What NASA stumbled across in their success at making astronauts more comfortable during a space launch was how to make the rest of us more comfortable while we sleep. The material NASA engineered, called Memory Foam, is sensitive to the heat the human body emits and has the ability to automatically adjust to body weight and temperature.

The result is a luxurious sleeping experience, not only because memory foam removes irksome pressure points that interfere with a restful sleep, but also because memory foam aims to relieve aches and pains that can accumulate throughout the working day.

Memory foam is heat sensitive. Microscopic memory pockets react to body heat and weight. This reaction allows the foam to mould to the body contours giving correct alignment of the spine. Polyurethane foam does not have the ability to respond to temperature.

Weight and pressure distribution is maximised when the whole body comes into contact with a memory foam mattress. If you push your hand into its surface it will leave an impression for several seconds after you remove your hand. Ordinary foam regains its original shape immediately after your hand has been removed; it has no memory at all.

The pressure-relieving qualities of memory foam can best be demonstrated with a ball-bearing. When dropped onto a normal foam mattress the bearing will bounce high, however, when dropped onto a memory foam mattress the bearing will land with a thump! This is because the memory foam has absorbed nearly all the downward pressure and clearly shows why the memory foam has pressure relieving properties. A memory foam mattress needs no turning and due to its comfort can reduce body movement by up to 80%. Many medical Institutions endorse memory foam for its unique properties which help and even prevent pressure sores and improve circulation.

The main points are:-

The heat sensitive visco-elastic memory foam moulds to the body improving posture and circulation.
The weight of the body is absorbed by the memory foam preventing bed sores.
The relaxed body has less desire to move and a more restful sleep is achieved.
Reduced movement means less stress on joints easing arthritic pain.
Correct spine alignment has enormous benefits to back pain sufferers

Over 60% of the population in mainland Europe sleep on foam mattresses, compared to 1% of the British population! What do they know that we don’t?

Sprung mattresses rely on springs that force upwards pressure against the body. This causes the body stress and results in a restless night. Memory foam works in a completely different way; it absorbs the weight of the body, whatever shape or size, and forms a cradle that moulds to the body contours without pressure or force

The structure of memory foam allows air to flow freely which helps to maintain a constant mattress temperature. The qualities of Visco Elastic ensure the most comfortable sleep possible because the foam is breathable, non-irritating and assists in the dissipation of moisture.

Head - Proper support will encourage the neck muscles relax and help prevent tension headaches

Back – Aligning the back correctly on a memory foam mattress will lower the chance of back pain

Pelvis and Hips - A memory foam mattress will mould to the contours of the body, this reduces pressure reducing the risk of swollen hip joints or an aching pelvic area

Lower Leg and Heels - Circulatory problems which can cause swollen calves and feet can be prevented by spreading pressure. Chaffing and soreness can also be avoided.

Allergy Sufferers – Memory foam is anti-microbial and dust-mite preventative. This makes memory foam superb for people with allergies, particularly asthma. The covers can be removed for regular cleaning.

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