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If you are a professional writer that spends many hours sitting at your keyboard pounding away at the keys to produce written product you have probably become painfully aware (pun intended) of the need to pay attention to the way you hold your body when you work.

Recently I started to deal with numb fingers, primarily in one hand, tendonitis in both shoulders, and lower back tension which has affected a nerve in the outside of my right thigh. Does any of this sound familiar to your situation?

Because I did not want to give up my new and successful freelance writing career I decided it was time to hire a professional ergonomics specialist. As I was seeing a physical therapist (PT) for the shoulder tendonitis, I asked for a referral to a physical therapist who made ergonomic house calls. It was well worth the $130 for the one hour appointment.

The PT sat with me as I worked, and for the first ten minutes took notes and also measured the distance of numerous things, such as the distance of the top of my desk from the ground, the distance of my elbows from the ground, the distance to the top of my head from the ground and the distance of the top of my two monitor from the ground. She observed my position in my chair as well as the configuration of the dual monitors I work on. Then she made her recommendations.

My new sit-stand desk with an under-table adjustable, forward tilting keyboard tray arrives today, my new chair is about two weeks away from arrival, my left monitor has been lowered so the top of the two monitors is equal and neither are above eye-level, and my new split keyboard, though it has taken me about two weeks to get used to, has provided a measure of relief from the wrist problems. Also consider an ergonomic mouse, where the wrist is in a more natural, tension free position. Lastly, if you don’t already have a super comfortable mattress, consider memory foam style mattress or mattress pad to help relieve shoulder compression while sleeping.

If you are beginning to experience any physical discomfort from sitting for so many hours at your keyboard, it’s time do some research and find the combination of equipment and exercises that will allow you to work in a pain-free fashion. Don’t wait too long, after all we have to inhabit out bodies for a long time and you might as well do it in comfort!

Ken Hassman
http://www.articlesbase.com/non-fiction-articles/writers-and-ergonomics-100235.html

I have been hunting around for the best type of mattress for myself and my partner to sleep on.
I have looked at memory foam but have heard they get hot and that wouldnt suit my partner, as he suffers with severe eczema. I have looked at latex but he has a latex allergy and I would have thought this type of mattress might aggravate his skin too!
I really want a comfortable mattress and a strong one (as he is on the heavy side!) But I dont want to be spending too much money – my budget it £300.00
Can anyone recommend anything that might be suitable taking into account his allergies??

Stephanie has the right idea for the pillows and a protecter for the bed.
I too have allergies and hubby is heavy ~ we just recently purchased a sleep number bed ~ it’s the best!!!! Works well for both of us as we have issues with back & neck problems ~ AND allergies!!

If you feel tired while reading this short article, it is already happening to you…

An estimated 100+ million Americans have occasional sleep problems, of which 40 million have so-called “sleep disorders”, and over 75% of the population is walking around deprived of sleep on a daily basis. Studies show it only is getting worse with each passing decade, and there are no signs of the situation becoming any better. In fact, over the past 5 years alone there has been a startling 33% increase in those of us reporting trouble sleeping! Can you imagine what statistics in another decade will be like? Unfortunately, it does not look like we are heading in the right direction. (You can read more statistics at the following URL: http://www.sleepfoundation.org/.)

In our busy, fast-paced society, it seems we are constantly moving, thinking, and trying to get “more” done. The first thing many of us think of doing when we do have so-called “free time” is to catch up on a little TV or do some activity that we have “not had the time to do”, aside from catching up on our sleep. And greater quality and quantity sleep is exactly what most of us really need.

Sleep studies clearly show that not receiving the quality and quantity sleep affects our lives in negative ways, sometimes greatly. It can change the way we see and experience our lives and the world around us in dramatic ways.

Some of the following can help us identify when we might not be achieving enough quality sleep each night:

* Feelings of tiredness at some point throughout the day
* Falling asleep within a few minutes when going to bed
* Decreases in levels of intolerance and increased levels of hostility
* Reduced ability to concentrate
* Slowed reflexes
* Impaired judgment
* Apathy
* Unusual weight gain or loss
* Change in body temperatures that lead to feelings of chilliness
* Unusual levels of anxiety
* Falling asleep when inappropriate
* Reduced creativity
* Reduced ability to think logically or handle complex tasks
* Increased levels of self-consciousness with increased levels of anxiety

If you find any of these attributes apply to you, you might want to sleep a little longer or sounder each night.

Amazingly, one of the quickest ways to improve the quality of our lives and waking hours, as the statistics show, is to simply get a better night’s sleep. It is such a simple answer to such a complex problem.

If you are having troubles falling asleep, there are things you can do that can help you very quickly. Yes, the following might seem obvious to many folks, but sometimes we miss the obvious. So, let’s cover some quick and easy ones first.

