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Dr. David J. Demko, gerontologist and editor AgeVenture News Service Zoomers can rest assured, says Swedish bedding manufacturer, DUXtm. The new DUX mattress model 8888, says the manufacturer, is "the only bed you'll ever need." Here's why. People come in all shapes and sizes. So why not sleep on a mattress that custom fits to all shapes and sizes? Read on and learn how that little pearl of wisdom launched a new mattress that's putting the world's sleep problems to rest. 
A mattress that is too soft does not give the sleeper adequate support. Notice how the first bed on the left (illustration above) causes the sleeper's spinal column to end up in a hammock position. OUCH ! The sleeper's shoulders and hips are pinched in, and the shoulders and hips must then be supported be curving the spine. What would Goldie-Locks, of "The Three Bears" fame, do in a situation like that. You guessed it. Goldie would try another bed, the firm bed. Sorry Goldie. You're not on your way to dream land yet. A mattress that is too firm (2nd bed from left above) does not allow your shoulders and hips to sink in. A firm mattress will actually work against your body, causing your shoulders and hips to buckle inward, forcing your spinal column into an unnatural position. The pressure from this awkward position inhibits circulation and can create intense pressure on your lower back. Solution? A custom fitting mattress, (3rd bed illustrated above) says DUX Inc. It's a bed that fits all shapes and sizes. Flexible enough to let your shoulders and hips sink in and supportive enough to rise up and contour to your lower back. In the DUX bed your spine rests in a natural position for correct sleep posture. Your body is able to relax, allowing you to fall asleep faster and stay in deep sleep longer. There's a bonus. In deep sleep, REM, you won't snore and wake up your bed mate. People have different sleep requirements, body proportions and weight, yet when purchasing a bed, a couple expects a common mattress to suit them both. However, with a common mattress inevitably one spouse often surrenders to the other's preference for firmness or softness — condemning the compromising spouse to sleep poorly. And, you know who gets the short-end of the proverbial sheets in that decision-making process? RIGHT. The guy. Whenever my wife wants one kind of mattress, and I want another kind of mattress, we compromise ... and get the one my wife wants. Reminds me of cable TV's Life-Time(tm) Movies for women. It's always the same. The guy gets out-smarted by the female. I must admit, I still keep watching those Life-Time (the guy is always bad) movies in the company of my "significant other" ... because even in a DUX bed, sleeping alone is no fun at all. 
Through the use of the DUX "Adjustable Lumbar Support System" and the
interchangeable "Personal Comfort Zones," the DUX 8888 achieves the
perfect fit for each sleeper. Your lower back support preference may be firm, while your partner's may be soft. The DUX 8888 is the only bed that enables each of you to select your desired lumbar support. And, just like a key in a lock, the crank is easily insertable and removable, and operates with minimal effort. (Hey, that's also a description of how most men perform in the sack, right ladies?) Each side of the DUX 8888 has three comfort zones, allowing both you and your partner to select the comfort level for your shoulders, hips and legs. And, at any time, you can rearrange these zones to meet your or your partner's changing support needs. That's all the AgeVenturetm "cutting-edge" news for now. I've got to go read a bedtime story to a very special lady. Youth'ntm your life. DUX sleep solutions are available on-line at: www.duxbed.com/north-america_home.html. Product image credits: DUX Inc. Photo credit (Zoomer couple): AgeVenture Syndicated News Service. Article title and tag-line credits: Dr. David J. Demko, AgeVenture. Dr. Demko is an internationally syndicated lifestyle columnist, and author of four books including "Youth'n Your life" (2007). AgeVenture welcomes submissions of innovative events, products, and services designed for Aging America. E-mail submissions to: trends@AgeVentureNewsService.com |