There is nothing more debilitating than back pain, especially when compounded with lack of sleep, and it's estimated that 50% of people suffer from various degrees of back pain sometime in their life. Many sufferers of back pain can benefit enormously by sleeping on the right mattress, but which one? Until now there was no set solution, but with the advent of memory foam mattresses, many sufferers of back pain are finally getting their first good night's sleep.
Memory foam mattresses are made from a visco-elastic material that was originally developed by NASA. The first company to see the benefits that this new compound offered the sleeper was a small Danish company called Tempur-Pedic. The company experimented and developed this new compound and soon the Tempur Pedic mattress was born. Tempur-Pedic carried out various clinical trials and soon found that memory foam mattresses - as they were soon called - offered support that was vastly superior to conventional mattresses.
Basically, a memory foam mattress is totally different from conventional mattresses. A memory foam mattress, as manufactured by Tempur-Pedic, consists of a solid block of visco-elastic material; there is no ticking, coils or frame. A memory foam mattress responds to heat and body pressure to mould itself to the exact shape of the sleeper's body. This means that weight is distributed evenly and the correct amount of support is given to each part of the body. A memory foam mattress delivers orthopedically correct alignment of your neck and spine.
Independent research, carried out by the Institution for Clinical & Physiological Research at the Lillhagen Hospital in Gothenburg, Sweden, found that the vast majority of the 23,000 patients studied suffered less pain when sleeping on a Tempur-Pedic mattress and experienced greatly enhanced and deeper sleep. And, to date, over 30,000 medical doctors, chiropractors, physiotherapists and osteopaths world-wide recommend the TEMPUR Mattress and Neck Pillow for those who suffer from back pain.
Other mattress manufacturers soon woke up - pardon the pun - to the amazing benefits of memory foam mattresses. Needless to say they now offer their own version.
The TrueForm Posturepedic mattress by Sealy uses memory foam, and is designed to ensure the easing of pressure points to alleviate back pain. The Sealy TrueForm is a proprietary combination of multilayered memory foam.
The International Touch is the memory foam mattress made by Serta. This mattress uses Serta's patented KoolComfort technology to ensure that the mattress remains cool when in use. It also incorporates a fiber layer to wick away moisture that helps regulate body temperature. This layer is non-allergenic. Finally, Serta claim that their memory foam mattress is up to 30% than their rivals - whether it's as good is debatable.
Another of the big players, Jamison, also makes a memory foam mattress. The Jamison Omalon and Visco Foam mattress. Jamison claim that the manufacturing process of their version of a memory foam mattress 'densifies' the cells contained with the structure of the visco-elastic material, thereby giving more support and durability.
To answer; what is the best mattress for back pain is easy: a memory foam mattress. However, memory foam isn't to everyone's liking. Memory foam lacks the 'springiness' of traditional mattresses. A memory foam mattress feels quite firm initially, before it gradually moulds itself to the shape of the sleeper's body. Sleeping on a memory foam mattress can take a couple of weeks to get use to.
Visco-elastic memory foam mattresses haven't been on the market all that long, but many consumers are giving memory foam mattresses excellent reviews. And there is no doubt that memory foam mattresses are proving a popular choice for those who suffer from back pain. As to which is the best brand of memory foam mattress, that's not so easy. Serta, Sealy and Jamison make fine mattresses; both conventional and memory foam, but to my mind, the original memory foam mattress is still the best; the Tempur-Pedic. But don't take my word for it, go and try them out for yourself.
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How I Turned My Mattress Green
What Is an Organic Mattress and Why Do I Need One?
You've struck gold! We're gonna talk organic mattresses! Pop some organic popcorn, grab a cozy blanket and curl up next to the warm glow of your computer screen. If you're at work...does your boss know what you're doing? If not, I highly recommend he or she joins the party and checks out this information -- it may forever change the way you sleep.
Are those Cyber-giggles I hear? In all seriousness, one "test sleep" on an organic mattress, and you'll never go back to the chemically compounded foams that have led you to mystery skin issues or back problems. But before the sleepover begins, what exactly is an organic mattress?
