Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

Does a Good Night’s Sleep Depend on What’s in Your Mattress?

Where do you find the truth in advertising?

 Getting a good night’s sleep is hard work. Your caffeine intake, daily routine and ability to handle stress all contribute to sweet dreams – or a restless night. But your mattress also plays an important role and knowing what’s in your mattress and how it affects healthy sleep is equally important. 

If you’re chasing a bullet-proof sleep solution, it’s time to learn how the components of your mattress contribute. Latex can be natural or manmade (refers to whether it’s harvested or manufactured) but it can also be convoluted or Talalay (refers to the processing). To make things more complicated, there can be combinations of all these variables, which make it virtually impossible to compare between brands. 

Inner spring mattresses are equally confusing with the number or springs, quality of the steel and pocket encasement – or not. Nothing about mattress shopping is simple…

Making mattress shopping less confusing

 At Ergo, we work with manufacturers that support transparency in advertising. Michael Nermon, President of Ergo is the vice-chairman of the Specialty Sleep Association(SSA). The SSA, a volunteer association of mattress manufacturers and retailers, provides consumers with information to improve informed mattress buying decisions. Reading through the site will help you understand what to look for in a mattress – before you begin shopping.

 Earlier this year, the SSA released a mattress labelling system that makes it easier to understand the environmental differences of the components that make up a mattress. The labeling system, which has three unique levels has been voluntarily adopted by all the manufacturers involved.

 Have you ever thought about what’s under in your mattress and how it contributes to healthy sleep? If you’re curious how the SSA can help you find answers that lead to your best sleep solution, visit their “How to Choose a New Mattress,” page. Buying a new bed is no different than buying a new car or a new cell phone – there’s a learning curve attached.

 If you want to see the SSA labels in real life, visit our retail space in Irvine or our newly opened showroom at the Las Vegas Design center. At Ergo Customized Comfort, we’re here to help.

 Please post your questions and comments below or visit our Facebook community for more info.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Tuesday, October 4th, 2011

Secret to Swedish Health, Their Beds

The top of a Swedish bed stays fresh and plush

There has been increased interest in “Swedish” mattresses. The lines that have made their way to the US are Duxiana, Hastens and Carpe Diem. They share a very distinctive plush feel. The primary reason for the distinctive plushness is that they all share the “top mattress” design. It is a 2-4 inch separate pillow top. Since it is not connected to the main mattress you get an immediate response that cannot be duplicated by any other pillow top technology. The origin of the “top mattress” is due to the harsh long dark winters that they experience in Sweden, everything in their homes would get musty. The Swedes have always known that if they brought out their household items into the sun, when they experience their short summer, the sun would freshen everything up. They did not know the scientific reason was that sunlight is a source of UV radiation, which is used by hospitals and modern air purifiers to disinfect. They just knew that it worked. Bringing out an entire mattress was not practical, but a top layer was relatively easy to remove and brought out into the sun to be aired and freshened. They also noticed a huge collateral benefit of this separate top layer, what was to become the “top mattress”, it gave the overall sleep system a unique plush and more responsive feel, since it was not restrained by the main mattress. Another reason for the plush responsive feel of the Swedish mattresses is that they utilize 2 or more layers of coils on top of each other. There is a very small percentage of “conventional” mattresses that utilize a coil on coil system. That would be the few that still utilize coils in the “box spring”. But the coils in those rare true “box springs” are very stiff and aren’t as responsive as the base coils in the “Swedish” lines. An exception would be Vi-Spring from England that does utilize pocketed coils in their “divan”, box spring.

How do you tell one Swede from another?

