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We know a good night's sleep is essential for a healthy and productive life, but for many people it is not possible. We believe our line of fine mattresses and down bedding help promote better, healthier sleep. In our endeavour to bring our customers any information we can to benefit their sleep life we offer this page of information and links on better sleep. Check back frequently for what's new on better sleep.

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* The right mattress.

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Don't Lose Sleep Over Your Mattress in the New Year
Study shows a new mattress may reduce back pain

ALEXANDRIA, VA, January 20, 2004— Still waking up in 2004 with an aching back and not quite feeling like yourself? A new study published in the British medical journal, The Lancet suggests your mattress may be the cause.

A Spanish study of more than 300 individuals with chronic lower-back pain tested if mattress firmness improved or exacerbated participants’ symptoms. Participants that previously slept on both very-firm and medium-firm mattresses, were asked to sleep on new, very-firm and medium-firm mattresses for 90 days. Both test groups confirmed they experienced an improvement in their level of pain. Partners of those experiencing back pain also experienced improvement as well.

“This study demonstrates that replacing your mattress may help alleviate lower back pain and thereby improve your quality of life,” said Nancy Shark, executive director of The Better Sleep Council. “It is important consumers recognize that they have the ability to start each day with a good night’s sleep by finding out what mattress is right for them.”

Choosing the Right Bed for You

The Better Sleep Council has a number or resources for consumers to assist them in buying a new mattress, including this Web site: www.bettersleep.org. The new site offers a test that mattress shoppers can take to help them evaluate their sleep patterns and mattresses, as well as a Better Sleep Guide, which outlines additional factors consumers should consider when deciding if it is time to buy a new mattress.

Consumers wanting to determine if it is time to shop for a new mattress should consider the following when evaluating their existing mattress:

Do you wake up with pain, stiffness, or soreness?
Do you sleep as well as you did a year ago?
Did you have your best night’s sleep somewhere other than your own bed?
Does your mattress show visible signs of wear and tear?
If you answer “yes” to any of the above, it may be time to consider buying a new mattress.

The Better Sleep Council has also developed the SLEEP Test to help individuals evaluate which new mattress is the appropriate purchase for them.

Select a mattress.
Lie down in sleep position.
Evaluate the level of comfort and support.
Educate yourself about each selection.
Partners should shop together.

“The Lancet study confirms what many consumers have known for years - investing in the right mattress is an investment in your health,” Shark added. “In the new year, resolve to take the time to consider if you are getting the best night’s sleep possible on your current mattress.”

Article courtesy of The Better Sleep Council.

For other interesting tips for Better Sleep www.bettersleep.org.

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