Defining the Organic Mattress
This ain't rocket science. An organic mattress is a mattress made of organic materials. However, get beyond what you picture in your head. In fact, jump out of the box completely. When you think of organic cottons and wools, all wadded up and crammed into a mattress body, it doesn't seem sleep inviting. Yet when you add the fact that rubber is naturally occurring from tree sap, and that the trees are cultivated in organic, naturally occurring environments in southeast Asia, then you have more than a mattress; you have a lucrative, GREEN investment opportunity.
The wools, cottons, rubbers, hemp and raw scrap come from around the world: India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Belgium, England, France and even the good ol' USA. Organic mattress manufacturers are becoming as popular as many of the well known mattress manufacturers (even Serta is getting involved in the organic "movement"), and there are more options than you can shake a stick at if you go shopping for organic mattresses online.
Looking at the "green life" as a way of sustaining self and the world-wide Eco system, it would make perfect sense to invest in a top-quality mattress that has the potential to last for 20+ years. When it comes time to switch the mattress out, all materials are organic, and any metals would be completely recyclable. These facts are great, and to help out the environment even while catching a snooze or while jumping on the bed -- that'd be awesome... but how does it sleep?
Benefits of an Organic Mattress
First of all, you get a nice little piece of peace of mind. Try to say that 5 times, fast. Secondly, you get the same mattress technology that you would from any of the major mattress manufacturers. Whether you enjoy a mattress with a topper, a standard box spring and mattress combination or a mattress manufactured with the perfect level of firmness for your trouble spots -- you can now find it in organic form.
So, to answer, "How do they sleep?" They sleep like a top-quality mattress made entirely of organic materials, meeting all safety regulations, such as the new Federal Fire Laws passed in 2007. You can find organic mattresses for your home, apartment, tour bus, sail boat, etc. They come in all shapes and sizes, perfect for the individual who is looking not only to invest in their sleep, but in the environment too.
The Cost of Organic Mattresses
Brass tacks. Bottom line. What it all boils down to -- Not that you particularly want to finance a mattress, but you'll spend more time on it than you would in a car, so maybe it does make sense. This delayed lead-in to the cost is clearly some sugar coat, because these fine organic materials don't come cheap.
You can expect to spend anywhere from 1 to 5k. To drive the point home: $1,000 - $5,000 US Dollars. If you do the math, 5 grand divided by 20 years means that you would spend roughly 69 cents per night of organic sleep. Of course, the $5,000 being the upper end for a king sized dream ride.
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You've struck gold! We're gonna talk organic mattresses! Pop some organic popcorn, grab a cozy blanket and curl up next to the warm glow of your computer screen. If you're at work...does your boss know what you're doing? If not, I highly recommend he or she joins the party and checks out this information -- it may forever change the way you sleep.
Are those Cyber-giggles I hear? In all seriousness, one "test sleep" on an organic mattress, and you'll never go back to the chemically compounded foams that have led you to mystery skin issues or back problems. But before the sleepover begins, what exactly is an organic mattress?
Defining the Organic Mattress
This ain't rocket science. An organic mattress is a mattress made of organic materials. However, get beyond what you picture in your head. In fact, jump out of the box completely. When you think of organic cottons and wools, all wadded up and crammed into a mattress body, it doesn't seem sleep inviting. Yet when you add the fact that rubber is naturally occurring from tree sap, and that the trees are cultivated in organic, naturally occurring environments in southeast Asia, then you have more than a mattress; you have a lucrative, GREEN investment opportunity.
The wools, cottons, rubbers, hemp and raw scrap come from around the world: India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Belgium, England, France and even the good ol' USA. Organic mattress manufacturers are becoming as popular as many of the well known mattress manufacturers (even Serta is getting involved in the organic "movement"), and there are more options than you can shake a stick at if you go shopping for organic mattresses online.
Looking at the "green life" as a way of sustaining self and the world-wide Eco system, it would make perfect sense to invest in a top-quality mattress that has the potential to last for 20+ years. When it comes time to switch the mattress out, all materials are organic, and any metals would be completely recyclable. These facts are great, and to help out the environment even while catching a snooze or while jumping on the bed -- that'd be awesome... but how does it sleep?
