My mother is a nurse. When I was pregnant, I bought a mattress for my son’s crib. She saw it and had a fit. She took it back to the store and got another one because she said the one I had didn’t have enough coils. She said even babies need support.
I am buying a queen size bed and figured out that it’s better to buy a basic mattress and then invest in a really good Foam Mattress topper (pad). Can you recommend a good thick one that is not horribly expensive?
Firm talalay latex with a wool fleece pad.
http://www.foambymail.com/LatexMattress.html
http://www.cuddledown.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=745&itemType=PRODUCT&RS=1&keyword=fleece
Have purchased 2 king size beds in last 2 years and hate them both. The first was memory foam…. hurts the lower back…can’t move feel suffocating. Next was a firm pillowtop which broke down in less than a year. One person is 350 lbs and other is 200 lbs. We love our queen size serta in the guest room but king size beds seem to be a horse of a different color. We tried expensive thick feather quilted pad which helped for a few months. Hubby says must get a new bed today!
Is there any way to get the same type of serta mattress you like- but in a queen?
You probably already tried that, but there is a link to an article from a mattress salesperson that says that heavier people should buy the top of the line model.
I wish I could give you better advice, but I am still on a darned futon.
How long does a Memory Foam Mattress last?
How long does a memory foam mattress last? I think the regular spring bed usually last 10 years before the springs are worn out.
Might be relative to body weight, foam density and thickness, and support elements.
Foam Mattress Research Links
http://mattress.talkspot.com/aspx/templates/blank.aspx?msgid=0
my family has to buy a new mattress for my mother, who has back pain. but we dont know what to buy… some people say the memory Foam Mattresses are great for people who has back pain. but some others say that memory foam is too soft and can be bad for thos having back pain. confused, i decided to ask the question here in yahoo answers.
Which kind of mattress is better for those having back pain problems?
Memory foam mattress? Latex mattress? Or other kinds?
And if you have time, please add the differences between memory foam and latex.
Thank you in advance
Purchasing a mattress for someone else is like buying clothes or shoes for him or her without trying them on first.
Not recommended.
The reason you hear pro & cons for both is because they both have pros and cons. This is why test resting is important. A Mattresses feel is subjective to the individual that is going to sleep on it.
Memory Foam is Foam
Latex is Rubber
These are both very high quality mattresses and both can be purchased in an array of soft, medium, and firm variations. Durability and all natural in my book the winner is latex.
As far as what is recommended here is are some interesting blogs on what doctors suggest and pros and cons to memory foam and latex.
Benefits Memory Foam
http://www.stlbeds.com/articles/2008/01/21/top-ten-benefits-of-memory-foam/
Problems Memory Foam
http://www.stlbeds.com/articles/2008/01/28/top-ten-problems-with-memory-foam/
What do doctors suggest
http://www.stlbeds.com/articles/2008/04/21/do-doctors-recommend-firm-or-soft-mattresses-and-which-is-better/
Problems with latex
http://www.stlbeds.com/articles/2008/03/27/top-10-problems-with-all-natural-latex-mattresses/
Benefits with latex
http://www.stlbeds.com/articles/2008/03/14/10-beneficial-questions-asked-about-all-natural-latex-mattresses/
All the searches I do come with the same handful of web sites. I’ve been out bid on Ebay on several and that gets old quick! I’m looking for a 2-3" queen size. I would appreciate any info any one can give me! Thanks
sam’s, wal mart, dillards
get at least 3 inches thick, with a removalble cover any less is just a waste of money.
Are there any two piece king mattresses? Or perhaps some sort of piece (of foam perhaps) that would fit above the two mattress (if I choose to go with two full) to make it seemless?
I believe its two twin mattresses and the problem is they are going to separate unless you bind them together some how maybe Velcro, that is your main problem The twins should be the thicker better quality mattresses. They sell a lot of foam overlays including memory foam,again the biggest problem will be the mattresses separating.
Help!
