What is SAT?

SAT stands for Self Adjusting Technology. It is a revolutionary new technology utilized in a mattress system that dynamically responds to a person's body weight to provide the lowest possible interface pressures regardless of body weight, shape or size without the use of electrical motors, pumps or sensors.

How does this revolutionary new self adjusting technology work?

The SAT mattress is made up of a series of independent cylinders equipped with patented pressure relieving air valves. These valves automatically monitor, regulate and optimally maintain the correct air pressure inside each cylinder. The valves are precisely calibrated to adjust to each individual regardless of body weight, type or shape. Each cylinder independently adjusts to take the maximum pressure off the prominent pressure points of your body. As you move across the surface, the proper volume of air is released and as you roll over, the cylinders refill themselves. By harnessing the atmosphere as an abundant resource of free energy, we are able to create a dynamic surface that adjusts perfectly to the contours of your body.

What's the difference between a supportive and firm mattress?

A supportive mattress is one that is able to give support in the small of the neck, the lumbar area in the small of the back and behind the knees. A firm mattress such as an inner spring mattress is not able to conform to the unique curvature of the body. Instead, your body conforms to the mattress. A firm, hard sleep surface is actually non-supportive. The body has curves that form bridges just like the arch in your feet. What would happen if there was no arch support in your shoes? We all know the answer and it doesn't take a medical study to prove the results!

Your mattress should conform to you instead of you conforming to it. On a hard, firm, "board like" mattress that does not conform to the body, the hips and shoulders are pushed up, forcing the body out of alignment. Instead, the mattress should conform to you, allowing the body to sink into it, slightly caressing and cuddling you, supporting and filling into the small parts of the body or the bridges (arches). Comfort also comes from conformity allowing for a more restful nights sleep. Conformity allows for better weight distribution which means less pressure on any particular part of the body.

Why is it so important to sleep on an anatomically supportive mattress rather than a firm mattress?

When lying on your back, support is critical in the Cervical Lordosis (neck area), Lumbar Lordosis (lower back area) and even behind the knees. Most people are unable to sleep on their back due to little or no support in the low lumbar region. However, sleeping on your back is the healthiest possible position to sleep. On your back, we distribute your body weight across the widest surface of your body. This minimizes pressure points placing your spinal system along with your internal organs in proper alignment. If the mattress doesn't fill into these areas, giving proper support, then the spine is forced into an unnatural position. This can cause a pinching of the disc by the vertebrae. In between each vertebrae there is a "cushion" material called a disc. These "plastic" discs are made of sponge-like material and revive themselves at night, by absorbing water and nutrients while you are sleeping so they can do their job during the day. True orthopedic support while you are sleeping means maintaining proper spinal alignment. How would you feel if you stood sideways or stood leaning backwards all day? Why should you feel any different if you slept for eight hours with your back out of alignment?

With new understandings of the human body, researchers and physicians are beginning to look at the ergonomics of the human body. We now know that the natural skeletal curves of the body must be supported. These skeletal curves include the arch of the foot in the standing position and the small of the back in the seated and lying position. Few people would argue with the fact that a supportive office chair or automotive seat should have a lumbar support for the small of the back. They would not describe a supportive seat as two flat hard surfaces. If the above two descriptions of a supportive shoe and seat are accurate, then how can we describe a supportive mattress that needs to support the skeletal curves, as flat and hard? The description of a supportive mattress should include enough cushion material to "fill into" the skeletal curves distributing the weight evenly and reduce pressure on the joints.

Why is pressure relief good?

Pressure relief is vital to your health and wellness. By sufficiently reducing pressure from your body, you allow oxygen rich blood to flow freely throughout our bodies. The SAT mattress is an advanced sleep system that will equalize pressure throughout your body by distributing the pressure evenly from head to toe. Because this mattress conforms completely to your entire body, it keeps you in an anatomically correct position, eliminating strain on your spinal system and back muscles. You are evenly supported on every part of your body. On conventional inner spring and foam mattresses, your body weight is not displaced; rather it is absorbed, so your muscles become contracted.

When support is equalized with the self adjusting air system, your muscles can relax and your body rejuvenates itself throughout the night. And in the side lying position, pressure becomes more critical than support. On your side, with all your upper body weight pushing down on the shoulder cuff, lack of circulation and nerve entrapment can cause discomfort requiring constant repositioning of yourself all night long. The same is true for your hip area, with all the lower body weight concentrated on the hip pointer, again causing discomfort if you are on a too firm mattress. How long can you sit with your legs crossed before you start to feel the "tingle?" Why should you think you could sleep in an uncomfortable position for any greater length of time?

