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Amanda Ncube
GONE are the days when pillows were made using old clothes, quill shaft, feathers and heavy sponge materials. Home owners need to embrace the new era where pillows play an integral role in their homes.
People do not need to wake up every day complaining of back and neck ache as nowadays pillows are multi-functional . . . they are for decorative as well as health purposes.
Here are some tips on how to select different types of pillows that will enhance the look of your space at the same time keeping you healthy.
Embrace the new incoming body pillows. These are oversized pillows designed to embrace and support the entire length of the body when one is sleeping. During the day you can decorate your bed by placing it idly on the bed. Make sure that the colour of your pillow complements the interior décor of your room.
Try to choose colours that will not require you to always wash it. Unlike regular pillows, they do not shift or move while you are sleeping, instead they give you the relaxation and comforting sleep that you have been craving for.
Body pillows allow you to sleep on them for extra back support and you can sleep against them. It keeps the body in place while providing support to the neck and front of the body as well as back. They are largely recommended to pregnant women as they accommodate physical changes that come with pregnancy.
Contour pillows, as the name suggest, are strategically curved to give your body comfort. They enhance the look of your bed by providing a unique shape. You can have one or two of them on your bed but make sure that your bed is not overcrowded, to bring that unique beautiful look.
On a health perspective health practitioners recommend them for side sleepers. The middle of the pillow curves down to provide proper support for the head.
Memory foam is appealing from afar . . . it’s soft look changes the mood of the room. They cradle your neck and provide solid support, help you achieve and maintain proper posture when sleeping, alleviate snoring as the pillow shape supports the head and neck in such a way that breathing airways are kept open for smooth breathing during sleep.
Nothing is better than down pillows. They are made from delicate fluff from bellies of waterfowl and they are especially popular with stomach sleepers. It reduces perspiration during sleep. They are easy to maintain and last long.
Latex pillows are made from latex rubber harvested from rubber trees grown on plantations in tropical countries. These pillows have some wonderful properties that make them ideal for people who suffer from allergies, neck and back pain, or both. They are insect-resistant; they are good in places where there are insects. They are free of harmful chemicals and is non-toxic from cradle to grave, even if it’s burnt. — Additional Information from Online sources.
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