I have just received a second hand memory Foam Mattress and want to clean and freshen it.
my memory foam pillow says "hand wash cold water with mild soap,hand squeeze excess water & let air dry flat."& "do not put foam in washer or dryer"
sounds like a job in a bathtub + woolite- good luck!
i would try to stuff the thing into a front loader & go!i can see how the top loader might shred the foam, but not the front loader.
memory foam=great stuff-good luck.
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Bursitis is an inflammation of the bursea, the small enclosed sac containing the lubricating fluid between muscles, tendons and movable joints that must slide over each other. There are approximately 160 of the bursea sacs throughout the human body and they function to provide a cushion at the point where a muscle or tendon slides across the bone thus reducing friction between two moving surfaces making movement painless.
Bursitis is primarily caused by excessive use or abuse of the structures. The area involved becomes painful, tender, and if it is close to the skin surface hot and swollen. Continued movement of the any tendons and muscles over the inflamed bursa causes the condition to become worse.
We’ve all heard of tennis elbow. It is one of the most common stress injuries of the arm and almost one-third of all Americans who play tennis are affected at come point. Every time the tennis ball comes in contact with the tennis racket a small shock wave is transmitted from the racket throughout the entire arm. If the elbow is fully extended the shock wave will put a lot of stress on the elbow area causing irritation of the bursitis sacs.
Repetitive movement such as a janitor bending their elbows frequently and repetitively when using a vacuum for extended period of time or someone who plays baseball and throws a ball too many times can lead to Bursitis. This type of Bursitis is call olecranon bursitis. It may also be caused by prolonged pressure on a joint such as someone who rests on their elbows. Dr. Emanuel Josephson of New York said that pressures on the arm and shoulder during sleep can lead to bursitis.
Another cause of Bursitis can be a traumatic injury to a joint such as after an auto mobile accident or after an injury following a sporting event. The injury usually causes swelling within the bursa sacs and inflammation develops making movement painful.
Symptoms of Bursitis can consists of a slight stiffness in a joint, pain with any movement of the joint, loss of mobility, swelling and redness of the affected area, and persistent pain, and tenderness.
The most common complaint occurs in the shoulder joint and in the elbow but can occur in any joint such as the wrist, ankle, knee, hips, and fingers. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis are susceptible to developing bursitis.
Vitamin B - Vitamin C - Vitamin E
Glucosamine - Chondroitin Complex - M.S.M
Aspirin
Vitamin B12 has been proven to provide effective pain relief for bursitis.
Vitamin C is essential for defending the body against pollution and infection.
It enhances the immune system. Aids in growth and repair of both bone and
tissue by helping the body produce collagen.
Vitamin E supplies Oxygen to the heart and the other muscles in the body. Accelerates wound healing and aids in the functioning of the immune system.
Rutin acts synergistically with Vitamin C to help maintain a healthy immune system.
Glucosamine Plus provides cartilage nutrition for healthy joints and is an anit-inflammatory. Promotes flexible and healthy joints by maintaining the lubrication levels in the joint area.
Chondroitin Complex works together with Glucosamine to block the action of cartilage-damaging enzymes and promotes the healthy flow of water and nutrients into cartilage-producing cells.
M.S.M maintains the development of the body’s protein by forming flexible disulfide bonds between certain amino acids and in maintaining the strength of connective tissue. This allows water and nutrients to flow freely into cells and allows toxins to flow freely out of the cells. M.S.M increases athletic stamina and helps eliminate muscle soreness. M.S.M is a natural supplement that is getting a lot of attention due to its role in tissue healing at the cellular level. It is a natural organic sulfur that comes from rain fall and is found naturally in the human body.
Aspirin and Ibuprofen are considered anti-inflammatory medications and may be helpful in the treatment of Bursitis. They will also help with the pain associated with the inflammation of the bursitis sacs.
The pressure can be reduces while sleeping by using a mattress that is composed of a memory foam and/or latex foam. These types of mattress conform to the bumps and curves of he human body and can thereby reduce the pressure spot by evenly distributing the bodies’ weight more evenly.
Always consult your doctor before using this information.
This Article is nutritional in nature and not to be construed as medical advice.
David Cowley
http://www.articlesbase.com/non-fiction-articles/fight-bursitis-with-vitamins-and-over-the-counter-products-121249.html