Will I toss and turn less at night?

Yes, the SAT mattress can provide pressure relief, thereby reducing tossing and turning throughout the night. The average person tosses and turns 80-100 times a night. This is because it is literally impossible to take enough pressure off the body by sleeping on inner springs or foam. Approximately every 10 minutes our brains are receiving signals to move our bodies since too much pressure is being applied against our tissue, interrupting proper blood circulation.

The SAT mattress provides a sleeping environment that allows blood and oxygen flow throughout your entire body. Circulation decreases with age, and the nerve endings and little capillary blood vessels become closer to the skin's surface. Pressure points of the body, like the shoulders and hips, become more sensitive to a firm sleep surface, restricting proper blood flow and causing discomfort. Sleeping on a SAT mattress automatically assures less tossing and turning because it provides the optimum sleep surface.

Why is deep sleep important?

Deep sleep is not just an anecdotal description - it's a measurable phenomenon that researchers call "Stage 4" sleep. This is a period of sleep in which the body is at complete rest: brain activity is quiet, breathing is slow and the muscles are totally relaxed. Many years of clinical sleep research have proven that the more time you spend in Stage 4 sleep without interruption, the more rested you feel in the morning.

One thing that interrupts Stage 4 sleep is physical discomfort. If your mattress is pressing against your tissues, reducing blood circulation, you will be leaving Stage 4 sleep and will be tossing and turning trying to find a comfortable position. The SAT mattress provides for a prolonged, deep, restorative and restful night's sleep, assuring that you wake up better rested, more alert and more rejuvenated.

Why is proper blood & oxygen circulation so important while we sleep?

Blood's purpose is to transport nutrients (vitamins, minerals, enzymes, amino acids, proteins, hormones) to the cells. The primary agent to deliver nutrients to the cells is oxygen! Blood carries oxygen! The richer the oxygen content of your blood, the better your body functions along with having a stronger immune system. Sleeping on a SAT mattress, your body is in an environment below capillary closure at all times, meaning oxygen is never being occluded or cutoff due to pressure building up on your body. Proper blood circulation is allowed throughout the night carrying oxygen rich blood.

Sleeping on inner spring and foam mattresses creates an environment of oxygen deficiency. Oxygenation is paramount to our overall health and wellness. Air displaces weight, unlike inner spring and foam mattresses which can only absorb weight. The significance of this is vitally important since our objective is to lower the interface pressures against the body, allowing oxygen rich blood to flow freely throughout our system.

What other benefits do you realize by having oxygen rich blood circulation while sleeping?

The decrease of oxygen is the number one reason for depression, headaches and migraines. Research indicates without exception that a correlation between decreases in oxygen levels and concurrent increases in human illness and disease. Dr Otto Warbug (Nobel prize winner into the cause of cancer) has shown that cancer cells can only begin to proliferate in the human body when our cells become oxygen deficient... and that cancer cells cannot proliferate at all when exposed to an oxygen-rich environment. " In all serious disease states, we find a concomitant low oxygen state. Low oxygen in the body tissue is a sure indicator for disease...and is the fundamental cause of all degenerative disease." (Dr Stephen Levine - Author of "Oxygen Deficiency: A Concomitant to All Degenerative Illness.") The SAT mattress provides a sleeping environment that allows sufficient blood and oxygen flow throughout your entire body.

The more oxygen we are able to deliver to the brain, the better able it is to function. Oxygen is the key fundamental element of triggering Human Growth Hormone (HGH) receptor activity. Human Growth Hormone is commonly referred to as the fountain of youth! This activity primarily happens at night while you are in a deep restful sleep. Human Growth Hormone is secreted from the pituitary gland and oxygen is the primary agent for making this happen. Human Growth Hormone has to be in adequate abundance in order for you to have a strong immune system.

Also, our bodies have human electrical fields that emit a frequency. Sleeping on inner spring and foam mattresses interrupts the natural emission of frequency due to occlusion of blood flow. When we compromise our natural frequencies by sleeping on a mattress other than a gas (air, water, gel) we suppress the immune system and become susceptible to disease and free radical damage. We speed up the aging process.

I understand that our nervous system is connected to our spine?