So what are their differences? Duxiana utilizes a responsive continuous coil technology. One wire essentially makes up an entire coil layer. And depending on the model, there can be up to 3 layers of coils. The two possible disadvantages of this coil technology is that most experts consider the individually wrapped pocketed coil to have better overall response and that a continuous coil transfers movement through the entire mattress, where a pocketed coil isolates movement. Both Hastens and Carpe Diem utilize the pocketed coil technology. Hastens, means horse in Swedish. They utilize as their cushioning components, natural fibers, the primary one being horse hair. Horse hair is very durable, and relatively resilient. Duxiana and Carpe Diem utilize some natural fibers but the main cushioning component is natural latex. Latex is incredibly resilient, no maintenance is required. Fibers, no matter how resilient, will over time and with extended use, mat down and compress. They will need some fluffing and “massaging” to get them to recover. There is one other mattress that is referred to as a “Swedish mattress”, Tempur-pedic, but that is another story for another time.

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Tuesday, October 4th, 2011

Top 3 Sleep Solutions for Back Aches

An ergonomic bedroom = a good night’s sleep

 

In the organic structure of your body, your brain is the head honcho, your blood and breath the cash flow and your back that employee who’s always late for work, complains about everything and rarely meets deadlines. Since you can’t fire your back, try our top 5 strategies for micromanaging it instead.

Don’t swallow your solution, sleep on it

Difficult employees rarely go away quietly and your back is no different. Instead of trying to mask the problem with medication or hot packs, pay attention to everything that causes pain – such as certain movements, chairs or your bed.

 

Desk jockeys know that they need a supportive, ergonomic chair to survive 8 hour stretches of sitting. Since we all spend more time in bed than we do anywhere else, looking closely at your bed is a smart first step.

 

  • Is your mattress more than 7-10 years old?
  • Does it have any noticeable sags or lumps?
  • Do you wake up with a sore back more than a couple of times a week?

 

If you answered yes to ANY of the above questions, it’s time to get serious about finding a back and sleep solution – a new mattress. But before you start shopping, you’ll have to look even closer at your current mattress.

Listen to the complaints

Can you pinpoint the exact point of pain in your back (or shoulder or legs) when you’re lying in your own bed. Try different sleep positions and focus on those pain points, feeling how they shift as you move. Then start bed-testing – at a store.

 

“To truly understand what you want from a new bed, you have to understand where your old bed is failing to deliver,” says Michael Nermon, owner of Ergo Customized Comfort and vice Chairman of the Specialty Sleep Association (SSA).

Try different solutions

Finding the right bed for your body means a lot of mattress testing. What’s right for you may not be right for the salesperson standing in front of you. Take the information you gathered from your own mattress and apply it to the ones you’re testing.

 

  • Use the same pillow for each bed you test. If you eliminate the distraction of different pillows (with different feels), you’ll be able to focus on the mattress.
  • Narrow in on those pain points again. Apply the same positions you did at home on your old mattress and compare the feel.
  • Involve your partner. If you share your bed with someone, make sure they’re doing everything you’re doing so you find the right bed for both of you.

 

Are you ready to put that bad back to bed for good? After you’ve done the at-home testing, come visit us at Ergo and we’ll help you find the right solution for you – and back.

 

Ergo Foundation with a European slat suspension system. Each slat flexes independently so the bed customizes itself to whoever is lying on it. Suspensions are adjustable from the chest to the knees, where your body needs it most.

 

Oxygen Pillow. A uniquely styled pillow, your head will be realigned with your spine depending on where you apply pressure the most.  What’s more, it adjusts throughout the night as you move so waking up with a sore neck is just a distant bad dream.

 

Ergo Adjustable Bed. Lifting the legs and bending the knee slightly allows your lower back muscles to relax and release tension. As well, pressure is taken off the heart so your pulse can self-regulate and let you enjoy a deeper, more healing sleep.

 

Are you desperately seeking relief from an aching back? Leave your questions or comments below or visit our Facebook community for more info.

 

 

 

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Sunday, August 28th, 2011

Which is the best mattress?

