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
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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? |
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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 |
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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
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