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Latex Allergies? Dunlopillo Has You Covered

Ask anyone who has them: latex allergies can be miserable. Some exposures may even be life-threatening. Most latex allergy sufferers avoid every type of latex (and wisely so) – including mattresses made of this material.

 

But latex has its up side. The material keeps its shape well and can distribute weight so support on your back, neck, hips and shoulders is more uniform, giving the user better sleep and less day-to-day aches and pains.

 

If you’ve been wishing you could use a latex mattress and stay allergy-free at the same time, why not check out Dunlopillo mattresses? These mattresses are latex, but the particular type of the material, called Talalay, is a completely natural version and in most cases can be used even in people normally sensitive to latex products.

 

We’ve had many satisfied customers tell us they never thought they could sleep on latex, but are now enjoying all the benefits of this ultra-comfortable, supportive material. We can only say: innovation is a good thing – and in the case of Dunlopillo, a very good thing.

 

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Note to latex allergy sufferers: If you have EVER had a latex product reaction that required hospitalization and/or included anaphylactic shock/anaphylaxis, consult your physician before trying out ANY latex material.

 

Women and Insomnia

Estrogen has gotten quite a bad rap lately. In recent years it’s appeared more often in news alarm-raising warnings about estrogen dominance, hormones in livestock and estrogen-like chemicals in pesticides and plastic packaging.

 

But estrogen does have an upside, this doctor-authored article says. Actually a group of hormones rather than just one, the right balance of estrogen helps prevent night wakings and can make the quality of your sleep better overall.

 

The downside? Women who have low estrogen naturally, or who are perimenopausal or have finished menopause, may find their sleep length and quality diminishing due to lowered estrogen levels. It could also be harder for perimenopausal women to fall asleep in the first place, experts say.

 

Hormones aren’t the only causes of sleep disorders in women – the article cited additional reasons, such as obstructive sleep apnea, mood disorders and of course, lifestyle (stress, anyone?). But it’s definitely something to keep in mind if your 40 winks have been increasingly harder to get a hold of.

 

In the meantime, work on reducing day-to-day stress that can ultimately affect your sleep. Establish a regular sleep time, cut out the caffeine after 2:00pm and switch off childcare with the husband on your and his day off. (Though many families have two working parents, mums still tend to take on more of the household and childcare chores. So be sure to take some time out for yourself.)

 

Make your bedroom and your bed as cosy as possible. Be sure the look and feel of your bedroom and mattress invite calm and serenity. You deserve a good night’s sleep – and you’ll be happier and more productive the next day, so work and family benefit, too.

 

Check out the Relaxsan Orthopaedic Mattresses range which are specially designed to help you get a better night’s sleep.

Got Latex Allergies? Try a Dunlopillo Mattress

We’d like to take a moment to mention a possible sleep solution for latex allergy sufferers: the Dunlopillo mattress.

 

Available in different densities to accommodate all comfort levels and sleep styles, Dunlopillo mattresses do utilize latex – but because of the way the material is processed, it can usually be used safely by allergy sufferers.

 

Is it magic? Nope, it’s science. This natural material does not typically produce the allergy response in sensitive individuals. Of course, if you’re a particularly strong sufferer or if you’ve had severe latex reaction in the past (such as a narrowing of your airway), check with your doctor first. Then try one out.

 

These are marvelously comfortable and our customers have been generous with the kudos, so we know we’re not the only ones who love this line. Non-allergy sufferers appreciate the natural material, too. Thanks for addressing this issue, Dunlopillo.

Sleep and Weight, Revisited

In a previous blog, we mentioned ongoing studies about sleep and obesity.

 

Now there’s a new study out that confirms what the experts have been suggesting all along: poor sleep has been found to have a direct correlation to metabolism and therefore, could affect weight in the long term.

 

The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition comparatively studied eight hours’ sleep with one sleep deprived night and came to some rather dramatic (and unsettling) conclusions. The young men who participated in the trial and received inadqeuate sleep showed a lower resting metabolic rate (RMR) after just one night.

 

Now, we’re keeping in mind that this was total sleep deprivation – not partial sleep or interrupted sleep. Still, the implication is obvious: sleep, or lack thereof, affects the rate at which the body utilizes fuel and at which it operates. (That’s why decreased sleep is also associated with a slowdown of mental acuity and of physical reaction time.)

 

Obesity has been growing in a number of developed nations and localities in recent years – the UK included. A combination of factors is suspected, but the obvious one, poor diet, isn’t solely to blame, as more and more studies on the issue are proving.

 

So too are they showing the importance of restful sleep in all aspects of one’s mental, overall physical and now, specifically metabolic health.

 

Approximately one in five Britons reports an area of sleep disturbance at some time, according to patient.co.uk.

 

If you are overweight a Tempur memory foam mattress might be a great choice for you as it gives all over support and prevents you rolling together with you partner and helps them sleep too.

Educators: Watch Your Backs

Given the often physical nature of being a teacher – particularly one of very young children – it’s perhaps unsurprising that education ranked high on the list of vocations that are connected to back pain complaints in a recent survey.

 

More ominous was the fact that according to the study organisers, injury and back pain are most likely underreported in the education sector.

 

But teachers were willing to speak out anonymously, and a staggering 88% of educators responding to the survey said they experienced back pain while on the job. Reasons included bending over low tables, sitting on chairs meant for children, kneeling and manual handling, especially the carrying of children.

 

So why are teachers remaining quiet about the issue? It may be they expect a little wear and tear to go with the job, yet “If these people worked in a county hall or any office, these issues would be taken seriously,” commented Philip Parkin of education union Voice, which helped in the study in conjunction with physiotherapist Lorna Taylor.

 

Additionally, respondents indicated that they feared for their job security if they were to lodge a complaint.

 

The edexec.co.uk article urges sufferers to speak out and for changes to be made in the work environment for educators in both training and support.

 

Follow this link to see the full survey report and results.

 

We recommend that teachers should consider the pain relieving benefits of  a Tempur visco elastic mattress.

A New Online Tool for Worried Parents

Parents who are concerned about their children’s sleep habits can now access the Customized Sleep Profile, says a report from the U.S. The tool uses a series of questions to pinpoint sleep issues in infants and toddlers under three years of age.

 

Up to 25% of parents report some sleep issue with their youngsters, particularly falling and/or staying asleep, according to the article.

 

The Customized Sleep Profile assesses the data to determine whether a child is an “excellent,” “good” or “disrupted” sleeper. It then offers tips in overcoming these problems so the whole household can get a better night’s rest.

 

In the journal Sleep, authors of the Customized Sleep Profile noted that there was a significant improvement within two weeks of conducting the profile and utilizing the suggestions among parents who tried it. A majority of mums also said they’d continue to rely on the sleep tool after the study period was over.

 

Follow this link to find The Customized Sleep Profile and is sponsored by personal care industry giant Johnson & Johnson.

 

To aid you child sleep chose a good quality brand such as Dunlopillo mattresses.