Buying a Mattress -Which Mattress is The Best?
A good night's rest is the foundation of a good life. And the quality of that sleep influences our health, our social interactions, and our financial and work relationsips. One thing more than any other affects our quality of sleep and that is a good mattress. Mattresses last (if well cared form) from ten to twenty years. So choosing a good mattress can be one of the best or worst decisions a consumer can make. So doesn't it make sense to take some time to find the best mattress for your situation and price range. Types of Mattresses • Innerspring (eg. Serta, Seely, Beauty Rest)• Memory Foam (eg.Temper Pedic)• Air (eg. Sleep Number)• Latex foam (eg. Sultan Erfjord)• Adjustable beds• Waterbeds (yes, they are still around) • Futon The key, according to both Consumer Reports and Arthritis Today is to a choose a mattress that fully and comfortably supports your spine. Six of the seven mattress types perform well in supporting the spine. The adjustable bed, which may be necessary for medical reasons, such as congestive heart disease,hypertension, back or joint pain, or other medical reasons, does not allow for free movement of the spine during sleep.
Mattress Buying Guidelines •Before buy your mattress online. It is always better to go directly to the store and try out each mattress by lying on it for ten to fifteen minutes. Yes,it may feel awkward, but you'll be glad you did. •Pretend you're are Goldilocks. If your shoulders and back begin to ache after a few minutes, the mattress is too firm. If you sink deep into the mattress and can't easily turn over, the bed is too soft. However,if after a few minutes you find yourself about to drift off to sleep this bed is just right.
• Innerspring mattresses should have a minimum of 312 coils per full size bed: the more coils the more support. Always buy a box spring at the same time that you purchase an innerspring mattress and don't mix brands. The box spring and mattress are designed to work together.
Shop around,compare prices and quality. The mattress you purchase today is the foundation of health and success in the years to come.
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