The bedroom, as our haven of rest, carries nearly one-third of our lives. However, if the head of the bed is not placed carefully, those hidden dangers can creep in and silently damage our health. Therefore, it is particularly important to arrange the bedside environment reasonably to ensure comfort and safety.
Do you have any of the following sleeping taboos?
01. Perfume at the head of the bed
Many women find it hard to resist the allure of perfume, but it is not wise to put perfume at the head of the bed. Perfume contains more than 800 compounds, and if you inhale them for a long time during sleep, it may quietly damage the health of the nasal passages and may even cause serious problems such as reproductive disorders. Therefore, for the sake of your own health, please choose carefully where you use your perfume.
02. Put a shelf at the head of the bed
Nowadays, in order to make the most of the space, many people choose to install shelves at the head of the bed for storage (as shown in Figure 1). However, the position of the background of the bedside is not convenient for accessing and placing items, especially when placing large items, once accidentally dropped, the consequences are unimaginable. Even if you place a small handicraft or book, it is easy to collect dust, and there is a possibility of collision when you look up. Therefore, this less practical storage method is both outdated and lacks practicality, and it is recommended to avoid it as much as possible.
If you want to expand your storage space, you can cleverly set up bay window cabinets, bedside storage cabinets and floor-to-ceiling wardrobes, which are not only practical, but also effective in improving the neatness and aesthetics of your home.
03. Sleep with a "machine".
During the operation of mobile phones, radio waves are emitted, and some of the radio waves are absorbed by the brain. If you put your phone next to your pillow during sleep for a long time, the amount of radio waves absorbed by the brain will increase, which may lead to brain damage, manifested as headaches, dizziness and other uncomfortable symptoms. In addition, when the phone receives information, the blue-violet light emitted by the screen interferes with the secretion of melatonin, a hormone responsible for regulating the sleep-wake cycle, and therefore, may make people more awake at night and have difficulty falling asleep.
For a restful night's sleep, it is recommended to place your phone at least 1 meter away from your head, or choose to turn it off or turn on airplane mode to reduce the interference of radio waves and light and ensure a good quality of sleep.
04. Put a large number of plush toys at the head of the bed
Many people like to place stuffed animals next to their pillows (as shown in Figure 1), however, they may not realize that the surface of a stuffed animal is prone to hiding dust, bacteria, and formaldehyde. In particular, those plush toys that lack quality assurance may use harmful chemical fibers as fillers, resulting in excessive formaldehyde levels and may even cause respiratory and skin infections. Similar to carpets, plush toys are also difficult to clean and can harbor bacteria, so we need to wash and disinfect them regularly to ensure the health and safety of our home environment.
05. Place antlers, swords and other sharp objects
Since ancient times, there have been claims such as "sword town house" in the mainland, but there is no scientific basis for these. Placing sharp objects such as bull heads, antlers, and swords at the head of a bed does not bring good luck or ward off evil. On the contrary, this practice may disrupt the aura of the bedroom and affect the sleep quality of the bedridden, which in turn can cause potential damage to physical health. Therefore, it is advisable not to hang these items at the head of the bed and instead choose other healthy, safe, and comfortable ways to sleep.
When choosing a bedside backdrop, it's a good idea to give preference to materials such as wood grain veneer, plasterline or wainscoting, which are not only beautiful and elegant, but also enhance the overall texture of the bedroom. If you're on a budget, consider using a wall painting to add a pop of color to your space and create a cost-effective decorative effect.
06. Place green plants
Green plants do have the power to purify the air and relieve tension, however, at night, they breathe, inhale oxygen and release carbon dioxide. Therefore, it is not wise to place green plants at the head of the bed (as shown in the picture), because it is easy to make people sleep in a state of hypoxia for a long time, which affects the entry into deep sleep, and thus affects the quality of sleep.
In addition, there may be a lot of mold lurking in the soil, and long-term placement of soil-grown plants at the head of the bed may induce respiratory diseases such as allergies or asthma. Therefore, for the sake of health, it is advisable to place the soil-grown plants far from the head of the bed. At the same time, you may also notice that in those beautiful model bedrooms, the bedside tables are often filled with dried or artificial flowers, which is also to avoid possible health hazards caused by soil and plants.
07. The bedside partition wall is against the toilet
The back of the bed should not be next to the wall where the toilet is installed, as it is usually damp and has a high bacterial growth. Falling asleep on such a wall for a long time may lead to confusion and lack of concentration, and in the long run, it may even have adverse health effects. Therefore, in order to ensure a good sleeping environment and a healthy state, this layout should be avoided as much as possible.