Memory Foam

Research is producing some disturbing news about Americans and the condition of severe excessive daytime sleepiness.  It is estimated that 19.5% of American adults suffer from moderate to severe sleepiness during the daytime.  A higher percentage of women are affected than men by this.  We can understand the potential for workplace injuries and driving accidents to increase as people are functioning at less than their full alertness while at work and driving to and from their place of employment.

What is keeping America awake?  There can be specific health issues, such as snoring or sleep apnea.  Sometimes we can choose to become sleep-deprived in an effort to “stay on top of things”.  The advancements in technology, certainly make that an easier possibility as we are able to do our banking or research on the computer 24/7!  Staying up after the children are in bed to catch up on household chores or planning for the next day’s activities, is a common and understandable choice, but at what cost to your own health?  Work can bring us home late or a family who has an activity packed calendar may prevent a regular routine for sleep.  Then we have those people who may go to bed at an early enough time only to toss and turn as they are stressed over work or responsibilities or upcoming events.  For those that are shift-workers, the irregular hours make it hard for the body to know when is the right time to sleep.

Sleepiness is underestimated in its daily life consequences for the general population but it is never a good idea to curtail your sleep.

The joy and anticipation of awaiting for your newborn child can seem to quickly fade as the hours of sleep become less and less for a soon to-be-mom!  The first trimester a mom will tend to sleep more than usual as her body is working to protect and nurture the developing baby.  It’s usually later in the pregnancy that finding that deep uninterrupted sleep seems to become that illusive dream!

The biggest reason this occurs is the increasing size of the fetus which makes finding a comfortable sleeping position a challenge.  For those who love sleeping on their backs or stomachs, the adjustment to sleeping on their side can take awhile.  Basic movements in bed become slightly more difficult as a women’s body size changes!

Here are a few other common causes to interrupted sleep:

• Bathroom breaks - the increased pressure on the bladder and the ’stepped-up’ work of the kidneys contributes to this as well.
• Blood pumping - increased heart activity to send sufficient blood to the body increases the heart rate.
• Difficulty breathing - the diaphragm is pushed against by the growing uterus.
• Leg cramps and backaches - extra weight being carried can induce this plus the hormone, relaxin which develops during this time causes instability leading to injuries.
• Constipation and heartburn - the digestive system slows down and food remains in the stomach longer causing these symptoms.

Understanding the whys of sleep deprivation may help you to hang in there mom!  There are some helps out there, such as the memory foam adjustable leg support which can alleviate leg cramps and back ache, which may make this time a bit easier.  Remember, the wait will be worth it all when you look into your new born’s face!

Its summer time and that generally means more travel is done than any other time of the year.  Children are out of school, the weather is pleasant and families love to plan reunions, weddings, etc. at this great time of year.  While many may choose to travel by their own transportation, due to distance and time, many vacationers choose the airlines as a quicker and easier method of transportation.  We know that of late, many passengers have begun to grumble about the service of budget carriers but the low fare seems to continue to lure them in. 

While the flight appears to be a great price when you book your ticket on the internet or by the travel agent, once you get to the ticket counter of the airline, there seems to be a never ending list of items they are charging you for.  Too much weight in the luggage, too many pieces of luggage and then once you are on the flight, there is a charge for meals, beverages, perhaps pillows, blankets and basic comfort items.  Have the carriers gone too far?

In an effort to save on a few of these costs, we need to be savvy packers when travelling!  Only take the clothes you will absolutely wear, try to mix and match items and remember, worse case scenario, you can always find a laundromat and wash a few of your items.  It s okay to wear an item more than once!    Ensure you have grabbed some food at home or at the airport itself, in case you are traveling over mealtime and when it comes to beverages, water is better for you anyways, so why pay for the soda? 

Here is the one item you should not leave home without that the airlines cannot provide for you at any cost –the memory foam neck roll pillow.   This easy to carry pillow will provide the comfort you need for your neck while you enjoy your flight knowing that you have saved money in as many ways as possible!  You will be relaxed and pain free by tucking this pillow behind your neck, aligning your body and relieving pressure points. 

Buying this pillow will allow you the comfort of starting out on the right foot for your holidays - taking care of your own health.  No airline will care that much for you!

