The Natural Form's technology was originally introduced
into the health care industry (hospitals, nursing homes & home
care) in 1997 for the treatment and prevention of bedsores
(decubitus ulcers). The clinical efficacy was immediately
recognized and substantiated among a wide representation
of doctors and researchers, and made this product now available
for all consumers. These are some of the most important benefits:
Eliminate Tossing and Turning
Properly Support for the Spine
Reduced body temperature
Natural Sleep Surface
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1. Eliminate Tossing and Turning
Eliminate Pressure
Why do people toss and turn? Pressure caused by their mattress.
After 15 minutes, a signal is sent to the brain telling them
to move to relieve the pressure. Circulation has been cut
off to tissue. The National Sleep Foundation reports that
the average person tosses and turns 60 to 100 times per night.
Studies show that this constant tossing and turning keeps
us from having a good night's sleep. When you remove these
pressure points you have a better chance of waking up feeling
refreshed.
In order to eliminate pressure points, you have to displace
body weight. To do this you must use a liquid or a gas...it's
simple physics. Unfortunately, most beds use springs and
foam or just foam. The springs push back which causes you
to toss and turn, and foam cannot displace weight, it only
absorbs it. That's why we use air and our pressure-free Self
Adjusting Technology from our medical sleep systems. Our
technology ensures that you have pressure-free sleep all
night long regardless of sleep position.
2. Properly Suppor for the Spine
Proper Spinal Alignment
According to Doctors, traditional consumer mattresses cannot
properly support the spine during nightime sleep. Unfortunately,
these surfaces force you to conform to the bed instead of
the bed conforming to you. When you lie down on the Natural
Form, patented valves release air from individual cylinders
until the air pressure in each cylinder reaches the clinically
proven level to support the parts of your body that rest
on it.Then, if you move during the night, the cylinders automatically
adjust; taking in and releasing just enough air to provide
the correct support for your new position. The result is
proper support for every part of your body including your
back and spine.
The Natural Form Sleep System Self-Adjusts
to the unique curves of you body for near perfect back support...and
no harmful pressure points.
Metal Coil Innerspring Mattresses create
uncomfortable pressure points on your shoulders, hips and
thighs because no displacement can occur. The result: frequent
tossing and turning to relieve the pressure and reduced blood-oxygen
content.
Traditional Air Beds create a "hammock" effect.
The air beneath you moves to other parts of the bed. Chiropractors
report this causes improper bending of the spine.
3. Reduced body temperature
Reduce Body Temperature
Research shows that it is important to reduce body temperature
during sleep. That's why the Natural Form tops off its revolutionary
sleep system with nature's proven material: 100% pure virgin
Australian wool. Studies show that sleeping on wool lowers
your heart rate which contributes to better sleep.
Processed in one of the finest mills in the world, our wool
is pulled and sheared to a dense loft, providing a purely
comfortable sleep surface. Because lanolin is removed during
processing, our wool is naturally hypoallergenic.
The average person perspires approximately one pint of fluid
while sleeping each night. Wool has the ability to absorb
up to 33% of it's weight in moisture without feeling damp.
The composition of wool fibers increases air circulation
next to your skin which results in a dry environment that
feels cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
The Natural Form's wool cover can easily be unzipped and
machine washed at home!
4. Natural Sleep Surface
The Natural Form uses 100% All Natural Australian Wool Covers.
Simply unzip the cover and throw it in your washing machine
at home.
Sleeping With Wool—Nature’s Natural Air Conditioning
Source: Christine Chamberlin
If the idea of sleeping with a wool comforter in the summer
makes you sweat, think again. For over 12,000 years, wool
has been used to make life more comfortable, especially
in the hottest climes.
Wool bedding (mattress toppers, comforters, and pillows)
actually provides the perfect temperature-controlled sleeping
environment. Manufacturers have all tried to make a synthetic
product with the qualities of wool, but to no avail.
A recent sleep study conducted by The Woolmark Company and the
University of Sydney examined a variety of bedding products
in a range of temperature and humidity environments, and
wool was selected as the “undoubted winner.” This study proved
wool breathes better than synthetics, increases periods of
deep REM sleep, and also gets the body to a comfortable sleeping
temperature quicker and maintains it for a longer period
of time. The complete study can be found at: http://www.woolmark.com/innovate_sleepstudy.php
The following explains the benefits of wool and how it can
help you sleep more comfortably during the summer.
Wool Is Animal-Friendly and Available Organically!
No animals are killed in the process of harvesting wool.
As long as the sheep or alpaca graze in pesticide-free pastures
for at least three years and are shorn using humane methods,
wool batting can be considered organic, sustainable, and
cruelty free.
Wool Regulates Body Temperature
Perhaps wool’s most-remarkable quality is its ability to
maintain comfortable body temperature, no matter what the
season. Wool produces warmth in winter without overheating,
and—believe it or not—keeps you cooler on summer nights because
of its natural moisture-wicking properties. Wool bedding
works like a personal heating-and-cooling system, which makes
it perfect for people who experience “night sweats.” A wool
mattress topper or wool moisture pad can actually cool you
off during the night by dissipating sweat through the wool’s
coil-like fibers.
Wool Is Hypoallergenic
Wool is resistant to bacteria, mold, and mildew, which can
trigger allergic reactions in some people. People with chemical
sensitivities can also sleep without suffering if the wool
is untreated.
Dust-mite allergens are the leading trigger for asthma attacks,
but dust mites need moisture to survive, so they don’t like
wool. Other types of bedding, such as down, feathers, or
synthetic materials are more of a haven for dust mites.
Wool Is Soothing
Wool mattress toppers provide soft cushioning where your
shoulders, hips, and knees meet your mattress. People who
suffer from fibromyalgia, arthritis, and rheumatism find
that wool buffers their sore body parts from their mattresses.
Wool Is a Natural Fire Retardant
Firefighters wear wool clothing. Why? When wool touches a
flame, it won’t ignite because wool fibers do not support
combustion. Wool is also used in natural and organic mattresses
to meet fire-safety codes without using toxic chemical flame
retardants.
Wool Is Soft!
Forget your association of wool with an itchy, scratchy sweater.
Wool batting has a soft, down-like loft or puffiness. Pure-wool
batting is sheared from living sheep or alpaca, washed without
harsh soaps, and then carded (or combed) into soft, clean
wool fill, which is placed inside cotton casings. There is
no scratchiness at all.
How Wool Works
Wool fibers create a lining of still air, one of the best
insulators found in nature. These little pockets of air create
a dry layer of air next to your skin to hold in heat during
colder months and cool your body as outdoor temperatures
rise.
Evaporation of moisture is our body’s natural way of keeping
cool. Wool helps this process along by drawing moisture from
the body during sleep, absorbing it into cells, and reducing
skin temperature. When you’re cooler, you toss and turn less
often, and sleep more soundly in a deeper REM state.
In summer, outdoor heat is kept away from your skin because
of wool’s insulating barrier of air pockets. Sleeping with
a lightweight wool comforter acts like an air conditioner.
Where does all that moisture go? The average sleeper gives
off nearly a pint of water vapor in an eight-hour sleep period.
Wool can absorb up to 30% of its own weight without feeling
damp or clammy. The cells of wool fibers are porous, so they
quickly and efficiently absorb and evaporate moisture—unlike
down, which actually holds moisture and can create mildew.
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