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Mattress Selection – A Practical Approach

admin — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 11:46:04 +0000

I have been using the same old bed ever since I was a teenager and it had been comfortable until 3 years ago, when my legs had finally cross the finishing line at the border of the mattress. It bothered me to feel my legs hanging in mid air when I sleep. Enough is enough. A new mattress is a must.

I for one am a tall person of 183cm. I also weigh 86kg and that makes any soft mattress sink after a few months. So these led me to the quest of getting my new mattress from my dad’s mattress store. Being a mattress store heir doesn’t make me a mattress expert. But as an eager learner, I sure did absorb a lot during my mattress shopping time and I can honestly share this with you; buying a mattress requires logic and common sense which is seldom present when most people are shopping.

One can easily be blinded by promotions and discounts and the outlook of the product rather than the features and benefits which suits you as an individual. Therefore, I have decided to pen down the few tips and approach for the benefit of every would be mattress buyer:

i) What’s your height?

If you are a tall person, then you’re in trouble when shopping for a mattress. Though its a blessing to be tall, because its rare, then its also a curse when it comes to shopping for mattress because long mattresses only exists in custom made orders. This will cost you extra money but its well worth it compared to having your feet dangling in the air while you sleep.

ii) Do you suffer from backaches and pains?

If you have backache and pains, then the best solution is a firm mattress and a contour pillow. Firm mattresses provide excellent lumbar support and a contour pillow will give your neck and head a good support too. A great brand of mattress I’d like to tell you is the Seahorse Mattress. This is a popular mattress brand name in Hong Kong and Singapore. I personally had my brand new Seahorse Mattress imported because to me, its a necessity. Resting on a Seahorse Mattress will make you feel a total new level of relaxation on your lower back, which you have seldom had the chance to experience. Yes, it is as good as it gets.

iii) Do you roll about in your sleep?

Believe me when I say, this can be very dangerous. If you roll about in your sleep, obviously it is better to get a bigger bed. A Queen Size or King Size bed can give you more room to roll. Falling down from beds have led to many injuries which can be harmful. One may knock their heads against the floor, suffer internal injury and not remember it, or even knock your head against a sharp corner, depending on the placement of your room furniture. Try to position your bed against a wall as that reduces up to 50% of any chance of you falling off your bed. You may have a tendency to roll left or right more often so I can’t possibly calculate so accurately for you.

iv) Finally, do you share your bed with a spouse?

If you do, please discuss with them because you want your spouse to have a good night’s rest just as much as you do. How can you possibly sleep well if your spouse isn’t? Yet another commonsense issue which many need to pay attention.

There are many more criteria and issues involved when selecting your mattress however, that’s another story for another article. With the common sense approach listed above, you will gain better sleep in terms of quality. Your family and you deserve to sleep well. Don’t buy mattresses just because they look nice. Treat it like a car purchase and you’ll never regret it for the useful life of that mattress.

About the Author:

Nguang Nguek Fluek is the son of a mattress store owner and runs his own mattress review website to help consumers expose themselves to the variety of mattresses available before making a sound purchase. Visit his website at http://www.review-mattress-online.com Nguang Nguek Fluek is the son of a mattress store owner and runs his own mattress review website to help consumers expose themselves to the variety of mattresses available before making a sound purchase. Visit his website at http://review-mattress-online.com

Written By: Nguang Nguek-Fluek

Your Mattress Can Make Or Break You

admin — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 14:19:13 +0000

A good night’s sleep is important and that it’s the time your body rebuild itself, and its our duty to make sure that our sleep is uninterrupted and smooth. For years many of us have always wanted better health and vitality. However, most are not aware that we are actually sleeping on top of the answer everyday. In order to get quality rest, and I stress on the term “quality rest”, one needs to have a decent mattress to sleep on every night. Ever felt that you’ve just slept one hour even after you had 4-5 hours of sleep? This is the reason why quality sleep is important. Sleeping on a lousy mattress can be disastrous and here’s why:

A lousy mattress will lead to many ailments such as backaches, neck pain and worse still, spinal problems. it’s best to buy a medium-firm mattress, because it provides us a better balance between back support and comfort. That’s because sleeping on a mattress that is too hard exerts additional pressure on the back, resulting in more back pain for people who already may have backaches.

Many people do not know this, but the number and placement of coils in the mattress determines the level of support, while the amount of padding on the mattress determines the level of comfort. Adding some padding to a hard mattress may be a good option for individuals with back pain. With the variety of mattress variety on the market, personal preference in terms of sleep comfort and back support should ultimately be the guide for those with backache and spinal problems. If you have spinal problems, you should postpone any fancy purchases like a waterbed mattress.

So when getting a new mattress, its important to know more about the placement coils and also the thickness and amount of padding in the mattress. Educate yourself more on your own needs and also the technical aspects mattresses so you can make more specific enquiries and a better purchase. Ask the sales person assisting you as many relevant questions as you can and your knowledge on the subject of mattress will also improve greatly. Thus leading to a great purchase.

Before ending my thoughts about mattresses, it is important to know a frequently ignored fact. Our health is built like a three legged stool. Sleep, diet, exercise. These three are the very essence of our physical and mental health. Without any of the above, your health is incomplete. However, the most important of all is rest. That’s if you think about it and ask yourself, which of these can you survive? No exercise for one week? No food for one week? BUT what about no sleep for one week? I’m sure you’ll cringe at the idea. This is because your sleep time is when your body repairs and you get to relax physically and mentally. Thus a suitable mattress is a must.

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Written By: Nguang Nguek-Fluek

Comforts Of Adjustable Beds

admin — Sun, 25 Feb 2007 12:22:55 +0000

Adjustable beds, as the name suggests, can be adjusted in any position as per requirements. Also known as sunflower beds, these adjustable beds are used to provide comfort during sleeping. Another benefit of the adjustable bed is its inclined position. It not only makes reading and watching television a more pleasurable recreation, but also provides comfort for patients with back problems.

Convenient for All
The adjustable beds are, specially recommended by doctors. Patients, who are temporarily or permanently bedridden, find these beds convenient. Such people benefit from the beds adjustable features. It is ideal for people suffering from sleep disorders, body strains, stress, backaches and other ailments. Apart from being comfortable and convenient, these beds are strongly built and can hold more than 600 pounds of weight.

The adjustable beds are of two types, heavy duty and the standard type. One can choose a bed according to ones needs. The standard bed is appropriate for most patients. The adjustable beds are made up of two main components, the base of the bed and the mattress. The size of the mattress differs according to your needs. You may get yourself a twin, king sized or queen sized mattress. These mattresses are specially designed by leading companies and are appropriately made to suit the human body.

Health Benefits of Adjustable Beds
Several health benefits result from the adjustable beds. They not only relieve soreness of the body, but also relax the neck and shoulder muscles. The adjustable beds ease back pain and swelling of the legs. People suffering from asthma, osteoarthritis, varicose veins, sponylolisthesis, and many more such problems derive a lot of comfort and satisfaction from the use of the adjustable beds.

It is possible to change the position of the bed by the mere touch of a button in adjustable beds. These beds have made it possible to wake up relaxed and full of enthusiasm every morning. Grateful patients bless the day when these beds were invented. The adjustable beds have made life easy for many people. These beds are available all over the world. Enjoy all these comforts and get yourself an adjustable bed today.

About the Author:

Barney Garcia writes about many different topics. He is a proud contributing author and invites you to his websites. www.adjustable-beds-online.info and www.all-adjustable-beds.info

Written By: Barney Garcia