Benefits of an Organic Mattress
First of all, you get a nice little piece of peace of mind. Try to say that 5 times, fast. Secondly, you get the same mattress technology that you would from any of the major mattress manufacturers. Whether you enjoy a mattress with a topper, a standard box spring and mattress combination or a mattress manufactured with the perfect level of firmness for your trouble spots -- you can now find it in organic form.
So, to answer, "How do they sleep?" They sleep like a top-quality mattress made entirely of organic materials, meeting all safety regulations, such as the new Federal Fire Laws passed in 2007. You can find organic mattresses for your home, apartment, tour bus, sail boat, etc. They come in all shapes and sizes, perfect for the individual who is looking not only to invest in their sleep, but in the environment too.
The Cost of Organic Mattresses
Brass tacks. Bottom line. What it all boils down to -- Not that you particularly want to finance a mattress, but you'll spend more time on it than you would in a car, so maybe it does make sense. This delayed lead-in to the cost is clearly some sugar coat, because these fine organic materials don't come cheap.
You can expect to spend anywhere from 1 to 5k. To drive the point home: $1,000 - $5,000 US Dollars. If you do the math, 5 grand divided by 20 years means that you would spend roughly 69 cents per night of organic sleep. Of course, the $5,000 being the upper end for a king sized dream ride.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Matty_Byloos
Why High Quality Memory Foam Really Matters
Since the beginning of the memory foam mattress boom started by Tempurpedic, many manufacturers of memory foam mattresses and products emerged all across the globe as we display at The Memory Foam Network website. However, in regards to memory foam, all brands are not created equal. Some charge just about the same price for much lower quality materials, as well as some that simply choose to charge less for cheaply made mattresses. What makes these memory foam mattresses so cheap? We will help explain that in this article.
First, for companies to compete with high quality memory foam manufacturers, they would obviously have to charge some sort of a discount price in order to sway the potential memory foam mattress owner into veering away from Tempurpedic or other higher quality brands. Tempurpedic not only uses high quality materials, but they also use them in abundance. The prices are a b it higher, but in the memory foam world, you get what you pay for...literally. This is because memory foam products are not inexpensive for companies to make. Some of the chemicals companies will use could even be rather harmful to one's health if not looking closely. Such chemicals as formaldehyde go into cheaper mattresses in many cases.
Tempurpedic's materials and process of producing their memory foam has always been highly secretive. As they have most likely already assumed, many companies trying to duplicate what Tempurpedic has been producing would emerge in order to compete and take business away form the one company who made it all possible.
Many of the 'discount' memory foam mattress manufacturers will keep their costs low by simply purchasing the pre-manufactured materials from overseas and simply assemble the memory foam mattress in their own country in order to sell the mattress at a much cheaper price while being able to stamp a "Made in the U.S.A." or similar label on their product. The problem with buying materials from overseas is that many countries in which the materials are produced do not have the safety regulations that many countries do have. This way they are able to produce products for much cheaper prices.
In many cases, people have already gotten ill from the chemicals or allergies related to the materials producing the cheap memory foam. In addition, the cheaper memory foam in many cases will not hold up nearly as long as a high quality memory foam mattress will. The result is a memory foam mattress that sags in the middle or where the person sleeps and no recourse or warranty. It have been reported that many discount memory foam mattress companies that DO offer warranties do not honor them the way they should. In fact, in some manufacturers' small print it even states that a minimum amount of 'dip' has to occur in order for them to honor the warranty. If there is one thing to remember, it would be to look closely at the quality of the mattress and look into the warranty on the mattress or product.
First, for companies to compete with high quality memory foam manufacturers, they would obviously have to charge some sort of a discount price in order to sway the potential memory foam mattress owner into veering away from Tempurpedic or other higher quality brands. Tempurpedic not only uses high quality materials, but they also use them in abundance. The prices are a b it higher, but in the memory foam world, you get what you pay for...literally. This is because memory foam products are not inexpensive for companies to make. Some of the chemicals companies will use could even be rather harmful to one's health if not looking closely. Such chemicals as formaldehyde go into cheaper mattresses in many cases.
