Visco Memory Foam Toppers

I have bought 100’s of items from amazon over the years, this is my first review; THAT is how disappointed I am with this product.

I bought this thinking it was a 5.5lb density memory foam mattress. This is definitely NOT the case. It is more like 2lbs per foot dense. A queen size 4″ topper is 80″ x 60″ x 4″, thus it is 19,200 Cubic inches. To convert that into feet, divide that figure by 1,728 (12×12x12) = 11.11111 Cubic feet of foam. SO, at 5.5 lbs per cubic feet, this topper should way over 60 pounds. But, shipped, with box and cover, this weighs in at a scant 24 pounds!

For someone looking for a low density memory foam topper, this may be the one. But, for those of us that think the 5.5 used in the advertisement of this topper refers to the density of the foam, they will probably be disappointed.
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Arthritis: Do certain foods aggravate this condition?
I have had arthritis in several joints for many years and most of it just flares up really badly occasionally and I've learned to cope with that. I take ibuprofen when necessary but not excessively. One hip is always worse when i'm in bed and I often have to roll over to relieve the pain. Just recently the other hip has started and I wake up in a lot of pain which is no longer relieved by turning over because they both hurt and foam mattress overlay that affects my lower back also. For this last couple of months I seem to have developed a really sweet tooth. I don't know why but I crave sweets, chocolate and other similar things that are high in sugar. Does anyone know if sugar (or any other foodstuff) can make arthritis worse? I've done a quick search and can, mainly, only find information about treatments (some of them dubious) for arthritis rather than prevention/help through more natural ways. If I could control this by a change in lifestyle rather than more medication I would be ecstatic, especially if I could prevent the pain ruining my sleep. I'm sure that my mattress is not the problem. It is a firm one with a miracle foam overlay and is very comfortable. I would be grateful for any information you have, especially if you have first hand experience of this painful condition. If any of you have tried things like acupuncture or herbal remedies I'd be interested to hear your experiences also.

There are some things in life you can't afford to buy, and there are some things in life you can't afford NOT to buy. The long-term benefits will far exceed that price tag. Spend as much as you can afford and reap the benefits.

If you get a good night’s sleep, you will feel great the next day. If you have a bad night’s sleep, you will feel lousy the next day.

Pocket Sprung Mattresses.

Pocket Sprung mattresses are very luxurious. They contain hundreds, sometimes thousands of individual springs housed in their own separate fabric pockets. Each spring works independently of one another, so for two people in the bed, the pocket sprung mattress will support each person separately, preventing roll together. These mattresses are also ideal if there is a weight difference between you and your partner.

Pros

• move independently to support your body.
• come in a choice of tensions - soft, medium or firm, meaning good support whatever your weight. 
• excellent value - mid range mattress.
  • good product life span.
  • greatly reduces 'roll off' and 'roll together'.
  • generally a higher quality mattress.
  • luxurious feel.

Cons

• because of the density of the fillings, pocket-sprung Double Mattress can be heavy to turn.
• usually filled with natural materials, like lambswool, which can aggravate allergies.

Memory Foam mattresses.

Memory foam has a unique open cell structure that reacts and responds to body heat and weight by moulding to the contours of your body, therefore optimising the support it can give you by almost eliminating all pressure points your body is usually subjected to. It is the most effective material for relieving pressure points and used in hospitals throughout the world for prevention of pressure sores and has multiple orthopaedic and other health benefits.

Memory foam benefits for your body include:

• Head: Memory foam can prevent or relieve headaches, aching jaws, migraines, teeth grinding and tinnitus (ringing in your ears).
• Neck: Correct alignment of the spine and neck areas can relieve general neck and tension pains, reduce discomfort due to vertebrae, nerve, numbness, arthritis affecting spinal joints and psoriatic arthritis pains.
• Shoulders: Memory foam can reduce fibromyalgia (muscle pains) and frozen shoulder syndrome problems and pains.
• Arms and Hands: Memory foam can relieve general arm and tennis elbow problems and alleviate pins and needles, numb arms and “dead hand” disorders.
• Upper Back: Memory foam can reduce back problems and relieve curvature of the spine problems.
• Ribs and Ribcage: Memory foam encourages correct body posture and this can  alleviate rib and ribcage pains, enhance breathing and therefore ease respiratory problems.
• Lower Back: Memory foam provides appropriate pelvic/lumbar support which can greatly lessen lower back and sciatica pains. The sciatic nerve is a large nerve that starts in the lower back and runs through the buttock and down the lower limb.
• Hips: Hip irritations and pain can be lessened by reducing pressure points. Memory foam provides excellent support after operations and during recovery by reducing these pressure points.
• Knees: Memory foam can alleviate aching knees, arthritic and cruciate ligament trouble.
• Ankles and Feet: By evenly distributing pressure, memory foam mattresses/overlays can ease and help problems due to restless leg syndrome, sore ankles and achilles tendon.

Memory Foam Pros and Cons.

Pros.

• reacts to your body temperature, the foam then moulds to the contours of your body.
• provides excellent support and comfort and enables you to move naturally while sleeping.
• helps to maintain correct posture while in bed and also helps to align your spine correctly while sleeping on your spine.
• hypo-allergenic with anti-microbial properties.
• reduces the need to toss and turn during the night by up to 80% by reducing pressure points on certain points on your body.
• helpful when sleeping with restless partners, because movement elsewhere on the bed doesn’t disturb your side of the bed.
• dense foam mattresses don’t sink under weight and bottom you out.
• people with back and neck problems often find they are able to get a more comfortable sleep on foam mattresses.

Cons.

• often feel hot to sleep on.
• vary in quality and thickness.
• Some have only 5-year guarantees, and many people claim they wear out quickly.
• significantly more expensive than sprung mattresses.
• can exhibit a strong chemically kind of smell to which some people claim allergies or nasal irritation.
• some people feel there is a necessary adjustment period to sleeping on foam mattresses, which can disrupt sleep for the first few weeks.
• you can’t “flop” onto a foam bed; it can feel uncomfortable and stiff if you try it.
• sometimes people  report difficulty turning in the night.

If you have been searching for the right mattress and / or bed but have not been satisfied with what you have found, then look no further.