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Living Green Comfortably

Sunday, September 20, 2009
posted by Frank Stevens

Living Green Comfortably

Getting a good night’s sleep is critical to our health and happiness. Those who get more than 7 hours of restful sleep a night are more likely to fend off illness with their body’s natural defenses and are more alert and attentive during the day.

Physicians and chiropractors recommend a good quality bed as a key to restful sleep. Sleeping on a bed that sags or that allows pressure points can cause aches and pains as well as tossing and turning, resulting in light intermittent sleep that doesn’t rejuvenate the body. One of the most highly recommended mattress types is memory foam. Memory foam responds to heat including the heat of your body lying against the foam. It sinks lower for the traditional pressure point areas like hips and shoulders but still supports the inner curves of the body as well. A memory foam mattress keeps the spine aligned as you sleep, relieving pressure and promoting deep sleep. Another benefit for those with spouses who are late to bed or early to rise is that a memory foam mattress allows no transfer of movement. You will not notice your spouse getting into bed or be bounced around in the morning when they get out.

Now, there is a memory foam mattress that is also good for the environment. The Green Memory Foam mattresses from Padco Memory Foam (www.padcomemoryfoam.com) has all of the same benefits as its regular memory foam mattresses but the Green mattresses are made with plant-based materials that substantially reduce emissions during the production process. This is great news for those who are concerned about manufacturing plant emissions in the atmosphere which have been linked to greenhouse gases and global warming.

Padco’s Green Memory Foam mattresses come in 3 mattress thicknesses. The 14 inch mattress consists of 5 inches of the vegetable-based memory foam and 9 inches of a environmentally-friendly support foam. The 10 inch mattress has 4 inches of memory foam and 6 inches of support foam and the 8 inch mattress has 3 inches of memory foam and five inches of support foam. Sizes range from twin to California King to fit all beds.

Ordering a Green Memory Foam mattress from Padco is easy. Orders can be made on the company’s website or by calling them during business hours. Padco ships anywhere in the United States for free- a real bonus when many people are on a tight budget. Padco’s customer service staff can help with any questions prior to purchasing and can help choose the perfect mattress.

Padco also sells environmentally-friendly memory foam pillows in their EcoMemoryFoam line. Coupling a memory foam pillow and mattress will ensure that whole body, including your neck and head, is fully supported while you sleep peacefully.

Sleeping on a great memory foam mattress and treading more lightly on the environment will both ensure a good night’s sleep.