Two Things to Avoid: Caffeine and Nicotine

Reduce the levels of caffeine used throughout the day. Studies show that people who have insomnia already have a higher metabolic rate (typically 9%) than those who are sleeping normally. It would take about 4 cups of coffee to raise a normal sleepers metabolism to the same rate. From this metabolic indicator, although the person with insomnia does not feel wide awake and shows all the signs of not achieving enough sleep, we can see that a person who intakes caffeine actually on average is highly physiologically aroused. After all, caffeine is a stimulant!

The short of it…reduce the levels of caffeine intake throughout the day. Obviously, we are not going to say quit totally, even though it can help. Of course, the last thing you want to do is drink the caffeine within a few hours (three or more) before attempting to go to sleep.

List of items, both food and beverages, that may contain caffeine:

* Coffee – Brewed (drip or percolated), Instant, Many so-called “decaffeinated” coffees
* Tea – Brewed (drip or percolated), Instant, Many so-called “decaffeinated” coffees
* Cocoa
* Chocolate (Light, Dark, Baker’s, etc.): Beverage or Food. This includes hot chocolate milk.
* Most Sodas: Including “Diet” and “Clear” Sodas – Coke, Diet Coke, Mr. PIBB, RC Cola, Diet Pepsi, Pepsi, Canada Dry, and many others

Next, nicotine intake can have a dramatic affect on our ability to get a good night’s rest. Just like caffeine, nicotine is a stimulant. Smoking is the primary way of ingesting nicotine. Smoking can raise blood pressure, stimulate brainwave activity, and increase heart rate.

Studies have shown that smokers actually have greater difficulties falling asleep and wake more times during the night. It is possible the later is a symptom of withdrawal. And, when people have quit smoking after regularly smoking from 1 to 3 packs of cigarettes a day over at least a two year period of time, studies have clearly found it is easier to fall asleep and sleep more soundly with less awakenings at night.

Obviously people are not going to just quit smoking, as most who have the habit realize how addictive it really can be. So, maybe lessen your smoking intake and only do it a certain points during the day. Try not to have any cigarettes close to bedtime and try, like the case with caffeine, to limit your usage to several hours before bedtime, which can help greatly. If you want to quickly work toward getting a better night’s sleep and you smoke cigarettes, then to quit smoking is one of the quickest ways to help achieve your goal.

Bedroom Sleep Tips!

There are many more things we can do, to achieve a better night’s sleep, including taking a look at different aspects of our bedroom or sleep environments. Many of the following list will be subjective, so you will want to find out by focusing on a few and making small changes through time to what personally works for you.

* Bed Sheets: comfort… silk may be romantic, but not always practical. Your sheets should “breathe” well.
* Room Temperature: not too hot and not too cold. Some people find it easier to keep the room cold and wrap up warmly in their bed sheets. If your feet are cold… easy enough… wear socks.
* Noise or Sound: the less the better, although some people might consider an underlying, constant sound to help with sleep.
* Humidity: If you find your throat is scratchy/sore, your skin feels dry, or you have congested sinus passages, it might be because your room is too dry. If you feel warm, sweaty, and moist, you might want to see if there is too much humidity in the room.
* Lighting: the darker the better.
* Drafts: some people like a draft, while it bothers others. Keep an eye on this one for sore through or tight chest while sleeping. It might mean you have a draft in the room. If you can, open a window and let in some fresh air, as air can become stale while stagnant.
* Cleanliness: Ok, simple… keep it clean. This can keep the air fresh and help with sleep.
* Bed Equals Sleep: Use and associate your bed with sleeping only and not other activities. Read or do you “home” work somewhere else… not in bed. Associating the bed with something like work or even TV can keep us up at night. Associating it with relaxing activities, sleep or even sex, can help us fall asleep faster and sleep more soundly at night.
* Clocks: the click-click-click of mechanical clocks, the brightness from digital clocks, or just having a clock in front of us can be a distraction. For some, the constant sound of clicking might actually be good for sleep.
* Pillows and Mattresses: Take your time and find what will work for you. The new memory foam pillows, although sometimes seemingly expensive can be worth every penny. Make sure they are high quality products, high-density (approx. 5lbs. per cubic foot) memory foam, as there are a lot of cheap, lightweight memory foam pillows on the market today. With your mattress, take your time and make sure you can test run a bed at home, so you can take it back if yours does not work for you.
* Biggest sleep tip of all: Take your time and BE PATIENT with yourself. See what works best for you. It’s worth the effort. Simply reading each of the above can help make you conscious of ways you might not have noticed in the past, and this will lead to improve your own life, by achieving a better night’s sleep. Take your time and be patient.

These are just a few things about our sleep context that can help us achieve a better night’s sleep and improve the quality of our lives.

As the statistics clearly show, most of us are walking around half awake every day, which means in all probability we are not living a higher quality of life we could be and other areas of our lives can suffer. Both psychical and psychological problems can arise by not achieving enough quality sleep.

Take the above tips and run with them. Take your time, be patient, and find what has helped others and how you can help yourself improve the quality of your life through a better night’s sleep. It’s time stop the growth and reverse America’s easily unnoticed sleep epidemic.

