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Arguably the most important feature on any bed
is the mattress. While the headboard and body of a bed may be
nice to look at, it's the mattress that's going to provide you
with the comfort for a good night's sleep. These days, buying
a mattress takes research and time due to the different types
of materials they are made of and the large number of brands
out there to choose from. Still, it's not as daunting a task
as many people would think when first walking into a store to
purchase a mattress.
There are three basic materials that make up mattresses these
days. The first are the traditional coil springs. While the
size and flexibility change depending on the brand you buy,
spring mattresses are pretty much universal. They hold up for
a long time and offer the body good support, although they may
also place more stress on the body than the other mattress types,
such as air mattresses. These types can be cheap and inflatable
for camping, or more complex, such as those featuring thousands
of tiny latex air bubbles that provide a soft and flexible mattress.
The final mattress type out there is the most talked about these
days. They are known as memory foam mattresses and what makes
them so great is that they perfectly form to any body type.
These also tend to keep the shape of those people laying on
them, which makes it easier for the foam to position itself
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Chester Mattress - 24 Hour Delivery
Chester Mattress - Firm Tension - Firmness rating: 8/10 |
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KingKoil 2000 - 24 Hour Delivery
KingKoil 2000 - Firm Tension - Firmness rating: 9/10 |
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Cotton Stripe - 24 Hour Delivery
Cotton Stripe - Medium/Firm - Firmness rating: 8/10 |
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Dorlux Deep Sleep - 24 Hour Delivery
Dorlux Deep Sleep - Medium/Firm Tension - Firmness rating: 7/10 |
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Simmons 1000 Pocket - 24 Hour Delivery
Simmons 1000 Pocket - Medium/Firm Tension - Firmness rating: 8/10 |
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Simmons 1400 Pocket - 24 Hour Delivery
Simmons 1400 Pocket - Medium/Firm Tension - Firmness rating: 8/10 |
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Pocket Spring Co Wharfedale - 24 Hour Delivery
Pocket Spring Co Wharfedale - Medium/Firm Tension - Firmness rating: 8/10 |
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Natural Luxury 1800 - 24 Hour Delivery
Natural Luxury 1800 - Medium/Firm Tension - Firmness rating: 8/10 |
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Sealy Windermere - 24 Hour Delivery
Sealy Windermere - Med/Firm Tension - Firmness rating: 7/10 |
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Hypnos Heritage Superbe - 24 Hour Delivery
Hypnos Heritage Superbe - Medium/Firm Tension - Firmness rating: 8/10 |
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Rest Assured Haven 800 - 24 Hour Delivery
Rest Assured Haven 800 - Medium/Firm Tension - Firmness rating: 8/10 |
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SilentNight 2100 - 24 Hour Delivery
SilentNight 2100 - Medium Tension - Firmness rating: 7/10 |
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Pocket Spring Hebden 1600 - 24 Hour Delivery
Pocket Spring Hebden 1600 - Medium Tension - Firmness rating: 7/10 |
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Mirrorform Perfect Sleeper - 24 Hour Delivery
Mirrorform Perfect Sleeper - Medium Tension - Firmness rating: 7/10 |
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Sleep Well |
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Occasionally, it seems that a "good night's sleep"
eludes a person without good reason. One can be adequately fatigued,
get proper exercise, have a quiet household and perfect room
temperature, but still find themselves awake throughout the
night. Individuals who experience this frustration often resort
to methods that are, at first, quite simple, such as eliminating
that extra cup of tea to decrease caffeine consumption, or drinking
milk before retiring, but sometimes those diet changes do not
help. So many people then decide to try mild sleep aids, hypnosis,
meditation, or even "white noise" machines to relax.
These lifestyle additions and changes may very well help the
insomniac sufferer to finally drop off into blissful slumber,
but occasionally the inability to sleep continues, and may even
become chronic. If a physician's exam fails to diagnose any
physical problem, and the individual believes that stress and/or
anxiety is not the issue, then it may be time to look into other
aspects of their sleep environment-namely, their mattress, pillow,
and sleep positions. Their existing provisions and posture may
be culprits for actual physical discomfort that the individual
may not even realize, and could perhaps cause sleeplessness.
Since so much time is spent in bed (approximately 1/3 of life),
it's imperative to find a bed that meets individual needs. If
too hard or too soft for a person's structure and muscles, a
mattress can actually prevent, instead of induce sleep. (A way
to check: if your hand can fit loosely under your back and onto
the mattress, it may be too hard; if it's too tight of a fit,
the mattress may be too soft. Normally, a person up to 11 stones
in weight should use a soft mattress, and one over 16 should
choose a hard mattress.) Furthermore, unnatural positions due
to improper pillows can cause repeated awakenings, backaches,
and neck stiffness, even if sleep is eventually achieved on
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Today's sophisticated technology |
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Fortunately, today's sophisticated technology
has allowed bed design than can meet the needs of many. Two
of the most well-known are the Vi-Spring and Tempur mattresses.
Both offer outstanding understanding of the optimization of
whole-body support, and both have been shown to improve sleep
quality and quantity.
The Vi-Spring is a "spring interior" mattress which uses over
1000 individual, calico-covered pocket springs for support and
durability. Immediately after its introduction in the early
1900's, luxury London hotels and liners offered them to discerning
guests, who later spread the word until the public demand for
residential Vi-Spring beds were met. They recognized the quality
of sleep that it gave, primarily from providing support from
where bodies required it while at rest. Vi-Spring mattresses,
with their luxurious, natural fillings such as cotton, lambs
wool, horsehair, silk or cashmere, are built to last and never
need turning to retain their efficiency.
Another choice of a superb mattress is the Tempur mattress.
It also offers outstanding support and better comfort than traditional
mattresses, especially for those who suffer from backaches.
The Tempur mattress is found in depths of 15, 20 and 25 cm,
and can be utilized with any frame or base. Its pressure-relieving
qualities can be also be enhanced by extra soft quilting.
The Vi-Spring and Tempur Mattresses will certainly make a body
feel supported and cushioned, but some folks may prefer to try
other offerings from before spending from a few hundred to a
few thousand pounds. Tempur has designed an overlay mattress
that can be used over an existing mattress (less than five years
old and in good condition) to achieve similar sleep improvement
from better support, as well as a variety of pillows made from
their special construction materials. The pillows' structure
is meant to provide optimum neck relaxation, which can decrease
tossing and turning through the night. The four different pillow
models (three of which are specifically for back and neck pain
sufferers) are all temperature sensitive and what is referred
to as visco-elastic. This means that they will react to body
temperature and shape to body curvature. By aligning the head
and neck to the spine, pain is reduced for better sleep quality.
Some people may receive a more restful sleep in a bed that cradles
them more than traditional mattresses. They may find a sleigh
bed helpful.
First appearing in the early 19th century, the sleigh bed displayed
a headboard and footboard which curved upward, and actually
resembled a horse-drawn sleigh. Sleigh beds are built with various
woods, metals and materials, but are usually designed for just
one person. The design gives the sleeper not only a feeling
of security, but freedom from disturbance of another individual's
movements, contact and noises, again allowing for an improved
night of rest.
It's clear that no one has to live with insomnia or disturbed
sleep. With a little time and help, anyone can find the mattress
and/or pillows that are best for their needs. For additional
information about other ways to get better sleep quality, and
to find out more about what's available, visit www.classicbedsteads.co.uk.
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