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Pillow Talk
Selecting a Pillow can sometimes be as hard as finding a new mattress, however the easiest way is to lie down on your bed and see the gap between your head to the bed with your shoulder straight.
That is the size of a compressed pillow that you require.
Larger the shoulder larger the pillow is the easy thing to remember.
Your neck should be straight not too high or too low!
Some Recommendations
Be sure you have a comfortable pillow to rest your head on as you hopefully spend about one third of your day and night in bed sleeping. With so many choices on the market, you might be stumped about what type of bed pillow will give you the best night's rest. We'll take some of the mystery about buying a bed pillow.
Do You Sleep on Your Back, Your Side, or Your Stomach?
If you sleep on your back, you might want a flat bed pillow. If you sleep on your side or your stomach, you'll want good support for your neck. Most quality pillows give information about the best use for the type of pillow you're considering. Try out several types for greatest comfort.
Choose the Fill You Prefer for Your Bed Pillow
After size, the next most important thing to decide is what type of fill you want. A foam pillow will feel firm and hold its shape throughout the night, even when you shift on the bed. A down pillow will squish with your head and give it a soft cushion. You can crumple it up for snuggling. Something right in the middle would be a pillow made with polyester filling. And a good quality compromise might be a pillow with a core of foam or feathers, surrounded or wrapped with an outer coat of soft down. Most top quality feather and down pillows are hypo-allergenic and can be used by people with allergies. Latex and Memory foam a great options for those needing more specialized comfort
Do You Like a Soft or Firm Bed Pillow?
The "loft" of a bed pillow is determined by the volume of fill it contains. For a firm pillow, the fill will be tighter. For a soft pillow, the fill will be lighter. Regardless of the firmness
Types of Pillows
Latex Pillows
Latex pillows are the firmest of pillows, so if you like a soft, squishy pillow steer away. They often come moulded to a certain shape for added neck support and to reduce points of pressure.
So if you suffer from neck and back pain, it may be a good idea to investigate one of these. Latex pillows should all be hypo-allergenic, as it is almost impossible for dust mites and mildew to live in them, ensuring a healthy, clean nights sleep.
Latex pillows hold their shape very well so look good in pillowcases as well as being comfortable. Some latex is designed to be porous so air will flow through the pillow, increasing circulation and comfort.
Wool Pillows
Are a long lasting, healthy pillow that are also wonderful for allergy suffers. While I like a relatively firm pillow, when buying wool I always choose a softer fill then normal as it can be rock hard if tightly packed.
But in saying that, wool pillows do hold their shape very well. Wool pillows are very well ventilated and their circulatory qualities ensure your body temperature is regulated throughout the night, meaning they are great for people who experience night sweats or wake up uncomfortably hot during the night.
Cotton Pillows
Cotton pillows have similar hypo-allergenic and ventilation qualities to wool pillows but are much softer. They also compress quickly so are good for people who like flat pillows or who scrunch theirs up into all sorts of shapes.
Down or Feather Pillows
Down or Feather Pillows are as divine as down duvets - soft, comfortable, breathable and available in a range of firmnesses. They can come as down or feathers alone, or a combination, but down is the softest.
Down and feather pillows are easily molded to find a comfortable shape, but watch out for the cheaper ones as the feathers can often be left with sharp bits on them which may inadvertently stick you in the neck. The only negative is many people are allergic to this type of pillow, mainly due to the dust left in the feathers during processing. However, there are new hypo-allergenic fills coming on the market that offer the same sensation as down but with more allergy friendly qualities.
What is Memory Foam?
In our experience not everybody is familiar as to what Visco Elastic Memory Foam is (often called nasa memory foam). We therefore felt it prudent to outline its properties and benefits, as shown below.
Memory Foam is probably the biggest revolution that has hit the bedding, orthopaedic and healthcare market since the early 1990’s.
Memory Foam is a by-product of NASA space technology. Originally developed to reduce the effect of G Forces on astronauts by supporting and reducing the pressures their bodies are subjected to during take off and re-entering the earth’s atmosphere.
Memory foam has a unique open cell structure that reacts and responds to body heat and weight by moulding to the contours of your body, therefore optimising the support it can give you by almost eliminating all pressure points your body is usually subjected to. It is the most effective material for relieving pressure points and used in hospitals throughout the world for prevention of pressure sores and has multiple orthopaedic and other health benefits.
The Contour memory foam neck pillow has been designed with an inherent cervical roll to keep your neck and spine in alignment. The contour memory foam pillow moulds to the contours of your head and neck, regardless of how you sleep, thus virtually eliminating pressure points to your neck, spine and vertebrae.
This memory foam pillow is the perfect orthopaedic aid if you suffer from more severe injuries or problems to your neck, spine, and vertebrae or simply want to experience the perfect sleep. It can also alleviate headaches and migraines and reduce snoring. |
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