Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Health Benefits of a Firm Mattress

Sleep is probably one of the last things you think of or wish to do in a busy person’s life.
There is too much to be done each day and sleeping seems to be a waste of time. It is not because people do not want to sleep; it is because people do not feel rested after they have slept.
They feel that they have just wasted time lying around trying to get some sleep. People want to sleep and get rested; unfortunately, they are not satisfied with the rest they get when they sleep.
There are even times when they feel worse after waking up, than they did before they went to bed. They feel their necks and backs aching and some parts of their body become stiff.
This is a common problem and the solution is unlike what most people actually think. There are many people out there who do not feel rested after sleeping. A problem that the health benefits of a firm mattress can solve.

More Relaxing Sleep

As people get older, their bodies became worn and needing more care. Their body becomes more and more susceptible to everything around them. Simple things like bumps and cuts will seem to hurt more than it used to.
The body, as it ages, becomes more sensitive, as people grow older, their needs change. This is the same for their beds. A regular spring bed, which has been adequate to provide rest to the body, will eventually be not enough to give them the proper rest that they need. Their body will still feel tired after sleeping in a regular spring bed because their body needs to feel more comfort.

More Comfort

The health benefit of a firm mattress is that it gives more comfort than a spring bed can have. Compared to spring beds or regular foam, firm beds can support the body better and provide more comfort. Unlike spring beds and foam mattresses, firm mattresses do not easily become deformed or lose their structure after several uses. It is made from a special material which reverts back to its original form when the person is not using it.
Firm mattresses are designed to adjust to the shape of the body so that each part of the body can be properly supported. This will minimize the discomfort a person feels when they stay in one position for too long while they sleep. In regular spring mattresses in St. Louis, certain body parts may get sore if the person stays in a certain position for a long time. This is because the spring bed does not distribute the body weight evenly to its surface; certain parts of the body will get more pressure than the others. This may lead to waking up between sleeps to change positions or even a sore body upon waking up.

Prevent Health Problems

Sleeping is the natural way the body can rest and repair itself. Unfortunately, there are times that sleeping can cause health problems. Some mattresses have poor body support that may lead to poor blood circulation to certain parts of the body.
Without proper blood supply, nutrients and oxygen deficiency will happen, leading to some health problems. An example of a problem that can be gotten from improper sleeping position is back pain. When people lay down, the spine needs proper support so that it will not feel abnormal pressure. Regular spring beds do not conform to the spine’s normal shape. It is the spine that adjusts to the shape of the bed in spring mattresses.

Properly conforms to the shape of the body

Firm mattresses are known for giving the body the proper support that it needs. It conforms to the spine’s natural shape to give it the most relaxing position when sleeping. The spine, neck and head support is the most sensitive part of the body when sleeping; firm mattresses are made to properly conform to these specific body parts so that they will feel comfortable while sleeping.
People all around the world are starting to recognize the health benefits of a firm mattresses and what they can do to improve not only the sleeping habits of individuals but also how it can improve their health. Even doctors recommend using firm mattresses to their patients who have trouble sleeping.
For those who are not familiar with firm mattresses, they are not really “firm.” These are mattresses that have been carefully enhanced by technology, quite similar to memory foam beds. However, changes have been to the structure of memory foam mattresses to create firm mattresses. People who have tried to sleep on a firm mattress do not want to sleep in regular spring or foam beds anymore.
There is really a big difference between a regular spring mattress and a firm mattress which makes sleeping feel like a brand new experience.  People should try sleeping on a firm mattress if they want to have sleep that they never have had in years.
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Friday, November 16, 2012

What Are the Benefits of a Good Mattress?



Our beds are very a very important part of our lives, possibly more important than many people realize. Having a good mattress is a key element in ensuring we get a full night’s sleep allowing us to feel refreshed and rejuvenated when we awaken. Does this spark an idea?


