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Better Mattresses for a Better Night’s Sleep

posted by pbcnr 11:23 PM
Friday, October 10, 2008

Better Mattresses for a Better Night’s Sleep

Health news is full of discussion about the importance of a good night’s sleep. According to research quoted in the Washington Post, a chronic lack of sleep can increase the risk of contracting many illnesses, including cancer, diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. Longer work days, increases in family responsibilities and financial stresses all contribute to the overall population in the United States sleeping fewer hours than they did a decade ago.

Another contributor to lack of sleep is discomfort in bed. Those who sleep on old-fashioned spring mattresses do not get the same quality support that newer types of mattresses can offer. Lack of support can cause tossing and turning and waking up sore and unrefreshed.

The introduction of memory foam mattresses into the market significantly changed sleep for the better. Memory foam was initially developed by NASA to protect its astronauts from thrust when lifting off in the space shuttle. Memory foam gets its name from the fact that it keeps a memory of the pressure exerted against it. When you press your hand into it, it supports the hand on all sides and retains its shape for a moment even after the pressure has been released. When sleeping on a memory foam mattress, the foam conforms to your body’s shape and supports your entire body, relieving the pressure points that frequently occur with a spring mattress. The foam itself is breathable and remains cool, allowing maximum comfort and reducing overheating while sleeping.

Memory foam mattresses are beginning to appear in local mattress stores, but the best place to see a wide range of memory foam alternatives is Padco Memory Foam (padcomemoryfoam.com) online. Padco carries several lines of memory foam products including mattresses, mattress toppers, pillows, lounge sacs, and even pet beds. All of Padco’s memory foam lines are made in the United States and represent the highest quality in both design and materials.

One of Padco’s new product lines is becoming popular with those concerned about the environment. The Green Memory Foam line is made from plant-based materials which cut down on environmentally harmful emissions during the manufacturing process. Green Memory Foam mattresses provide the same comfort and support as all of Padco’s other memory foam products.

Even dogs and cats can get a good night’s sleep on Padco’s memory foam pet beds. The pet beds come in sizes to fit all dogs and cats and are covered with a durable microfiber cover in many color options that can be removed and washed.

Padco ships free anywhere in the United States. Orders can be securely placed on the company’s website or by calling and speaking with a customer service representative. Shopping online is a great alternative to having to fight traffic to get to the mall.

While it might not be possible to sleep more hours in a day, it is definitely possible to get better sleep when you do. Once you sleep on a quality memory foam mattress, you will understand why they are taking over the industry.