Tips For Preventing Back Injuries in Winter

When winter has arrived across the country, injuries rise. When snow, sleet, ice and cold are in the forecast, you should take extra care to protect your back. Consider these tips for preventing winter back injuries:

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Keep warm. Mom was right - dress in layers. Layered clothing helps body heat stay in, keeping muscles and joints more flexible and less stiff.

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Dress for the weather. It's too late once you get cold and/or wet. Stay tuned to local forecasts so you know what to expect if you are going away from home.

Warm up before doing any cold weather exercise, including skating, skiing, sledding, hiking or even shoveling snow. Joints and muscles are especially vulnerable to injury in the cold.

In fact, warming up before winter sports and outdoor activities is so important that Olympic speed skater Derek Parra recommends that if you're short on time, it is better to shorten your workout so you can warm up longer.

"You can complete a good warm up in 15 - 20 minutes, and believe me, it will make your workout more pleasant and safe," says the Parra, a World Cup gold medal winner and Olympic hopeful. He suggests 10 minutes of light aerobic activity, such as jogging or biking, followed by stretches.

Finally, remember to use good technique and form when shoveling show or scraping ice. Do not twist or jerk. Bend at the knees and let your leg muscles bear the weight. Turn your body as required, instead of twisting into an awkward position.

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Should I Buy Latex Mattresses or Memory Foam Ones?

Latex Mattresses became so popular in the last few years but the memory foam mattresses became popular a little bit earlier. As far as I know, the words popularity and quality aren't synonyms. Memory foam mattresses are more time present on the market, but this doesn't mean they have better features. Let me tell you the pros and cons of both Latex Mattresses and Memory Foam than you can create summary so at the bottom line you'll find out what type of mattress to buy.

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Memory Foam advantages:

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Great back supporting bed mattresses. With their structure, the mattress surface is transforming to shape the couture of your body without creating pressure, reducing the pain of your back and bringing you a peaceful sleeping. Provide less tossing and turning and less partner disturbance.

Memory Foam disadvantages:

Memory foam isn't organic material so if you are allergic to some of the chemical contents that are used in the production of the memory mattress, there is a possibility to get some skin reaction. Because of these chemicals this bed mattress can smell strangely. The new mattress takes long time to break-in. If you don't have tried this type of mattress than maybe you'll need some time (sometimes a month) to get used to the firmness of the mattress and it's adjustment to your body. To make this adjusting period shorter, it is a good advice to walk on the mattress with your knees and hands. If you are sweating a lot while sleeping, I do not recommend a memory foam mattresses for you because they can be really warm especially in summer. They are really expensive. The cheapest memory foam mattress is 0-0 and the HQ mattress can cost up to 00-00 and this can be considered as a disadvantage.

Latex mattresses advantages:

The natural latex mattress is made of natural rubber and can contain ingredients up to 90% of organic origin; also I'd like to mention that it is dust mite, odor and moisture resistant. These are the reasons why the latex mattresses are hypoallergenic and they are the perfect choice for people who suffer form different kinds of skin allergy, asthma or similar respiratory diseases. You'll never get up with "dead arm" or "dead leg" syndrome because these mattresses are adjusting to the spines of your body and that's why they're number one on the recommendation list by most of the orthopedic specialists. Opposite of the foam the latex is a great thermal insulator. In the core of the mattress there are little pipes that allow air circulation providing regulation of the temperature while you are sleeping. Latex Mattresses will make you warm or cool depending on the season.

Latex mattresses disadvantages:

The Latex Mattresses, just like the memory foam are expensive too. This fact can be considered as a disadvantage, but I think maybe the only one. In comparison to memory foam bed mattress the cheapest Latex Mattress is 0-0 and the cost of the HQ mattresses is approximately the same.

