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The benefits of a memory foam sleep surface have been shown to produce a better nights rest than your typical mattress. The same can be said of a memory foam pillow- comfortable, supportive and just the right match to your memory foam mattress or mattress topper. Supporting your head and neck throughout the night can eliminate neck pain, headaches and muscle fatigue that come with using a standard pillow.
Memory foam is composed of an oil-based polyurethane that forms tiny air-filled cells which adjust to the weight and temperature of your body. When the cells compress the air in each cell moves slowly from one cell to another allowing some to compress completely and others to expand creating a molded shape. With a memory foam pillow, the weight of your head and neck compress the cells which empty of air and contour around your head and neck creating the perfect fit. The material also softens with body heat giving it that melting feeling when you rest your head on the pillow.
If you have purchased a memory foam mattress or mattress topper then consider getting a memory foam pillow to complete your memory foam mattress set. If your budget hasn't allowed the full investment or if you just want to get a taste of what memory foam can do, a pillow is a great place to start. Often called visco-elastic foam, memory foam has the ability to conform to your body which is the viscous nature of the foam and the ability to bounce back into its regular shape, the elastic nature of the foam. Together these two qualities create a unique material that is perfect for creating an ideal sleep surface. The foam used in the memory foam pillows is exactly the same with the same ability to cradle your neck and head and to spring back into shape when you stop using the pillow.
There are different styles of memory foam pillows, to suit your preferences. Memory foam pillows come in a typical pillow shape that fit standard pillow cases, which can be an advantage for those who would like a traditional look. The memory foam contours around your head and neck as you rest supporting you and aligning your spine for the perfect sleep position. The second style is a contoured shape, with a raised rounded edge to support the neck and a hollow to cradle the head. To achieve the full benefits of the memory foam contoured pillow it must fit properly. If the pillow is too small or large it strains the neck and defeats the purpose of investing in a visco elastic memory foam pillow. In the case of the contoured pillow you can select from various heights to fit your frame, the smallest size has a 3.5 inch rise which is perfect for those who are petite, a 4.5 rise is standard and a large pillow can have a rise up to 5.5 inches so that a taller person's proportions are completely supported. These ergonomically designed pillows may feel funny the first time you use them, but after waking up well rested and comfortable day after day you will be glad you gave it a try.
Memory foam is also hypo-allergenic and anti-microbial, a benefit to many who suffer allergies. Because the memory foam pillow is basically a solid, non-porous surface there is nowhere for allergens to gather reducing the chance of any dust mites or other common allergens to bother users. Fewer allergens means less snoring, fewer allergy attacks and better respiratory health. These pillows have also been known to help reduce or eliminate headaches caused by muscle strain. With no need to adjust, fluff or flip the pillow throughout the night you will get a better night's rest, awake refreshed and experience reduced or eliminated neck pain.
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