The answer to this question is not quite as numerous as the total population, but like all things that involve humans, it is very subjective. The variables involved can be body type, specific physical issues, primary sleep positions, culture, personal sensitivities, and of coarse the ultimate variable, what is personally comfortable. No computer can determine this for you, it would be probably less accurate than weather forcasting, and we know how reliable that is. Yes there are definitely mattresses that have more quality in craftmanship and there are definitely components that perform better. Yet the best way to determine what is best for you is to work with a sleep consultant that gets to know you and can sense what you and your body responds to best. Each and every customer must be treated as a unique individual and presented with options that are uniquely suited to that person. If you do not feel that this has been your experience. please let us know.

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Thursday, August 25th, 2011

New source for natural and organic mattresses in Las Vegas

Ergo Bedroom has opened in the Las Vegas Design Center at World Market. Find us at http://www.ergobedroom.com. Specializing in all natural options for sleep including organic mattresses from Natura and Savvy Rest. We are proud to be the exclusive dealers for argueably the two best made mattresses in the world, Vi-Spring, made in England since 1901 and Cape Diem from Sweden. We are experts in mattresses that are not only natural and organic, but most importantly offer the best in comfort and body alignment that results in a great nights sleep. There are dual firmness options and ones that can be customized.

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Thursday, August 18th, 2011

These Stars can Teach you to Sleep Better – Starting Tonight!

Getting a good night’s sleep takes dedication, time and lots of practice. While some celebrities collapse on stage from exhaustion, some make it their business to be Super Sleep Ambassadors. They share sleep tips, promote a better night’s sleep over all-night partying and, of course, they live what they preach.

Getting a good night’s sleep, the celebrity way

Do you have what it takes to be a celebrity sleep ambassador? While the personal trainer, chef and nanny may be beyond the average person’s budget reach, the sleep solutions some celebrities dream up are more than do-able.

Check out our list of Sleep Celebs and see if you measure up!

Dr. Oz ~ Sleep Expert

It’s no shock that Dr. Oz understands and evangelizes the health benefits of sleep. As a doctor, he sees more than his fair share of illnesses that may have been prevented had the patient invested in better sleep habits. Dr. Breus, a certified sleep doctor, often visits the Dr. Oz show – and the two together send a powerful message on the importance of healthy sleep.

We especially like the “Sleep Yourself Thin” series on Dr. Oz site. Sign us up for this great reason to hunt down healthy sleep.

Jennifer Lopez ~ Sleep Aficionado 

Possibly one of the most beautiful women in the world, 42-year-old JLo goes head to head with women half her age and is likely no stranger to beauty treatments that range from the sublime to the bizarre. But take heart, she says her beauty regime is not nearly as complicated as we imagine: “Sleep is my weapon,” she once said. “I try to get eight hours a night. I think what works best is sleep, water—and a good cleanser.”

Something tells us though that even a good night’s sleep isn’t easy to get with Marc Anthony in the house, which leads us to another great blog post – what to look for in a mattress…

Alicia Silverstone Sleep Disciple

“At some point in your life you have to decide if it’s important to you to feel great every day,” Silverstone once told reporters. “I’m working on creating a boundary of how to rest and how to relax. It’s really easy for me to do it, once I know I’m allowed to do it. I think sleep is very important.”

Michael Jackson ~ Sleep Failure

Unfortunately the King of Pop falls into the category of examples to learn what “not* to do. The night before he died, Jackson received an injection to help him fall asleep. His doctor’s unorthodox methods have resulted in a homicide ruling, and, hopefully, served as a wake-up call to those who go to extreme and unsafe lengths to get some shut-eye.

Arianna Huffington ~ Sleep Evangelist

Arianna was well on her way to following Jackson’s footsteps before her accident three years ago. She fainted from sleep exhaustion and broke multiple bones in her face. It was the warning she needed to change her lifestyle.

In January, 2011 at TEDWomen, Arianna spoke candidly about how our society brags about sleep deficiency – and the stupidity of it. Watch her video – How to Succeed? Get More Sleep. Repeat if necessary. No need to thank us – we just want to help you sleep better. Starting tonight.

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Monday, July 18th, 2011

Your Bedroom – A Sanctuary of Luxury

We all are proud of our house and we work had on adding special touches to every room to make it feel like Home.