Importance of a Sound Sleep

·         A good mattress can provide a restful sleep helping to eliminate tossing and turning. A fitful sleep can bring about a lack of energy, depression, and inability to concentrate.
Stress Relief
·         A good mattress can lower stress levels brought on by lack of sleep. Medical News Today reports that individuals who have less anxiety and tension in their lives are happier, more fulfilled, age more slowly, and live longer day
Back Pain
·         Mattresses that conform to the contours of the body can help reduce back pain and other physical discomforts. A quality mattress can also help alleviate vertebrae stress.
Personal Choice
·         Mattresses are a personal choice. Coil mattresses are very durable and offer firm support, but they are supple. Foam mattresses conform to one's body, relieving pressure points and providing maximum comfort.
Mattress Design
·         Mattresses designed with specific numbers and arrangements of coils can bring about various levels of comfort and support. The mattress design also needs to adapt to the body's natural curves and alignment of the spine.

Reference:
·         EHow
·         What are the benefits of having a good mattress?Pat Krueger

Monday, November 12, 2012

Your Mattress Influences on Your Sleep

Your Mattress Influences on your sleep

According to the article “Can a Mattress Really Impact Your Sleep?” we have come to the conclusion that a mattress can really impact your sleep. Although there isn't specific scientific evidence to prove that one type of mattress will help you sleep better than another, some mattresses will make your body rest better than others.

Sleepless nights, tossing, turning and exhausted mornings -- we all have experienced that. But did you know that sleeping on the right mattress can help alleviate these problems and remind you what it feels like to be rested? We now know that mattresses really do matter when it comes to getting a good night's sleep!

According to a study by Research Triangle International and Drs. Andy Krystal and Jack Edinger from Duke University, you may not have to be a princess to feel the pea under your mattress. Their four-year study looked at how different support levels of mattresses impacted sleep, pain and daytime functioning. More than 16,000 nights of sleep were evaluated on 128 subjects, making this one of the largest studies ever completed on normal pain-free sleepers and how mattresses impact their health.

Previous Studies Stumble
Very few studies have looked at the effect mattresses have on sleep and pain, and the ones that have been done only looked at small numbers of people or small numbers of mattresses. The small sample sizes often led to the conclusion that "medium-firm" mattresses are the best for sleep. The error in this conclusion is two-fold. First, there is no recognized definition for what a "medium-firm" mattress would feel like. A 250-pound person may describe a mattress as soft while a 125-pound person may describe the same mattress as firm. Second, there were people in the study that slept well on other mattresses. Should they sleep on medium-firm mattresses even though they slept better on a softer or firmer mattress?

Other studies have come to the conclusion that mattresses have no impact on sleep. These studies have typically used small numbers of subjects or have used university students. The use of university students is a poor choice, since this group is often very sleep-deprived. These students, given an opportunity, can sleep just about anywhere -- laying on the floor or sitting in the classroom!

Mattresses Matter
The study by Krystal and Edinger overcame the shortcomings of previous studies by examining a large number of people (128), a large variety of different firmness of mattresses (seven), and a large number of nights on each mattress (four weeks). After evaluating more than 16,000 nights of sleep it was clear that even small differences in mattress support (soft, medium, firm) correlated with changes in sleep and pain. This is a clear indication that mattresses really do matter. However, the study had a second powerful conclusion: We may not be able to determine which mattresses are best for us when we are awake. 

Attention Shoppers!
The fact that people are very poor at selecting which mattresses would allow them to sleep pain-free should immediately interest consumers in the midst of mattress shopping. What's the reason for this phenomenon? The answer lies in what happens to our body while sleeping. We pass through different stages of sleep each night. One of those stages called "rapid eye movement" (REM) is the stage of sleep when our most vivid dreams take place. To prevent us from acting out our dreams, we lose skeletal muscle tone. The skeletal muscles that support our back relax and we lose spinal support. So, a mattress that felt supportive while you were awake with the muscles active may perform differently when you are in REM sleep.
It would appear that we can all be a princess (or prince) when we sleep, meaning we really can feel those mattress differences, especially when we're catching some “Zzzs”.

Reference:
  • Huffpost Healthy Living
  • Huffpost Healthy Living. Dr. Robert Oexman. 10/14/2012

  • Can a Mattress Really Impact Your Sleep?




Your mattress influences on your sleep



 Your Mattress Influences on your sleep
 
According to the article “Can a Mattress Really Impact Your Sleep?” we have come to the conclusion that a mattress can really impact your sleep. Although there isn't specific scientific evidence to prove that one type of mattress will help you sleep better than another, some mattresses will make your body rest better than others.

