Ask someone why we dream and they are guaranteed to have some kind of theory. It is hard not to think about why we dream, especially the morning after a really intense and vivid dream. Most of the theories people have though, revolve around dreams having some kind of purpose, a reason for being. In fact,...
It is quite easy to get on with life without thinking about all the microscopic life forms that surround us; unless, of course, you are affected by them. If you are made sick by a virus or bacteria, then you are suddenly very interested in them. Likewise, with dust mites, most of us do not really...
If you are expecting a baby, then you should expect to be sleeping less as well. It is pretty much one of the unavoidable realities of becoming a parent, unless of course you can afford a wet nurse who can get up in the middle of the night for you.In fact, in the first year, most parents will lose about...
A bulging disc is incredibly uncomfortable and can make sleeping difficult if not impossible, depending on what mattress you have. The disc is made from a soft gelatinous material that usually acts as cushion for the vertebrae. A bulging disc is a condition related to the spine, particularly in the lumbar...
If you have back pain then you need to get a memory foam mattress, it is that simple. The reason why you need a memory foam mattress is that it will mould itself to your unique body shape and it will adjust to fit your sleeping position. This means that your back will be in the best posture all night...
Memory foam, the space aged material that has revolutionised the mattress industry, was developed in 1966 by scientists working for NASA. It is made from polyurethane with a polyol-an alcohol formula that contains hydrogen –oxygen- and a diisocyanate- a chemical that has carbon, oxygen, hydrogen...
Bed sores and gangrene are awful conditions that can cause incredible pain and discomfort, especially when you are in bed, which is why you need to have the best possible mattress you can get. Both ailments are connected to circulatory system problems and effective amelioration and rejuvenation require...
The absolutely brilliant thing about memory foam is that not only does it mould itself to your body shape, it will keep adjusting itself as you move through the night. This means that if you are a restless sleeper, then it is absolutely perfect as no matter how many times you move throughout the night,...
Accidents happen, it is simply a fact of life, and when they do, all you can do is clean up and move on. What if said accident happens to be urine on your favourite memory foam mattress? Your luxurious and sumptuous refuge, your ethereal cloud bed is now stained with pee, so what can you do? Before discussing...
Arthritis is a terribly debilitating condition that weighs heavily upon its sufferers. The major symptom of arthritis is joint pain due to inflammation, though it can be exacerbated by daily wear, fatigue, exercise and uncomfortable sleeping posture. The best mattress to sleep on if you have arthritis...
There are a number of factors to consider when deciding whether your child should sleep on a memory foam mattress. Most important of all is age. If your child is under two then they should definitely not sleep on a memory foam mattress. This is because the very qualities that make memory foam mattresses...
If you are having trouble sleeping this could be caused by a wide variety of issues and ailments, and as anyone who has had trouble sleeping before knows, these can become cumulative and self-fulfilling. Memory foam mattresses are a near panacea to sleep deprived people because they provide the most...
On the land and waters that we sleep, we walk, and we live, we acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of these lands. We pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and recognise their connection to the land.