If you have a neck in the morning, your head is cracked and numb
shoulders, and the day before you were not overworked either mentally or physically and
did not sin in the participation in many hours of feast, it is very
the probable cause of indisposition can be … a pillow. More precisely
uncomfortable pillow.
Therefore, the question of the doctor “And what are you sleeping on?” Should not be considered
how stupid is the relationship between the quality of sleep and the subject on
which night your head rested for several hours, by no means
indirect. However, how to choose a pillow that would suit you
all parameters (shape, size and filler)? With regard to
fillers for pillows, they are of two types: natural
(down, feather, wool, cotton wool, buckwheat / rice husk, corn
fiber) and synthetic (synthetic winterizer, polyester, comfort, foam rubber,
latex). There are, of course, options from the category of “a bit of everything”,
there are stuffed with pieces of faux fur, fabric, etc., however
These are decorative items on which to sleep is not recommended. Pooh
considered one of the best fillers, especially when it comes to
waterfowl pillows – they are light, warm and comfortable.
This filler, while maintaining heat, makes it unhindered.
moisture volatilization. But pillows from pure down are rather expensive and,
perhaps because they are seen in stores infrequently. Nearly
An alternative option is a half-down, the cost of which is somewhat lower.
(price difference depends not so much on the size of the products as
of the percentage of down and feather). And pukhoperovye products
are considered more durable than the actual down, and some
copies even washable. Even more economical option –
feather pillows. Alas, all listed fillers have
a significant drawback – they are not recommended for allergies. To
everything, such pillows should, as they say, be disinfected, in order
they are not firmly established … tick – imperceptible to the eye, but very
harmful creature. Wool cushions are known for their ability
absorb moisture, while remaining almost dry for a long time
keep warm. Most often the market offers products from combed
sheep or camel wool. Minus first – after a few
weeks they can dump and bring them to their original state
it will be unreal. Cotton pillows do not cause allergic reactions,
easily absorb moisture, well pass air. They are almost
the cheapest, but, alas, quickly lumped into lumps. But the buckwheat
husk is a rather expensive filler (as well as rice) by
the reason that pillows from it possess not only
aromatherapy effects, but also known orthopedic
properties (the husk is poured freely inside, repeating the contours
heads). Inside you can add any herbs: lemon balm, lavender, etc.
It is assumed that in this way the quality of sleep is improved,
headache is relieved, blood pressure returns to normal, disappears
general fatigue and even … decreases snore Corn fiber is not
has so pronounced medicinal qualities, but is also considered very
decent option. It costs about a third less than
buckwheat husks. pillows made of padding polyester and polyester fiber
canvas – from those that can be bought everywhere: in the markets and in
major stores, and in private shopping facilities. Main
the disadvantage is that it is obscenely lumpy, but the budget price
allows you to change them as the loss of consumer properties. Somewhere
pilfee from holfitx (hollow synthetic
fibers), but they are also more “tenacious.” They are also rarely sold, but
there are pillows with comfort – artificial fiber,
twisted into balls. There are products with silicone balls. pros
such pillows – they are easily erased and restore the form.
Foam cushions are hard, but elasticity is just the same.
the main advantage. Most often they are small, have
orthopedic form (repeat physiological curves) .What
Do doctors recommend considering when choosing pillows?
– It is necessary to choose a pillow of that height that is maximum
close to the length of the epaulet – shoulder width. But this is the very shoulder
should not be placed on a pillow, since the latter is intended
exclusively for the head, neck. Violation of these rules is fraught
squeezing the vertebral arteries, besides, you risk aggravating
cervical osteochondrosis- If a person basically prefers to sleep on
his back, not on his side, his case is a lower pillow. – If
the surface on which you sleep (mattress) is soft, then the pillow
should also be from the category of low. – Higher pillow
relevant if you feel that the hand itself is constantly
stretches under the head or under the pillow. – Keep it clean
filler. In particular, if it is a feather or down pillow –
disinfect it in the manner specified by the manufacturer, twice in
year.