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A great option for moms looking to offer an organic product but still looking for waterproofing. Our quilted play yard mattress pad is made with a surface layer of 100% organically-grow Cotton with an allergy barrier that is a soft knit fabric backed with ultra-thin breathable, waterproof polyurethane membrane. Specially designed patented safety stay-on corners and extra-deep sides keep this mattress pad in place at all times, no matter how thick the mattress.  You can never have too many mattress pads, so keep several in your linen closet. It is sized to allow for shrinkage and the full skirt is designed for a snug fit.  Machine wash and dry. The OE Blended Standard applies to products that use a blend of organic and non‐organic cotton or other fibers, and contain a minimum of 5% organic cotton. The OE Blended requires that the organic cotton is grown on certified farms and sets criteria for proper handling and tracking of the organic cotton through all steps of textile processing.Features a 100% Organic Cotton quilted surface and 100% Polyester fillingLaboratory tested to provide protection from allergen molecules of less than 1.0 micronLead and phthalate free waterproof polyurethane protective layerSpecially designed patented safety stay-on corners and extra-deep sides keep this mattress pad in place at all times, no matter how thick the mattressCertified by Organic Exchange Blended Standards

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Review of CleanRest Allergen Barrier Mattress Cover

The CleanRest Allergen Barrier Mattress Cover offers the CleanRest encasements that are designed to provide a clean, safe barrier against allergens that are as tiny as one micron in size. These encasements are comfortable and cool to touch, and they are also breathable.

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CleanRest products have been designated to be certified asthma friendly by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. They let air penetrate through them so that they are able to breath and yet they are still waterproof and offer stain protection. 

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The MicronOne fabric technology totally keeps out allergens including dust mites, dust mite waste, pet dander, pollen, mold spores, and bed bugs. In addition, no vinyl, plastic or polyurethane is used in the construction of the product which means that the sleeper will not feel hot and sweaty because of heat getting trapped. The material used is not loud, and crunchy but is instead soft to the touch. Care calls for machine washing and drying at high temperatures. The CleanRest has a zippered encasement of the top, sides, ends and bottom of a mattress, pillow or box springs. And it is designed to cover mattresses that are up to 17 inches in depth.

Owners say that the fabric is waterproof and does seem to prevent most allergies. They say that the pillow protector is superior to the mattress protector because of the absence of seam issues or size problems with the pillow product. Some owners complain that the mattress encasement can have a seam that runs the width of the mattress. The seam can be uncomfortable to a sleeper's hip when it is in contact with it for some time.

In terms of durability and longevity, some owners do report some problems on this issue, but overall most people can probably expect the product to last a reasonable amount of time.

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• Non-toxic design - no vinyl, pvc, or phthalates; no polyurethane foam; no latex or wool eliminates potential latex allergenic concerns

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Latex Mattress Bed Advantages and Disadvantages

If you are looking for information on the pros and cons of latex mattresses, you've come to the right place.

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My research team has collected data from over 100 latex bed owners, including what the owners like and don't like about the mattresses.

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Advantages

The first and primary advantage of latex mattresses is that they are comfortable. In fact, over 85% of the owners find their bed to be comfortable. By comparison, beds that are primarily made of memory foam, air or water score around 80%, according to our related research. And innerspring mattresses only score about 60%.

In addition, the beds are generally considered durable by their owners. However, there are a few instances of premature sagging. Off gassing and sleeping hot both tend to not be a major issue.

Disadvantages

The main disadvantage of latex beds is that they are generally expensive. Expect to pay a couple thousand dollars for a quality latex mattress. It is not clear if prices will come down in the future.

The other disadvantage is that the mattresses don't have much of a track record, at least in the United States. If you've done research online you probably have not found much quality information on latex beds, at least compared to what is available regarding innerspring beds, memory foam beds and air beds.

This means that if you buy a latex mattress, you should consider yourself to be a bit of an early adopter or pioneer since not too many people to date have bought a latex mattress, at least in relation to the other mattress types.

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What Brand of Memory Foam Mattress is the Best?

When memory foam mattresses were introduced, they conquered. It was like the people are hungry for something that can promise them back ache-free mornings. This is exactly what this mattress promises to do.

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You will be surprised to find that almost all mattress companies are selling this type of mattress in the market. They have their own "unique" version of it. The vast choices we have should be comforting but it is, more often than not, confusing.

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The first ever memory foam mattress introduced was the tempur foam from Tempur pedic. Their success is so epic that most companies compare themselves to them. Some may even say their mattresses are "better than Tempur pedic".

