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Memory Foam Beds - Sleep In Space Age Comfort
Memory foam was originally developed by NASA to ease the pressure of astronauts being pinned back into their seats during lift-offs. Their research produced a new substance they named visco elastic memory foam, now commonly referred to as just memory foam. The advantages of the foam were that it could adapt rapidly to body movements and sustain an even weight distribution across the foam surface. In '92, the first consumer memory foam beds were manufactured by Tempur-Pedic.
It isn't entirely accurate to say that a memory foam mattress pad is soft. Stress on your pressure points is reduced by spreading the weight uniformly on the sleeping surface and molding itself to the contours of the body. The trouble with nearly all inner spring mattresses is that they tend to create painful pressure points, which a memory foam mattress is able to alleviate.
The foam also has an open cell structure making it possible for the bed to breathe. This feature leaves the surface of the mattress comfortable by repelling dampness and dissipating body heat.
Unlike inner spring beds, memory foam does not have a problem with things like mold and bacteria build up. This is great news for allergy sufferers who sometimes discover that they have issues with traditional mattresses over time.
One more nice benefit of memory foam beds is that motion transfer is limited so that your movement will not disturb your partner. It is of course a lot easier to get good sleep if you are not bothered by unwelcome disturbances.
Box springs are not necessary for memory foam beds given that they do not need the support that a spring mattress does. Although you might want one to raise the height of the bed, a quality memory foam bed will provide you with all the support you need on any flat surface.
Be on the lookout for inferior quality imitations that don't come with a first-class warranty. Be careful when ordering foam mattresses manufactured outside the US since quality tends to vary widely. This recommendation holds true even when just purchasing a memory foam mattress pad.
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Hey all you Christian singles! If you're thinking of looking to meet Christians online, here are a few things to consider when you're doing the online dating thing...
- Join a paid dating site. I know it's tempting to join a free one, but these are playgrounds for spammers and scammers. If you want to find real people who are serious about dating, you'll find them on singles sites where a financial commitment is required. Scammers and spammers don't like to pay!
- Always err on the side of caution. There's plenty of time, so don't be afraid of being cautious to begin with. When you're sure the person you're communicating with is genuine, you can start to open up more. Don't assume that just because the singles site you choose is a Christian one, everyone is nice! Always guard your personal information.
- If it comes to meeting, meet somewhere public, such as at church. You may think I'm sounding paranoid by now, but I want to make sure you have a safe and successful dating experience. Tell someone else when and where you are meeting, just in case. Better safe than sorry.
- Check everything out with your friends. When you fall head-over-heals and swoon every time you get email, this is the time to check with your friends that you're not being blinded by that lovin' feelin'. Believe me, it's easy to do crazy things when you're in love; your friends will give you some more down-to-earth perspective...
- Pray about it! And finally, give the whole thing to God. He has a great way of opening things up, or closing things down, if you give Him the chance. He wants the best for you!
- Recommended books:
World Wide Search: The Savvy Christian's Guide to Online Dating
and
My Journal, Online Dating: Finding Love with God's Help
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