Yes, our nervous system has three main parts: Brain, Spinal Cord & Nerves. Our brains are our command center and our nerves connect the spinal cord to every part of our bodies. A healthy nervous system allows our bodies to perform at an optimum level. Too much pressure on our spinal system can cause compression, irritation and stretching of our nerves. This will choke the natural supply of nerves to the spinal system, negatively affecting the performance of our bodies and overall health and wellness. Eliminating nerve interference is also paramount to efficient functioning of our immune system and organs. Sleeping in an environment below capillary closure eliminates nerve interference since excessive pressure is removed. The healthier your spine, the healthier your nervous system, the healthier you will be!

The SAT mattress uses a wool topper, why?

The SAT mattress is an all natural product utilizing nature's finest materials. Not only does this mattress harness mother natures most abundant power source, but it also uses nature's miracle fiber. Wool! Wool is an amazing fiber that man has not been able to duplicate. Wool will absorb 30% of its weight in moisture without feeling wet, eliminating that damp clammy feeling when we perspire too much during sleep. Sleeping on virgin wool has demonstrated to lower our skin temperatures more while maintaining a lower, stable humidity environment and lower, uniform heart rate. It is hygienic, hypoallergenic and makes you feel warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. The SAT mattress is a combination of 21st Century technology and mother nature's best kept secrets with one goal in mind: To provide the finest sleep environment attainable here on earth.

How long has the SAT mattress been available?

The SAT was originally introduced into the health care industry (hospitals, nursing homes & home care) in 1997 for the treatment and prevention of bedsores (decubitus ulcers). Bedsores can quickly develop when blood and oxygen are occluded from healthy tissue. "Starved of oxygen, the body will become ill, and if this persists it will die", Dr John Muntz - Nutritional Scientist. Healthy tissue actually dies and a wound opens since the body is deficient in oxygen. This technology quickly gained popularity among physicians and clinicians once the trials supported its clinical efficacy. Today, every leading spinal rehab and teaching hospital in North America and Europe utilizes this revolutionary new patented technology.

Is the SAT mattress reimbursable by Private Insurance,?

The SAT mattress is the only mattress recognized by the U.S. Gov't and Private Insurance in the consumer mattress marketplace. It has its own HCPS Code E0 373 Non Powered Pressure Relieving Mattress. memory foam's memory foam mattress is not recognized as Durable Medical Equipment under this ReImbursable Billing code. The SAT mattress was medically tested and scientifically evaluated by the U.S. Gov't for 6 years before it was awarded this prestigious recognition.

Will my partner feel the same comfort?

Yes, your partner is sleeping on his/her own set of independent cylinders, which are adjusting optimally to his/her specific body regardless of yours.

Does the SAT mattress make noise when you lie on it?

No, the SAT mattress makes absolutely no noise when you lay on it or move around on it.

Is there a pump or motor?

No, the SAT mattress utilizes the atmosphere as a power source. The error free sleep system allows you to sleep comfortably while not having to worry about mechanical problems or the use of electricity.

How long is the warranty?

We offer an astounding 20 year warranty - one of the longest warranties in the industry. It is a reflection of our commitment to unwavering quality, engineering and product integrity. One third of your life is spent in bed. We want your experience on the SAT mattress to be a simple luxury that improves the quality of your life.......for the rest of your life!

How important is eliminating dust mites from our mattress and why is Natural Organic wool so important?

Wool contains lanolin, which is a natural dust mite repellent. Mattresses, (where 1/3 of you life occurs), are a prime habitat for dust mites. A typical mattress has anywhere from 100,000 to 10 million dust mites inside. Dust mites feed on human skin scales, which we shed all the time. We shed approximately 1g of skin a week in our beds, and we spend up to eight hours a day there, producing about a pint of water in sweat, which causes RH Relative Humidity to remain at a high level.

Throughout their lifetime (approximately 3 months), dust mites produce around 2000 fecal pellets, each containing digestive enzymes to which some people are allergic. The same pellets are breathed in by humans, becoming lodged in the bronchi, which are the two branches of the respiratory tract between the trachea and the bronchioles. These pellets cause a local inflammation in the area of the bronchi where they have lodged. If a person is exposed to dust mite feces over a long period of time the inflammation becomes chronic, i.e. persists for a long period of time. Because the once smooth airway is now narrowed and uneven, the airway through it becomes turbulent, causing wheezing. In short, the dust mite allergen plays a major part in the development of allergic asthma in 85% of cases.