• There are close to 100 disorders of sleep, but most are modifiable and manageable with the help of sleep specialists.
• Individuals who get an entire night’s sleep without any interruptions experience lower rates of high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity and other chronic illnesses.

Arianna Huffington, formerly of The Huffington Post and author of The Sleep Revolution: Transforming Your Life, One Night at a Time states, “Sleep is the underpinning of our entire well-being. For centuries people thought that sleep was a time of inactivity, that the brain was resting. But all the new science proves that the opposite is true — that during sleep the brain is in a state of intense activity, which is necessary for us to fully recharge and be productive, creative and truly connect with ourselves and others during the day.”

General Facts on World Sleep Day

• World Sleep Day is an annual event to raise awareness of sleep disorders and the burden that they place on society. World Sleep Day 2018 will be held on Friday, March 16, 2018.
• Most sleep disorders are preventable or treatable, yet less than one-third of sufferers seek professional help.
• Sleep problems constitute a global epidemic that threatens health and quality of life for up to 45% of the world’s population.
• Better understanding of sleep conditions and more research into the area will help reduce the burden of sleep disorders on society.
• Three elements of good quality sleep are:
  • Duration: The length of sleep should be sufficient for the sleeper to be rested and alert the following day.
  • Continuity: Sleep periods should be seamless without fragmentation.
  • Depth: Sleep should be deep enough to be restorative.

Below are some tips from Vencasa to ensure quality sleep

• Have a fixed bedtime and waking up time
• Keep your daytime naps to 45 minutes or less
• Avoid excessive alcohol and smoking at least four hours before bedtime
• Avoid caffeine, some teas and cold drinks six hours before bedtime
• Avoid heavy, spicy and sugary foods four hours before bedtime
• Exercise regularly
• Use a pressure-relieving quality mattress and pillow
• Keep the room well ventilated and at a comfortable temperature
• Block out all distracting noise and eliminate as much light as possible

Vencasa knows that your body, mind and soul deserve quality sleep, and provide a range of exceptional sleep solutions to ensure it.

Vencasa was born from the legendary and reputable long-standing Pharmaline umbrella. Medically informed, scientifically sound and aesthetically magnificent, Vencasa brings the ultimate sleep solution to the market. Providing premium, high quality products with a range of pricing. Vencasa Showrooms have created the perfect balance, where scientific research and product development complement their understanding of the sleep industry, while incorporating genuine care for each person's individual sleep requirement. Vencasa is proud to be the official and exclusive distributor of Tempur products, and world-famous brands such as Magniflex, Reed Family Linen and their own Vencasa Signature Collection. This includes mattresses, headboards, bases and frames, side tables, lamps, occasional furniture, ottomans, linen, pillows, towels and luxurious bedroom accessories, with several price points to accommodate their wide clientele. Vencasa is made for people looking for a high quality, yet affordable range of products.

Vencasa brings the art of sleep to your 'casa', from the smallest to the most essential sensory detail. We invite you to 'come home' to Vencasa for the ultimate bedroom experience.

With so much on offer, it's easy to see that Vencasa is the home of perfect sleep. Vencasa – come home to the art of sleep.

Visit www.vencasa.co.za or call 0861 60 60 60 for more information, to shop, or for your nearest stockist.

World Sleep Day falls on Friday, March 17, and as usual, Hirsch’s have some fun, community driven, ideas up their sleeves to celebrate. Together with Cloud Nine and Rest Assured they have come up with an activation to see how many GRADE 4 learners can fit onto one queen size bed for at least 30 seconds. This will take place at Brakpan Primary school on the quad fields at 11:00am and the public are welcome to come along and watch the fun!  

Commenting on the Activation, Chief Operations Officer of Hirsch’s, Margaret Hirsch said “Sleep is such an important part of our lives, particularly for young children. What we have found, when we visit underprivileged pre schools in the areas in which we operate is that sometimes the children don’t have anywhere to sleep during their lunch break-time. Most stay on until the evening when their parents pick them up, and that midday sleep is vital for them. Cloud 9 and Rest Assured have come on board with us to donate sponge mattresses for a pre-school of our choice. The school in the Hirsch branch catchment area that clocks up the most bodies on a bed are the winners and they get to nominate the pre-school to donate the sponge mattresses to. The Branch PRO’s are running with the competition, so contact the PRO at your nearest branch to find out what time the competition will take place.”www.hirschs.co.za