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Users comments on the memory foam mattress topper

By: David Lewis NASA, as part of its space program ,developed a foam to combat the very strong g forces exerted on the human body during takeoff of the shuttle and to help reduce the very high blood pressure at that time. However, as with many other products, it was never used in the program and was instead developed and used to help people who were bed bound and cannot move very much . Its main benefit is that it supports the body when a person does not have much movement.
It was originally a very expensive product to produce but has now become much cheaper and is used today in mattresses and pillows for people with postural problems by allowing blood flow around all parts of the body, not possible if you were lying on a hard surface. It also has the added benefit of being heat retentive and thereby helping with pain relief for many people.
All memory foam products are rated by their IFD rating which is a measure of its firmness.
Here are some users comments regarding memory foam products. Memory foams when first opened up, give off an odor which many find unpleasant and can be compared to the smell of paint. This decreases with airing. Emissions from memory foam mattresses could cause breathing irritation more than a traditional mattress. However, mildew and house dust mites do not occur as frequently so asthmatic episodes could be less frequent or severe.
The chemical smell problem seems to be quite common. Our second user also had the same problem and needed to air her mattress topper in order for the smell to totally clear. Since this experience 2 years ago, she has had no further problems with it.
We bought our mattress topper from a local retailer, because I had a problem with my back. We tried it out in the shop for a few minutes and agreed it was very comfortable, so we bought one. After it was delivered, we fitted it on to the bed and anticipated a good nights sleep. However, after five or ten minutes, we were feeling very hot and very uncomfortable. It seemed to be reflecting your body heat back at you, and quickly became very sweaty and unpleasant. We slept very fitfully all that night.
Our third user simply could hot sleep at night because she found her memory foam mattress topper became far too hot. In this case she had to return it to the shop.
The first decision regarding buying a memory foam product is whether to go with a full mattress or just a mattress topper. A full memory foam mattress is a good first choice, and only a few will provide all of the benefits of memory foam. In addition to being the healthiest mattress available, memory foam mattresses are also far more durable than traditional inner-spring mattresses, lasting up to 20 years. A quality memory foam mattress has two or three layers of foam of various density designed to work together, the layers of high density foam provide the balance between support and comfort


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If you are ready to try a memory foam mattress topper then take a look here. Or you may want to experiment with a memory foam pillows before you spend any money. There are various sizes to choose from to make sure yours fits.

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