All the women who face menopause and suffer from night sweats know it's not for the faint of heart. The profound sweating, wet, soggy pillow, and bedding caused by night sweats are unfortunately not an indication that a mini calorie-burning workout occurred as you slept. Changing hormones are a natural part of aging, and the effects of night sweats are not a mystery. Many menopausal women are hot and sweaty, suffer interrupted sleep, and are often exhausted the next day.

Every morning, you might ask yourself, how can I find relief from night sweats? Or, more specifically, how can I have a more restful night's sleep, prevent my pillow and bedding from getting so wet and clammy, and wake up in the morning feeling refreshed and ready to take on the day? We're here to help ladies, and it's much easier than you think. Rather than changing your whole lifestyle, research shows there is a simple solution, and it can be found between the sheets. That's right, wool bedding! How do you ask?

Understanding the science behind this miracle fiber makes it easier to realize why wool is so effective at regulating body temperature. As one of nature's best thermoregulatory fibers, wool absorbs and evaporates moisture from the body faster than down, cotton, or synthetics and creates a cool, dry, and comfortable sleeping environment. You'll wake up less hot and bothered, sleep deeper through the night, and feel more refreshed in the morning.

Furthermore, wool can both breathe and insulate naturally, allowing you to sleep cooler when it's warm and warmer when it's cool. Not to mention, melatonin, the hormone that makes you sleepy, is produced when your body is in a cool state; how fantastic is that? There are even more studies that show sleeping on wool bedding increases the duration of the most beneficial phase of sleep, known as REM sleep. Longer REM sleep contributes to good health, well-being, and happiness.

Diamonds can wait because wool is now a girl's best friend when it comes to menopause and night sweats. Try the many Sleep & Beyond wool products we carry today!

Make sure to check out our other wool blog post, Top 10 Reasons To Sleep With Wool.