Buying a new mattress? Here’s a few things you should know
One newer choice in mattresses is the foam mattress. Also known as the memory foam mattress. Tempur-Pedic beds are made of an open-cell memory foam. Other foam mattresses market that they made of visco memory foam. Many consumers mistakenly believe there is a difference between Tempur-Pedic mattresses and visco foam mattress technology. In fact, all products made by the Lexington based company are made of the same material. Although memory foam was originally developed for use by astronauts, this manmade material uses body heat and weight to provide support and conform to your body without creating pressure points. The benefit is an incredibly peaceful sleep, because of the lack of tossing and turning. The most common problem consumers have with Tempurpedic overlays is that they sleep hotter when compared to conventional sleeping surfaces. A drawback that few can argue about Tempurpedic, is the high cost. Less expensive memory foam models use a less dense foam, which provides a lower level of support, but they cost less. When shopping for a foam mattress, your main criteria will be to compare density and firmness between various mattresses. Density is measured in lbs. (4 - 6 is preferred) and firmness is measured by ILD (indentation load deflection with 13 - 15 preferred).
Whatever type of mattress you choose, know that increasing the support your body receives at night will allow you to get a more peaceful, restful nights sleep. This will allow your body to awaken rejuvenated and feeling years younger.
