Pillow Talk

Most of us don’t think too much about pillows. We tend to take these everyday household furnishings for granted, every night of every day of our lives. We rarely replace them, look for sales when we do, and then simply think about which size would be right for our beds. For most of us, getting fancy might mean buying a down pillow, or one with a hypoallergenic down-like fill.

However, we spend a huge percentage of our lives in bed—and hopefully, asleep. Pillows can affect our quality of sleep profoundly—for better or worse.

Here are some interesting, little-known options that exist for those seeking quality sleep and relaxation.

• Mediflow® Chiroflow Waterbase™ Pillow
  $25.95
  28" x 20"
  The therapeutic cervical two-sided pillow has two chambers. One side of the pillow is fiber-filled or down-filled, the other side features a fillable water bladder. The bladder can be filled with enough tap water to provide personalized support—soft, medium, or firm. Provides comfort and support for the head and neck. Instantly adjusts to changes in sleeping position. Reduces neck pain, relieves associated headaches, and improves quality of sleep. Thermal insulator fully encases the water layer to prevent body heat from being drawn from the head, neck, and shoulders. Super-soft, hypoallergenic DuPont polyester fiber top layer. In a clinical study conducted at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, doctors found that the Mediflow Waterbase® pillow ranked best in all aspects of quality of sleep tested, including how fast subjects fell asleep, how few times they woke up, and overall quality of sleep. Two-year warranty.

• Invacare® Memory Foam Pillow
  $24.08
  20" x 12" x 4"h
  Anatomically correct shape provides support and relieves upper back stiffness, soreness, and tension. High-density memory foam uses body heat to mold to user’s shape and eliminates pressure. Antibacterial, antifungal, and dust mite resistant. Machine washable, replaceable cover. Ivory.

• Hudson Medical Jackson Pillow
  $15.23
  17" long, 7" in diameter
  Designed with firm polyester fiber at each end of the pillow to position the head and neck, with softer support in the middle for comfort. Reduces head, neck, shoulder, and back discomfort. Correctly aligns the spine, keeping the upper body and back muscles relaxed and free from tension. Supports the neck and cradles the head, keeping the airway open and free from obstruction.