Many people ask themselves. Should I replace my bed with a hammock?
As you might know by now, I live in Brazil. The country where thousands of people sleep in their hammocks. They say it’s a better option than a traditional mattress.
Is that true? And if so, why?
In this post, I will explain all the good and bad of changing your bed for a hammock.
Should I Replace My Bed with a Hammock?
For example, choosing a hammock over a traditional mattress and bed can be wise if you lose sleep because of back pain. Replacing your bed with a hammock can have many benefits, like helping you regain quality sleep as it supports your back; it’s more relaxing; it might improve insomnia, and so on.
I’m not implying you should replace your bed with a hammock today. I’m just saying to try it for a few days and make up your mind. It’s an easy and cheap option to at least try it. Quality sleep is essential for our overall health; if a hammock can help, use it.
Benefits of Sleeping in a Hammock
Let’s now dive a bit deeper into all the benefits of sleeping in your hammock.
1- HAMMOCKS CAN RELIEVE AND PREVENT BACK PAIN
As I already mentioned, sleeping in a hammock is great for your back. There are good matrasses on the market, but many of them cause you more sleepless nights than you imagine.
Not only because of the price but also because of the lack of quality.
Prices are steep to buy a good, quality mattress, and especially when you have chronic back problems, it’s essential to find the best and healthiest support for your back.
Try a hammock. It’s a cheap option. You won’t be the first person the change his bed for a hammock because of back issues. If you’re not happy, you can always go mattress shopping.
Not every back issue is alike, so sleeping in a hammock will not be for everybody.
2- HAMMOCKS CAN IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF SLEEP
Another big one. Sleeping in a hammock can improve the quality and quantity of sleep.
According to Healthline, sleeping in a hammock can encourage deeper sleep because of its rocking motion. The research focused on shorter naps than full nights of rest but is curious, to say the least.
Deeper sleep is essential for overall health. Your immune system and mood will improve.
Better sleep will also enhance your energy level, so your batteries are ready to face the day fully charged.
I won’t have to explain what that can do for your productivity and quality of life.
3- HAMMOCKS CAN HELP WITH INSOMNIA
Sleeping in a hammock can help with insomnia. There are even known cases that it has erased the insomnia problem entirely. It’s a continuation of the improvement of the quality of sleep.
4- HAMMOCKS ATTRACT FEWER MITES OR BUGS
Hammocks accumulate fewer dust mites and bugs than traditional mattresses. A mattress is also more complicated to clean. A hammock weighs less and is very easy and quick to clean.
5- SLEEPING IN A HAMMOCK RELIEFS PRESSURE POINTS
A hammock can relieve pressure points like the back, shoulders, butt, and knees. A hammock shapes better the natural curves of your body.
Good matrasses also do that, but they are usually the more expensive.
6- SLEEPING IN A HAMMOCK MAKES YOU THE TALK OF THE TOWN
Let’s not forget that you sleeping in a hammock is a nice conversation piece for your friends and family. You’ll be considered the cool guy or girl in town.
In general, hammocks are considered cool and promote a laid-back style of life, and you are not scared to be different.
Judge yourself if that is a benefit.
FAQ’S Corner
Can I sleep on my side in a hammock?
At least make sure you lie diagonally in your hammock for maximum comfort.
What is the biggest disadvantage of sleeping in a hammock?
The Bottom Line
Replacing your traditional bed and mattress might sound extreme, but many people benefit from it.
In Brazil, it’s not as unusual as it might be in other parts of the world to see people using a hammock as their bed.
If you have insomnia, have back issues, or are curious, give it a try. A hammock will set you back only a couple of 100 bucks, and if it doesn’t work out for you, you can always enjoy your hammock on vacations or take a short nap.
Since this topic is quite unusual and new, I would love to find people who changed their beds for a hammock.
If you’re one of these people, please write us in the comment section below to continue this conversation.
HAPPY HAMMOCKING, EVERYONE!