One of the more common problems faced by pregnant women during their second and third trimesters is bad circulation, particularly in their legs.  Changes in blood circulation and the stress on the leg muscles caused by the extra weight of the baby are probable factors contributing to leg cramps.

Simple exercises like stretching your legs before you go to sleep can be beneficial.  Try to change position, from sitting to standing, very regularly.  Walking will also promote blood circulation and a gentle massage on the cramped area will soothe the discomfort.

The memory foam adjustable leg support pillow would be a consideration for night time sleeping or just watching television.  By elevating your legs, blood circulation is increased and relief will be gained from back pain, leg cramps and muscle spasm.  There is no more need to stack regular pillows which can slip and slide.  One pillow can be the solution.

Did you know you can be allergy-free?  Well, at least when you sleep, if you consider trying a hypoallergenic pillow.

Anyone suffering from different dust allergies should seriously consider a hypoallergenic pillow.  These pillows are designed to block out allergens such as dust mites, which we experience while sleeping.  It is also highly recommended that bedding be changed frequently as dust mites love living inside our bedding.  You must also consider looking at purchasing new pillows if your present pillows are older and soiled.  You may be providing the perfect home for dust mites if no changes take place!  Reducing these allergens you breathe in at night will reduce those typical allergy symptoms such as stuffy, runny nose, sore throat, asthma attacks, congestion or itchy eyes.

A good set of hypoallergenic pillows will ensure you don’t have anymore restless sleeps at night and since we sleep about 1/3 of our lives, we need to be properly rested to tackle the duties of the day every morning!

We are all created uniquely with different likes and dislikes.  This holds true for our preference of sleeping at night as well.  Some enjoy sleeping on their side while others prefer their backs and still we cannot forget those who choose their stomach.  How great to know there are pillows designed with each style of sleeper in mind.  This may mean taking extra time to choose the pillow that is right for you but in the end you will be so much happier for a good night’s rest.

Some simple facts to keep in mind while choosing that perfect pillow for you:

• Ensure the pillow creates a natural line for your head, neck and spine
• One properly fitting pillow, instead of two stacked pillows, will keep everything aligned
• Ensure the pillow suits to your sleeping style, whether that is side, back or stomach

When you know what to look for, choosing the right pillow is made easy and you won’t have to fear wandering the aisles for hours to make your decision!  They have even designed pillows to meet multiply needs.  If you perhaps are one of those people who changes their preference for sleeping on your side and back throughout the night,  consider the Down and Memory Foam Cradle Pillow which will be a perfect fit.

The simple formula you are searching for to improve your sleep may be just a pillow away!

Somewhere along the way, society has equated being a good employee with working long, hard hours.  We have placed ourselves into a vicious cycle of working late, grabbing fast-food meals, sleeping less than eight hours, not exercising and then starting the next day doing the same thing all over again!  This pattern is taking it’s toll on our health, our marriages and family life.

Our bodies were made to “talk” to us by the various ailments or aches and pains we may feel.  The question is when are we going to start listening to them?  What would your aching back be saying to you…let’s see.

If your back could talk would it ask you to move around and stretch every so often during the work day?  Would it ask you NOT to stay until dark three times a week at the office?  Would your back enjoy a walk or run for 30 minutes 5 times a week and perhaps some muscle strengthening exercises?  If you were to ask your back about sleep, it may say “I require at least 7-8 hours every night with supportive, comfortable pillows to keep everything aligned”.

Why don’t you and your back consider a memory foam spinal back pillow?  This pillow may start a relationship with your aching back that will last a lifetime!

If you share a bed, or even a house, with someone that snores, it can be extremely disruptive to your night’s sleep. After all, some people are extremely loud snorers, meaning it’s roughly equivalent to trying to sleep through an annoying alarm clock all night long. If you’ve tried ignoring it and that hasn’t worked, advance to ear plugs. If that also doesn’t work, use technology to lessen some of the problem.

One option in this vein is a snore pillow. Specially designed to support the neck and airway, these pillows are very effective at quelling some people from their nightly snoring. The effectiveness of the pillow, of course, depends on the individual, but it’s at least worth a shot. If it doesn’t clear the problem, consider having the snorer take a doctor’s visit to see if the issue isn’t something like sleep apnea or a deviated septum.