Tempurpedic's materials and process of producing their memory foam has always been highly secretive. As they have most likely already assumed, many companies trying to duplicate what Tempurpedic has been producing would emerge in order to compete and take business away form the one company who made it all possible.
Many of the 'discount' memory foam mattress manufacturers will keep their costs low by simply purchasing the pre-manufactured materials from overseas and simply assemble the memory foam mattress in their own country in order to sell the mattress at a much cheaper price while being able to stamp a "Made in the U.S.A." or similar label on their product. The problem with buying materials from overseas is that many countries in which the materials are produced do not have the safety regulations that many countries do have. This way they are able to produce products for much cheaper prices.
In many cases, people have already gotten ill from the chemicals or allergies related to the materials producing the cheap memory foam. In addition, the cheaper memory foam in many cases will not hold up nearly as long as a high quality memory foam mattress will. The result is a memory foam mattress that sags in the middle or where the person sleeps and no recourse or warranty. It have been reported that many discount memory foam mattress companies that DO offer warranties do not honor them the way they should. In fact, in some manufacturers' small print it even states that a minimum amount of 'dip' has to occur in order for them to honor the warranty. If there is one thing to remember, it would be to look closely at the quality of the mattress and look into the warranty on the mattress or product.
Exactly What Is Memory Foam?
Memory foam mattresses quite literally, fell from outer space into our bedrooms. And this space aged technology is revolutionising the bedding world, offering greater sleep comfort than was previously possible. The following is a brief history of how this remarkable product came about.
Memory foam was originally developed by NASA to ease the pressure of extreme G-forces during space shuttle take off. However, it was never used in the space program. The initial memory foam, known as T-foam, gave off too much obnoxious gas for it to be used in a closed environment, such as a bedroom. T-foam also wasn't very durable - it would often compress or crack over time.
However, a small Swedish company called Tempur-Pedic saw the promise of this new material. Tempur-Pedic worked on and refined its version of memory foam; eventually manufacturing a version of memory foam it called TEMPUR. Initially the manufacturing process was expensive and the mattress was only sold to medical establishments that needed mattresses for patients that suffered back problems or from pressure point pain. The improvement of patients' sleep was astounding. Thankfully, the company realized the vast commercial profit that could be made by selling memory foam mattresses to the general public. The manufacturing process was further refined and costs were reduced - although the Tempur-Pedic still remains an expensive purchase, and shortly after, an affordable Tempur-Pedic memory foam mattress went on sale to the general public.
But exactly how does memory foam work?
Memory foam conforms to the exact shape of the sleeper's body. It is a very soft material and isn't able to provide the support necessary, which is why it is often used as a topper on mattresses.
Foam has been used in mattresses for many years. It compresses under body weight and later springs back to its original shape. But memory foam mattresses just don't compress; they mould to the shape of the sleeper's body and they don't spring immediately back into their original shape. The cells of a memory foam mattress employ an open cell structure, which means the cells of foam have holes in them. These compress fully and spread their air pressure to adjoining cells. This feature of memory foam is what really helps to reduce pressure points.
As well as yielding under weight, the cells of a memory foam mattress are heat sensitive; the more heat the more they compress. Temperature sensitivity helps the memory foam mattress to further conform to the exact shape of the sleeper's body.
Is all memory foam the same?
No. Many manufactures now claim to make memory foam mattresses. However, the cell structure of the memory foam isn't always the same. Some are made from low density memory foam or layered with other, cheaper foam products - to keep costs down. As a guideline, the mattress should have at least 3" of 5 lb density memory foam. A thickness of 2" may be adequate but a 3" memory foam mattress does give a better 'feel'. Buying thicker than 3" does have a drawback; memory foam is a soft material and, over time, can loose its shape. You can buy a 4" topper, but you would expect to replace this at some point in the future.
If you're seriously thinking of buy a memory foam mattress then buy one from one of the more reputable and established manufacturers. A memory foam mattress from Serta or Sealy is a good option as is buying from the original - and market leader - Tempur-Pedic.
