Sleep Position Gives Personality Clue

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I thought this was interesting in light of the fact that homeopathy

has long documented sleep positions and can use that information in

determining the person's unique homeopathic remedy...

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Sleep position gives personality clue

 

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/3112170.stm#sleep

 

If you want an insight into somebody's true personality, then try to

catch a glimpse of the way they sleep.

 

Scientists believe the position in which a person goes to sleep

provides an important clue about the kind of person they are.

 

Professor Chris Idzikowski, director of the Sleep Assessment and

Advisory Service, has analysed six common sleeping positions - and

found that each is linked to a particular personality type.

" We are all aware of our body language when we are awake but this is

the first time we have been able to see what our subconscious

posture says about us.

 

" What's interesting is that the profile behind the posture is often

very different from what we would expect. "

 

The Foetus: Those who curl up in the foetus position are described

as tough on the outside but sensitive at heart. They may be shy when

they first meet somebody, but soon relax.

 

This is the most common sleeping position, adopted by 41% of the

1,000 people who took part in the survey. More than twice as many

women as men tend to adopt this position.

 

Log (15%): Lying on your side with both arms down by your side. These

sleepers are easy going, social people who like being part of the

in-crowd, and who are trusting of strangers. However, they may be

gullible.

 

The yearner (13%): People who sleep on their side with both arms out

in front are said to have an open nature, but can be suspicious,

cynical. They are slow to make up their minds, but once they have

taken a decision, they are unlikely ever to change it.

 

Soldier (8%): Lying on your back with both arms pinned to your

sides. People who sleep in this position are generally quiet and

reserved. They don't like a fuss, but set themselves and others high

standards.

 

Freefall (7%): Lying on your front with your hands around the

pillow, and your head turned to one side. Often gregarious and brash

people, but can be nervy and thin-skinned underneath, and don't like

criticism, or extreme situations.

 

Starfish (5%): Lying on your back with both arms up around the

pillow. These sleepers make good friends because they are always

ready to listen to others, and offer help when needed. They

generally don't like to be the centre of attention.

 

The remainder of those in the poll said the position they fell

asleep varied or did not know.

 

Health effect

 

Professor Idzikowski also examined the effect of various sleeping

positions on health. He concluded that the freefall position was

good for digestion, while the starfish and soldier positions were

more likely to lead to snoring and a bad night's sleep.

 

Professor Idzikowski said: " Lying down flat means that stomach

contents can more readily be worked back up into the mouth, while

those who lie on their back may end up snoring and breathing less

well during the night.

 

" Both these postures may not necessarily awaken the sleeper but

could cause a less refreshing night's sleep. "

 

The research also found that most people are unlikely to change their

sleeping position. Just 5% said they sleep in a different position

every night.

 

Duvet position

 

Professor Idzikowski also found that one arm or leg sticking out of

the duvet is Britain's most common position, followed by both feet

poking out the end.

 

One in ten people like to cover themselves entirely with the duvet.

 

Click here to see the six positions studied by Professor Idzikowski:

 

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/3112170.stm#sleep

 

Duvets

 

Duvets are very similar to comforters. They are very thick and

puffy, have square corners, are reversible, do not have enough

length for a pillow turn and are used as a cover to provide warmth.

 

Originating in Europe, duvets were intended to be used as a

functional cover rather than a decorative bed covering. The fill,

either down or feathers, is never stitched into place. During the

winter, the duvet is shaken in the horizontal position to keep the

fill evenly distributed throughout the duvet. It is then used as a

very warm cover. During the summer, the duvet is shaken in a

vertical position, which forces the fill to one end. That way it

still can be used as a cover, without creating excessive warmth.

 

Duvets still are used extensively in Europe today. Many travelers are

surprised when they find them on beds in hotels. The beds will have

a bottom sheet to cover the mattress, but will have no top sheet.

The duvet is used directly against the body. This, of course,

generates a need for a highly washable cover for the duvet. Many

times the cover will be made of sheeting material to provide as much

washability as possible.

 

The cover also needs to be easy to put on and remove. A duvet cover

is made like a big pillow case that slips over the duvet. The

opening can be closed with ties, buttons, snaps, a zipper or hook

and loop tape fastener. The center area of a duvet cover can never

be attached to the fill by quilting because then it could not be

removed. Nor could the fill be shaken to the desired position. The

top of a duvet cover can be quilted, but only before it is sewn onto

the back of the duvet cover to give a mock quilted look. The

duvet would then look much more like a comforter or coverlet, either

of which can be quilted.

 

Before providing a cover for your customers' duvet, you first must

analyze their intended use of the duvet itself. Are they going to be

using it directly against their bodies without a top sheet? If so,

then a very washable fabric is required. Are they going to use it as

a decorative bed cover and never sleep under it? Then basically any

type of fabric can be used, washable or not.

 

Because it is not quilted, keeping a duvet in place within its cover

can be a real challenge, especially if your customer sleeps under

it. Attaching the corners of the duvet to its cover is the best

method for keeping it in place. This can be accomplished using

myriad techniques. They can be tied with small ties made of fabric

or twill tape. They can be snapped with snaps sewn onto small tabs

of fabric. They can be attached with hook and loop fastener.

 

Stuffing a duvet into its cover can be a real chore! You're crawling

inside the cover, dragging the duvet with you. Then you try to push

the corners of the duvet into the corners of the cover while you're

kneeling on the duvet. Now you have to attach them somehow! What a

hassle! Here's a terrific trick of the trade to help: Turn the duvet

cover inside out. Place the duvet on top of the cover and attach its

corners. Now turn the cover right-side out around the duvet and

close the opening. It's so much easier and it doesn't even mess up

your hair!