Your home is a simple statement of who you are. If you work from home, you will have a home office or an office space dedicated for your work. If you have kids, you will have a play area or a play room designated for their toys and activities.  If you love to paint, you will have your own studio within your home.  So what would describe your lifestyle? And is it projected throughout your house.

That being said, it is always a good idea to avoid blurring the edges and confine separate activities to separate rooms.  For example, studying or doing homework should be limited to one room during the time of that activity. If you have a very small bedroom it may be a good idea to turn it into the study. Many people do some work from home and a home office is becoming increasingly sought after.

Your Master Bedroom is an important part of your home. On a personal level, it is your private space where you experience comfort and more.  And if one day you consider selling your house, your Master Bedroom is the room that attracts those with the purchasing power – so do your best to add touches of luxury starting with the main element of your bedroom: YOUR BED! You should be aiming towards creating a sanctuary of this Bedroom – think comfort, relaxation, luxury… think: this is where I want to be at the end of the day!

Your bedroom should no longer be just a room to collapse at the evenings end.  To the contrary, your bedroom should be the place you want to be to experience luxury, comfort and more. You can suggest this idea with the help of a high-end bed, comfortable mattress, and luxury sheets. You can even decorate the bed with cushions and a throw; and possibly add-on some attractive lamps at the side of the bed.

So when considering buying a new bed, color, shape, and design should be taken into consideration as well.  You can find a bed that combines luxurious design and amazing comfort.

How about adjustable beds?  Will they be a choice? Adjustable beds are well-known to provide the best possible comfort and rest for your body by allowing you to position your body exactly the way you want.

Do you prefer your bed to offer the option of a separate base and mattress?  Would you like the mattress to be reversible?

The list could go on and on including different designs, options, colors, suggestions and features.  The point to keep in mind is that your bed is worth a good investment because you are really investing in your own health.

Live Well, Sleep Well, with Carpe Diem!

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Saturday, June 18th, 2011

A Bed that Guarantees New Restful Days

Few years back, a Swedish Chiropractor woke up, morning after morning, experiencing restless nights in an uncomfortable bed.  His nights weren’t giving him the energy he needs to experience a good day.  So after many sleepless nights, he decided to search for a solution and started experiencing with different bedding brands and makes, until he found a bed made by Hästens, that offered better sleep; but still, it wasn’t enough!

He was looking for a bed that doesn’t lose shape or create body impressions with time.  He was in search for a mattress that doesn’t require continuous maintenance, flipping and massaging.  He was aiming for a bed that includes resilience and comfort; not too soft, not too stiff… Just perfect! He was looking for a high quality bed, for a world-class bed, where comfort, design and workmanship are key.

That is why in 1995, he opened his dream factory in Lysekil, Sweden introducing the Carpe Diem Beds of Sweden; offering, since, beds that give you pleasurable days ever since.  He created a line of bedding that includes pressure-relieving bottom segment under the mattress springs; hence controlling spring rebound and providing unmatched comfort.

A good night’s sleep can help you recuperate and be ready to wake up rested and full of energy.  But sleep can also create pressure points on your body, resulting in uncomfortable and restless nights.  That is exactly why Carpe Diem beds were made in a thoughtful way to put your body in a pressure relieving environment.  As described by Carpe Diem, our “craftsmen do a careful job with mindful check-ups after every stage of the hand assembly process.  Every component of the Carpe Diem beds is made from material of the highest quality; the frames in fine Swedish pine from sustainable forest, the bed itself with heat treated pocket springs and the top mattresses with New Zealand wool and cotton; all carefully chosen to suit Carpe Diem’s high standards and give you great days.”