Memory foam was originally developed by NASA to ease the pressure of extreme G-forces during space shuttle take off. However, it was never used in the space program. The initial memory foam, known as T-foam, gave off too much obnoxious gas for it to be used in a closed environment, such as a bedroom. T-foam also wasn't very durable - it would often compress or crack over time.
However, a small Swedish company called Tempur-Pedic saw the promise of this new material. Tempur-Pedic worked on and refined its version of memory foam; eventually manufacturing a version of memory foam it called TEMPUR. Initially the manufacturing process was expensive and the mattress was only sold to medical establishments that needed mattresses for patients that suffered back problems or from pressure point pain. The improvement of patients' sleep was astounding. Thankfully, the company realized the vast commercial profit that could be made by selling memory foam mattresses to the general public. The manufacturing process was further refined and costs were reduced - although the Tempur-Pedic still remains an expensive purchase, and shortly after, an affordable Tempur-Pedic memory foam mattress went on sale to the general public.
But exactly how does memory foam work?
Memory foam conforms to the exact shape of the sleeper's body. It is a very soft material and isn't able to provide the support necessary, which is why it is often used as a topper on mattresses.
Foam has been used in mattresses for many years. It compresses under body weight and later springs back to its original shape. But memory foam mattresses just don't compress; they mould to the shape of the sleeper's body and they don't spring immediately back into their original shape. The cells of a memory foam mattress employ an open cell structure, which means the cells of foam have holes in them. These compress fully and spread their air pressure to adjoining cells. This feature of memory foam is what really helps to reduce pressure points.
As well as yielding under weight, the cells of a memory foam mattress are heat sensitive; the more heat the more they compress. Temperature sensitivity helps the memory foam mattress to further conform to the exact shape of the sleeper's body.
Is all memory foam the same?
No. Many manufactures now claim to make memory foam mattresses. However, the cell structure of the memory foam isn't always the same. Some are made from low density memory foam or layered with other, cheaper foam products - to keep costs down. As a guideline, the mattress should have at least 3" of 5 lb density memory foam. A thickness of 2" may be adequate but a 3" memory foam mattress does give a better 'feel'. Buying thicker than 3" does have a drawback; memory foam is a soft material and, over time, can loose its shape. You can buy a 4" topper, but you would expect to replace this at some point in the future.
If you're seriously thinking of buy a memory foam mattress then buy one from one of the more reputable and established manufacturers. A memory foam mattress from Serta or Sealy is a good option as is buying from the original - and market leader - Tempur-Pedic.
Memory Foam Mattress-A Longer Lasting-Cheaper Alternative
The average conventional spring mattress has a life span of about five years. After that period, the mattress begins to sag at the center or create divots where you sleep (hammock effect), and this can contribute to back pain, and even more serious health problems. Even when an inner spring mattress is brand new, it can't compete with a memory foam mattress for a healthy night's rest. Many doctors recommend memory foam mattresses for their patients.
A memory foam mattress can easily last twice as long as an old fashioned inner spring mattress. National Memory Foam places a twenty year warranty on our Body Form memory foam mattresses and a ten year warranty on our Celina and Tri-Lux memory foam mattresses. The reason we have so much confidence in our products is because we know that our foam is manufactured to incredibly exacting standards, and will not compress or degrade the way other cheaper brands of foam can.
Find mattresses, pillows, and memory foam toppers at natonalmemoryfoam.com. Not All Memory Foams are Created Equal
We think it is great that a lot of manufacturers have begun producing memory foam. This has allowed the price of memory foam to come down and finally become an affordable product. And while this has also meant that a good number of quality memory foams have come onto the market, it has also meant that a greater number of low quality, cut rate foams have also appeared.
Memory foam isn't a commodity, and not all memory foams are created equal. As a general rule of thumb, you should avoid the really inexpensive memory foam mattresses you will find on the market. They are generally made of either low density memory foam or layered with other, cheaper foam products. In our experience, these inexpensive memory foam mattresses just won't give the same comfort as higher quality memory foam mattresses and will wear out relatively fast.