If you have any questions or comments, you are more than welcome to stop by my website: http://www.stasispillow.com where you can contact me, read a lot more about the topic of sleep, and even take a sleep IQ test and develop your sleep knowledge. Hope some of these tips help! They can really improve the quality of your life. I am proud to say they have helped improve my life and many others. Sleep well!

Joseph F. Guarino
President of Innovative Sleep Solutions Inc.
Author’s Web Site

Joseph F. Guarino
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/americas-sleep-epidemic-some-helpful-tips-37786.html

I search for hotels, or anyone who would like to buy my mattresses. They are made of 100% natural latex with 7 diferent cones … they are orthopedic … Also I`m offering Foam Mattresses all sizes ( made by order)
Please visit my web: http://www.veel.biz or write me on [email protected]
I also search for new agents in UK to sell my products
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If you’re trying to market your mattresses then offer a couple of free ones to a big hotel chain and if they accept then you can get their endorsement. simple yes, it works. some will say no , but you’ll be surprised at the bigger chains accepting them. How do you think the bigger chains got bigger. By keeping most of their money of course. Think about it. makes sense right. Try it , all you gotta lose is a few mattresses and look what you’ve got to gain. Go for it. Good luck

I really need a new mattress and I wanna know if memory foam is the way to go. Its a 10 " memory foam queen mattress. link: http://cgi.ebay.com/10in-QUEEN-MEMORY-FOAM-MATTRESS-TEMPURPEDIC-PILLOW_W0QQitemZ140357443826QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMattresses?hash=item20adf4a0f2 Any other recommendations
I’ve never used one

Ideal would be to go in to various stores in your area where you can feel the different firmness levels offered.

Memory foam does kind of suck you in. It is often described like lying in thick mud.
As far as turning over they can be a little difficult to reposition in, however because of their unique pressure relieving capabilities people don’t move as often. Tossing and turning causes you to be disturbed throughout the night.
Not all memory foam is hot, I would encourage you to do some research for yourself.

Check out Ecomfort Memory Foam Mattresses they sleep cool.
Here are some blogs on the topic
Top Ten Problems with Memory Foam

http://www.stlbeds.com/articles/2008/01/28/top-ten-problems-with-memory-foam/

Top Ten Benefits of Memory Foam

http://www.stlbeds.com/articles/2008/01/21/top-ten-benefits-of-memory-foam/

What would be the best way to introduce him to his new bed?

All it is, is a Queen sized Foam Mattress on the floor of his new bedroom..

He has to move to a big boy bed as with his cot he keeps getting his legs jammed in the bars and will wake quite a few times through the night screaming as he can’t get them out… Last night it was 5 times.. Bumpers do not work, as he has an obsession with pulling them down, or putting his legs up over them.

Lay in it with him until he falls asleep (or sleep in the bed with him!). So when he wakes up and your not there, he’ll know that it’s ok to sleep in a big boy bed without mum there!

Good luck!

ETA~
You won’t be being ‘dishonest’. You’ll be teaching him he can sleep in a big boy bed without mum there!

What will happen to it if I use it without the box springs?

Nothing, just won’t have as much give, but you can lay a Foam Mattress on the floor. When I was a teen I had a platform bed 6 ft up, just a foam mattress on top of plywood. If you mount one on plywood, though, make sure and drill some air holes so the bottom can breathe, moisture can actually build up on the bottom side, and mold.

The Plushbeds 15 Grand Royale memory foam mattress is the perfect solution when only the absolute best will do. We start by combining our Plushfoam-HD high density support layer with our state of the art PlushAir airflow system, which allows for a constant flow of air to keep you cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. We add a premium layer of our award winning Plushfoam visco-elastic memory foam, and top it off with a generous topping of our premium luxury 8.0lb Plushfoam Grand Royale Comfort Layer, which is the holy grail of the visco-elastic bedding industry and is a luxury only used by a select few manufacturers because of its high cost. Protected in a silky, suede-bordered cashmere cover, this premium sleep combination takes you away to a haven of restorative rest. Youll feel almost weightless and be free from the tossing and turning that conventional mattresses cause. Custom made in the United States just days before arriving at your home for superior durability and long life, the Plushbeds 15 Grand Royale memory foam mattress is the ideal choice for totally blissful nights and naturally energized mornings.

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latex?-is it like memory foam?

double sprung………??

The whole of my family have double sprung matresses from ikea. Seriously they are amazing!! The only problem is they’re too big for beds which arn’t from ikea, therefore you have to buy ikea beds which is also good because they are longer

But it’s worth it in the end

I need to get a new queen mattress. Should I spend the money on a tempurpedic or is their a generic brand that sells the same quality for cheaper. I don’t want to buy the name, I want to buy a good mattress. Any suggestions?

The fake ones are of much lesser quality.the foam will break down and fall apart.I bought a Tempurpedic mattress about 15 years ago,and it is the best money I ever spent.You spend a third of your life on it.It is like sleeping on a cloud.Go for the real thing.You will not regret it.Stay away from a pillowtop tempurpedic.It defeats the purpose of the benefits of the mattress.