Waterbeds

Over the years, waterbeds have received a bad reputation from its earliest forms that are primarily associated with 60’s and 70’s Counter-Culture. Today, we find modern waterbeds still being compared to the earliest models that were on the market during these times. However, much research has been done regarding the form and construction of water mattresses which has led to serious product developments.

In past decades, health practitioners viewed firmer spring beds as more beneficial for back and spine health. However, on firm spring mattresses this firmness has been found to dramatically increase the pressure between points of contact between you and the mattress, causing unnecessary pressure points. Not only is this bad for the muscles and bones of the back and the rest of your body, it also causes interrupted, restless sleep which promotes many other illnesses and diseases.

Through testing, it has been found that a waterbed simulates the effects of weightlessness when you sleep and conforms to you, ridding pressure points and providing the best support possible for the human body. Such principles of flotation have been proven to be therapeutic in treating numerous conditions such as premature newborn development, orthopedic problems, paralysis, severe burns, trauma, auto accident injuries, plastic and general surgery recovery, cardiac rehabilitation, Cystic Fibrosis, Cerebral Palsy and other common conditions with musculoskeletal effects. Below is a listing of some of the most common health benefits attributed to the use of modern waterbeds.

Backaches, Arthritis, Rheumatism, Cerebral Palsy and Others
There are two main characteristics of waterbeds that make them especially excellent therapeutic treatments for such conditions. These are the elimination of pressure points and the application of maintained heat to the body. Natural floatation principles of a waterbed cause the effects of weightlessness, and for the bed to conform to each individual’s unique shape. These qualities allow complete elimination of pressure on key joints and muscles allowing you to relax fully. Combined with heat, this effect is maximized as blood pressure is lowered, and circulation improved. With the elimination of pressure points, lowered blood pressure and improved circulation, stiff muscles and joints can be soothed and rejuvenated. As an added benefit, water mattresses NEVER sag as spring mattresses begin to do almost immediately with normal usage. Sagging beds are yet another of the main causes associated with joint and muscle pain and spasms, which is completely eradicated by the water mattress.

Asthma, Allergies, Eczema, and Other Respiratory Conditions
Millions of people still share a bed with them and they may even be making them sick. What are we talking about? – Dust mites! No matter how frequently one bathes or showers, it is impossible to stop shedding skin. In conventional mattresses, our tiny shed particles of skin work their way down into the inner layers of fiber from the surface. When these particles are combined with humidity, caused by the salt and oils we perspire in our sleep, we have provided the perfect breeding ground for these microscopic parasites. However, by incorporating a water mattress, which is made of non-porous vinyl, into your bedroom, you can stop sharing your bed with these pests once and for all. Because of the materials non-porous quality, dirt and skin particles will never penetrate your mattress. One can easily remove the mattress cover to be washed at 60 degrees Celsius (the temperature at which dust mites are killed), and wipe down the surface of the water mattress with approved mattress cleaners in order to completely rid their beds of dust mites, and their lives of respiratory conditions triggered by them.

Sleeping problems occur in approximately 30% of the population arising from a number of factors such as daily stresses, discomfort, pain, light and noise disturbances, or other mental or physical conditions. It is for this reason it is very difficult to determine what exactly prohibits one’s much needed uninterrupted sleep. However, waterbeds can benefit people with such conditions through one main feature – relaxation. When on a water mattress the day’s stresses, pains, and discomfort are washed aside. This is due to the elimination of pressure points, with the feeling of weightlessness as you virtually float, the addition of heat, and the ability to specifically target your motion and firmness preferences by adding Motion System fibers or more or less water to your water mattress for unsurpassed comfort and relaxation.

As in the case of musculoskeletal conditions, the elimination of pressure points and the heating of the water mattress are extremely beneficial to patients who suffer from bed sores. Bed sores often occur on individuals that are bedridden, or immobile, and therefore must stay in one bed/chair and one position for extended periods of time. These ulcers on the surface of the skin appear at areas of pressure where the blood supply to the skin has been cut off for more than two to three hours from lying in bed or sitting in a wheelchair.By eliminating such pressure points, allowing blood to flow freely throughout the body, and adding heat to the mattress, which further enhances circulation, water mattresses are an amazing treatment for bed sores.

Have you ever heard an expectant mother complain of not being able to sleep on her stomach as she yearns for the day she will regain this ability? Well, waterbeds are the answer to her prayers. It is proven that expectant mothers can sleep on their stomachs throughout their entire pregnancy on a water mattress. In fact, they are recommended by physicians, especially in the advanced stages of pregnancy.

Also, crib-sized water mattresses are recommended for the growth and development of newborn babies, especially those born prematurely. It has been clinically proven that placing a premature baby upon one of these specially made mattresses reduces pressure points on the babies’ soft bones and circulatory system, allowing them to grow more rapidly as well as dramatically decreasing the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.