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A memory foam mattress can easily last twice as long as an old fashioned inner spring mattress. National Memory Foam places a twenty year warranty on our Body Form memory foam mattresses and a ten year warranty on our Celina and Tri-Lux memory foam mattresses. The reason we have so much confidence in our products is because we know that our foam is manufactured to incredibly exacting standards, and will not compress or degrade the way other cheaper brands of foam can.
Find mattresses, pillows, and memory foam toppers at natonalmemoryfoam.com. Not All Memory Foams are Created Equal
We think it is great that a lot of manufacturers have begun producing memory foam. This has allowed the price of memory foam to come down and finally become an affordable product. And while this has also meant that a good number of quality memory foams have come onto the market, it has also meant that a greater number of low quality, cut rate foams have also appeared.
Memory foam isn't a commodity, and not all memory foams are created equal. As a general rule of thumb, you should avoid the really inexpensive memory foam mattresses you will find on the market. They are generally made of either low density memory foam or layered with other, cheaper foam products. In our experience, these inexpensive memory foam mattresses just won't give the same comfort as higher quality memory foam mattresses and will wear out relatively fast.
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A Memory Foam Mattress Will Help You Get a Restful Night's Sleep: Wake up Feeling Refreshed!
A memory foam mattress is made of a very unique foam called viscoelastic foam. It is foam made of a unique material that has the ability to contour to your body's curves in response to body heat. This allows the memory foam to support the parts of your body that need it. Memory foam mattresses come in a variety of thicknesses to suit your personal needs.
When synthetic foam and certain chemicals are mixed they create a product with an increase in density weight. What this means is that every square foot of memory foam is condensed to create a more dense and viscous elastic foam. These memory mattresses provide you with what you need to sleep restfully while at the same time easing your aches and pains.
A mattress made of memory foam works by supporting your pressure points such as your lower back and behind your knees. The foam mattress elevates these points of stress by allowing your other body parts like your upper back and buttocks to sink deeper into the memory foam. This allows your natural curves to get the support they need. Many people find great relief with these mattresses and will sleep on nothing else. This is because their pressure points are relieved of any strain as they sleep.
Whether you are a stomach, side or back sleeper, the memory foam will contour around every curve of your body giving your body the support it needs without the stress. Your hips and shoulders will sink comfortably into the memory foam as you sleep on your side allowing you to sleep comfortably. When you get out of bed the memory foam will quickly regain its elastic properties and be ready to support you the next time you go to bed.
Many people suffering from aches and pains swear by the memory foam wishing they had made the switch from a conventional mattress sooner. These mattresses may not be for everybody, however, so be sure to try one out before you buy it.
When synthetic foam and certain chemicals are mixed they create a product with an increase in density weight. What this means is that every square foot of memory foam is condensed to create a more dense and viscous elastic foam. These memory mattresses provide you with what you need to sleep restfully while at the same time easing your aches and pains.
A mattress made of memory foam works by supporting your pressure points such as your lower back and behind your knees. The foam mattress elevates these points of stress by allowing your other body parts like your upper back and buttocks to sink deeper into the memory foam. This allows your natural curves to get the support they need. Many people find great relief with these mattresses and will sleep on nothing else. This is because their pressure points are relieved of any strain as they sleep.
Whether you are a stomach, side or back sleeper, the memory foam will contour around every curve of your body giving your body the support it needs without the stress. Your hips and shoulders will sink comfortably into the memory foam as you sleep on your side allowing you to sleep comfortably. When you get out of bed the memory foam will quickly regain its elastic properties and be ready to support you the next time you go to bed.
Many people suffering from aches and pains swear by the memory foam wishing they had made the switch from a conventional mattress sooner. These mattresses may not be for everybody, however, so be sure to try one out before you buy it.
Memory Foam Mattresses or Latex Foam Mattress? Which One Truly Backs Up to the Hype?