But it is also interesting to note that not all people derive comfort in using this brand. Some say their mattresses are too firm for comfort. Others will say that they have had a worse night of sleep when they slept on this mattress.

This necessitates a widening of perspective. Not all that have been deemed perfect is the right one for you. And not all that has been labelled poor is wrong for you.

Let us take a look at Bergad Isoform mattress for instance. This stands a chance of being labelled as the best memory foam. This is because their manufacturing standards are so stringent and they really see to the quality of their foams. Also, they have used materials that are as natural as possible. In comparison to other foams, theirs are breathable because it has a coolmax feature that allows air to flow in.

Bragada Mattress Company also specializes in this technology. Their Crowne mattress has received great ratings and what most people say about it is that it is very comfortable. Construction-wise, they also commend it for being durable.

Comfort Mattress Company also sells this type of mattress. Their mattresses have been commended by NASA. If you trace back the roots of memory foam, you will find out that NASA perpetrated its existence due to the need of a foam that can reduce pressure points of astronauts.

These mattresses are not as popular as Tempur pedic and they are not the biggest mattress companies today but we can definitely say that they are worth buying. If you widen your choices, you can find the one that really works well for your body type and built. Find one that brings you the most comfort and you can have restful sleep for long.

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• Mattress is made in the USA and includes a 20 year warranty on workmanship and materials
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The Sealy Baby Firm Rest Mattress receives some of the best crib mattress reviews. It is one of the most comfortable yet firm models of baby crib mattress around. A non-allergenic layer provides comfort for an extremely plush sleeping surface. The Sealy crib mattress fits most cribs and toddler bed frames. This mattress is easy to clean, easy to move or lift and has a waterproof surface and binding. Sealy crib mattresses are made in the USA and this crib mattress includes a 20 year warranty on workmanship and material.

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Manufacturing Process of Memory Foam

Memory foam is a mixture of chemical compounds. It is primarily made of polyurethane with combination of other chemicals. The combination of chemicals with polyurethane varies with the manufacturers. The formulation of memory foam has been copyrighted and maintained as a trade secret by the manufacturers. This is due to the fact that different combinations of chemicals with polyurethane deliver different viscoelasticity and density of memory foam. One of the chemicals used with polyurethane is silicone additives.

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The main constituent of memory foam is polyurethane. They are chemical substances with linear polymers which are made of carbamate groups (-NHCO2). These groups are called urethane, formed by the chemical reaction between a polyol and a diisocyanate. Polyol is a multiple hydroxyl group bearing alcohol and diisocyanate has two isocyanate groups. Isocyanate is a functional group with a single nitrogen, carbon and oxygen molecule. The ratio of polyol and diisocyanate used for the process is 1:2. When these compounds react with water, in the presence of catalysts like tin and amines, it forms cells which are very similar to bubbles. The size of the bubbles is controlled by surfactants, which lowers the liquid surface tension.

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This reaction is an exothermic reaction and the product formed is a liquid. The liquid is then dispensed into a mold, where it expands. The expansion of the liquid is like dough and hence the liquid is called as a 'bun'. The expanded liquid dries up to form the foam or polyurethane. This polyurethane when combined with other chemicals, which are trade secrets, produces the foam of varying densities and elastic properties. After combining other chemicals with polyurethane, the mixture is allowed to dry. Then it is cut or clipped into the desirable sizes for its variety of use. The entire reaction takes about 5 minutes.

As the chemical composition of the foam is mainly polyurethane, it is combustible. If the foam gets ignited accidently, it can spread the flame rapidly and also emits toxic gases. Hence some of the manufacturers in America treat them with flame retardants like Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE). Some of the studies of PBDE have shown that they are causes for the impairment of nervous and reproductive systems in animals. Memory foam keeps away the dust mites and mildew due to its chemical composition, as these mites feed on natural fibers like cotton.

There are misconceptions that the foam contains residues of diisocyante. Diisocyanate is completely consumed in the polymerization reaction with polyol. So any product made of genuine memory foam will not contain residues of diisocyanate. There are replicas of memory foam made of cheaper constituents, which may be hazardous. Some of the manufacturers who make genuine memory foam include Tempur-Pedic, ECO-CELL, Dynamic Systems, SunMate and Pudgee.

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