The line of Carpe Diem Beds includes a world-class variety such as:

Skaftö  *   Sandö  *   Härmanö   *   Kornö   *   Saltö   *   Marstrand  *    Malö  *   Koster

Luxury, Rest, Health, and more… all offered by Carpe Diem Beds of Sweden. All materials are sourced with quality, comfort, and eco-friendliness in mind. With a variety of fabrics and leg choices, these beds can be customized to fit any style. Ergo Customized Comfort is the only store in Orange County, CA, to carry Carpe Diem. Stop by our showroom and experience Carpe Diem Beds TODAY!

Live Well, Sleep Well, with Carpe Diem!

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Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011

Does your bed provide you with Healthy Deep Sleep?

Are you wondering if your mattress is providing you with a good night sleep? Do you feel tired when you first get up in the morning? Do you toss and turn at night?  Are you in the market for a new bed but don’t know what to look for?

Reality is, no matter how long you spend looking for a mattress, at the end of the day, you want to achieve healthy deep sleep.  So here is some information on the different stages of sleep:

  • Stage 1 known as drowsiness – During this stage, your eyes are closed. It may last 5-10 minutes but if aroused from it, you may feel as you haven’t slept.
  • Stage 2 known as light sleep – During this stage, your heart rate slows and your body temperature decreases.  Your body is preparing to enter deep sleep.
  • Stages 3 and 4 known as deep sleep

The above stages constitute what we know as the Non-REM Sleep that could last anywhere from 90 to 120 minutes.

Stage 5 also knows as REM or deep sleep – during this stage, your heart rate and respiration speed up and become erratic; while your face, fingers and legs may twitch; with intense dreaming activities.

We can go into more details on the stages of sleep, but the point we are trying to make here is that REM is the most important stage and it is very essential for your mind to be able to process emotions, memories and stress.  In addition, REM is very essential to your brain and its ability to learn and develop new skills.

Work towards maximizing your deep sleep.  Make sure your sleep environment is as comfortable as it could be; work on eliminating outside noise.  Check your mattress and pillows and make sure that they are a good fit to your body needs.  Remember, every body is unique and there is no perfect mattress or pillow for everyone… Hence, your mattress plays an essential role in the quality of the sleep you receive. Deep and healthy sleep should be your goal… Aim towards that goal for a healthier life!

Click here for some tips and steps to consider when looking into buying a new mattress.

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Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011

WorldBed & Ergo Customized Comfort Ship Beds to Japan’s Earthquake Victims

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WorldBed Ships Beds to Japan’s Earthquake Victims

March 23, 2011

In response to the devastation in Japan following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, bedding industry non-profit WorldBed will provide donated emergency beds.

In partnership with WorldBed, non-profit disaster relief organization Hope Force International and Giving Children Hope will distribute the water-resistant, cot-sized WorldBeds to temporary shelters, medical facilities and other places where beds are needed. It is estimated that nearly 500,000 people have been displaced from their homes.

“Members of the industry are seeking a way to give substantial help to the survivors, and WorldBed will provide direct relief to those who are without a place to sleep,” said WorldBed Executive Director Laura Castro. “Rest and sleep are essential for the health and recovery of people hit by this kind of catastrophe.”

Specialty sleep retailer Ergo Customized Comfort and Relax the Back were the first major donors to step up to make a donation of an entire pallet of WorldBeds each, totaling 100 WorldBeds. Ashley Furniture Homestores of Kearney and Grand Island, Neb., will match donations of WorldBed plus give a $38 gift card to every customer who donates a WorldBed. IntoBedWeGo will donate a WorldBed for each bed they sell.

“We are grateful to WorldBed for providing this channel for us to give comfort and care to the survivors in their grave time of need,” said Michael Nermon, owner and founder of Ergo Customized Comfort. “We hope it will give victims strength and hope to have a bed to sleep on as they pick up the pieces of their lives.”

The donated beds are scheduled for pick up next week and have received approval from international authorities to accept the delivery in Japan. According to responders on the ground in Sendai, the hardest hit region, WorldBeds are high on the list for priority delivery.  Already WorldBeds in Japan are being used by relief workers.

Click here for some tips and steps to consider when looking into buying a new mattress.

Ergo Customized Comfort

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