In recent years, a number of new mattress technologies have come onto the market. Two of the most popular types are memory foam mattresses and latex foam mattresses. Both memory foam mattresses and latex foam mattresses seek to solve a problem that most people are familiar with, the tossing and turning that most of us experience in bed. Most of this tossing and turning is caused by a process referred to as pressure point arousal. When we lie in bed at night, our body always rests more heavily on certain areas called pressure points. A side sleeper has pressure points located at the hip and shoulder, for example.
The purpose of both memory foam and latex mattresses are to reduce these pressure points, by distributing pressure over a wide surface area. Memory foam has the additional benefit of conforming very closely to the body, and actually "filling gaps" between the body and the mattress surface. Memory foam accomplishes this in part through the way it reacts to pressure. Metal springs and most types of foam will react to pressure by exerting equal, opposing force. Memory foam, because of its slow rebound time and open-cell structure, does not return pressure in this manner. The result is that less force is built up at pressure points, and a more consistent level of support is provided along the entire length of the body.
Latex mattresses, while they are a quality product, are exorbitantly expensive. A full mattress set with a foundation can cost as much as $3,000.00 dollars, compared to about $1,500.00 for a memory foam set. One advantage that probably belongs to latex mattresses is related to durability. Latex mattresses can last fifteen years without any compromise in performance. Memory foam, because of its greater pliability and ability to conform very closely to the body, tends to be slightly less durable, but can still last ten years with little or no degradation. In fact, some memory foam mattress brands such as Sleep Aid www.sleepaidfactory.com place up to twenty-year warranties on their mattresses. In any case, both memory foam mattresses and latex mattresses will last far longer than traditional innerspring mattresses, which have a lifespan of around five years.
One of the things that make memory foam unique, also giving it an important advantage over latex foam, is its ability to react to body heat. When pressure points bear down on a memory foam mattress, they transfer more heat, and therefore soften the foam. It is this reaction to pressure points that allows memory foam to conform so readily to different body types.
For those suffering from excessive pressure point arousal, or specific sleep disorders like fibromyalgia, memory foam mattresses will be a better choice, as they relieve pressure points more effectively than do latex foam mattresses. The most expensive product is not always the best, and mattresses are one instance where thorough research, less expensive memory foam mattresses comes out on top. Find more information about the benefits of memory foam at www.healco.com and www.A1mattress.com.
The purpose of both memory foam and latex mattresses are to reduce these pressure points, by distributing pressure over a wide surface area. Memory foam has the additional benefit of conforming very closely to the body, and actually "filling gaps" between the body and the mattress surface. Memory foam accomplishes this in part through the way it reacts to pressure. Metal springs and most types of foam will react to pressure by exerting equal, opposing force. Memory foam, because of its slow rebound time and open-cell structure, does not return pressure in this manner. The result is that less force is built up at pressure points, and a more consistent level of support is provided along the entire length of the body.
Latex mattresses, while they are a quality product, are exorbitantly expensive. A full mattress set with a foundation can cost as much as $3,000.00 dollars, compared to about $1,500.00 for a memory foam set. One advantage that probably belongs to latex mattresses is related to durability. Latex mattresses can last fifteen years without any compromise in performance. Memory foam, because of its greater pliability and ability to conform very closely to the body, tends to be slightly less durable, but can still last ten years with little or no degradation. In fact, some memory foam mattress brands such as Sleep Aid www.sleepaidfactory.com place up to twenty-year warranties on their mattresses. In any case, both memory foam mattresses and latex mattresses will last far longer than traditional innerspring mattresses, which have a lifespan of around five years.
One of the things that make memory foam unique, also giving it an important advantage over latex foam, is its ability to react to body heat. When pressure points bear down on a memory foam mattress, they transfer more heat, and therefore soften the foam. It is this reaction to pressure points that allows memory foam to conform so readily to different body types.
For those suffering from excessive pressure point arousal, or specific sleep disorders like fibromyalgia, memory foam mattresses will be a better choice, as they relieve pressure points more effectively than do latex foam mattresses. The most expensive product is not always the best, and mattresses are one instance where thorough research, less expensive memory foam mattresses comes out on top. Find more information about the benefits of memory foam at www.healco.com and www.A1mattress.com.
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