Sleepless nights, tossing, turning and exhausted mornings -- we all have experienced that. But did you know that sleeping on the right mattress can help alleviate these problems and remind you what it feels like to be rested? We now know that mattresses really do matter when it comes to getting a good night's sleep!

According to a study by Research Triangle International and Drs. Andy Krystal and Jack Edinger from Duke University, you may not have to be a princess to feel the pea under your mattress. Their four-year study looked at how different support levels of mattresses impacted sleep, pain and daytime functioning. More than 16,000 nights of sleep were evaluated on 128 subjects, making this one of the largest studies ever completed on normal pain-free sleepers and how mattresses impact their health.

Previous Studies Stumble
Very few studies have looked at the effect mattresses have on sleep and pain, and the ones that have been done only looked at small numbers of people or small numbers of mattresses. The small sample sizes often led to the conclusion that "medium-firm" mattresses are the best for sleep. The error in this conclusion is two-fold. First, there is no recognized definition for what a "medium-firm" mattress would feel like. A 250-pound person may describe a mattress as soft while a 125-pound person may describe the same mattress as firm. Second, there were people in the study that slept well on other mattresses. Should they sleep on medium-firm mattresses even though they slept better on a softer or firmer mattress?
Other studies have come to the conclusion that mattresses have no impact on sleep. These studies have typically used small numbers of subjects or have used university students. The use of university students is a poor choice, since this group is often very sleep-deprived. These students, given an opportunity, can sleep just about anywhere -- laying on the floor or sitting in the classroom!
Mattresses Matter
The study by Krystal and Edinger overcame the shortcomings of previous studies by examining a large number of people (128), a large variety of different firmness of mattresses (seven), and a large number of nights on each mattress (four weeks). After evaluating more than 16,000 nights of sleep it was clear that even small differences in mattress support (soft, medium, firm) correlated with changes in sleep and pain. This is a clear indication that mattresses really do matter. However, the study had a second powerful conclusion: We may not be able to determine which mattresses are best for us when we are awake. 

Attention Shoppers!
The fact that people are very poor at selecting which mattresses would allow them to sleep pain-free should immediately interest consumers in the midst of mattress shopping. What's the reason for this phenomenon? The answer lies in what happens to our body while sleeping. We pass through different stages of sleep each night. One of those stages called "rapid eye movement" (REM) is the stage of sleep when our most vivid dreams take place. To prevent us from acting out our dreams, we lose skeletal muscle tone. The skeletal muscles that support our back relax and we lose spinal support. So, a mattress that felt supportive while you were awake with the muscles active may perform differently when you are in REM sleep.
It would appear that we can all be a princess (or prince) when we sleep, meaning we really can feel those mattress differences, especially when we're catching some “Zzzs”.

Reference:
  • Huffpost Healthy Living
  • Huffpost Healthy Living. Dr. Robert Oexman. 10/14/2012

  • Can a Mattress Really Impact Your Sleep?

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Ditex Vs Competitors Part 2

Ditex Vs Competitors (Part 2)

Natural Cotton vs. Polyfoam
Most mattresses are made with petroleum-based polyfoam.  Even so-called soy-based polyfoams contain approximately 90 percent petroleum based synthetic polyurethane, which dry out and break down over time.  Ditex incorporates 100 percent organic cotton into every innerspring mattress regardless of price point.  Cotton is the most comfortable and durable upholstery material available.  If you are going to sleep on a mattress for one-third of your life, would you prefer to sleep on natural cotton or synthetic polyfoam?
 
 

 
Tufted vs. Quilted
Quilted mattresses are typically found in the mattress industry.  Quilting machines stitch layers of polyfoam and fiber together creating the top surface of a mattress.  Ditex hand-tufts its premium mattresses, sewing through the entire mattress with a very long needle.  Stitching a mattress from top to bottom locks all upholstery layers together with the innerspring creating a mattress that will stay comfortable longer.


 
Coil Counts vs. Gauge
Marketing departments for many manufacturers boast high mattress coil counts.  More coils in the same space (most manufacturers publish queen size coil counts) means smaller coils.  Smaller coils mean thinner wire.  Thinner wire means less firmness and support.  It is much more important to have thicker (heavier gauge) steel coils than a higher number of coils.  Ditex only uses large, heavy (gauge) steel coils for maximum comfort and support