When it comes to a good night’s sleep, temperature is one of the biggest determining factors. According to the National Sleep Foundation, the ideal bedroom temperature is approximately 65 degrees. However, body temperature varies person to person, so what works for one individual may not work for the next.

To achieve my optimal sleep temperature, I begin by outfitting my bed with organic linen sheets, because they trap less heat than cotton. Then I adjust my thermostat to 65 (my just-right temperature), open a window, and take a warm, epsom salt bath. This last step may sound counterintuitive, however, epsom salt helps greatly with relaxation and the cool, post-soak air is game changing.

Over the years, I’ve also discovered some immensely helpful sleep technologies. The first is the OOLER Sleep System with Chili Cool Mesh™. Though I still use it to this day, the OOLER initially acted as my saving grace during perimenopause and menopause. Warmer temperatures can cause discomfort and restlessness, resulting in a not-so-rested feeling the next morning. OOLER allowed me to manage my hot flashes by customizing my sleep experience to 63 degrees. Since purchasing the system, I’ve recommended it to clients of all kinds—even my own son. He’s always been a hot sleeper and prefers a climate in the low 50s. Since his college dorm doesn’t have air conditioning, ChiliSleep® is the perfect solution to hot nights.

I also use Oura Ring to track my sleep, particularly my deep sleep—the most restorative and rejuvenating stage. Since using the OOLER Sleep System with Chili Cool Mesh™, my deep sleep percentage has been well over 20%. For context, deep sleep makes up anywhere from 0–35% of a person’s total sleep, so 20% is a great number!

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Author: Belinda Boardman, Founder of Bellage

The Power of Sleep Temperature