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Let me tell you a story.  A story about my good friend, John.  John has always been extremely active…he played soccer and baseball in high school.  John moved away, fell in love and married the girl of his dreams.  A few years after they were married, John started to have severe back pain.  At first, the back pain was more annoying than it was painful.  Then, it began limiting the activities that John could do.

In a matter of only a few years, John went from being extremely active, to not being able to sit or stand for more than 10 minutes at a time.  His back pain was too excruciating.  He went from back pain specialist to back pain specialist.  They all told him the same thing…there was nothing wrong.

But, he knew better.  He was the one living with the pain.

After years of trying to find out what was wrong, he discovered the problem.  He suffered from a bulged disc.  His fourth lumbar disc was severely damaged.  Surgery was scheduled and John was hopeful.

John’s surgery was a success, although it came just six weeks before his first child was to be born.  By the time his son was born, he was still in recovery.  He still couldn’t stand the pain and he couldn’t hold his baby.

Years came and went and the surgery became less effective.  His pain returned.  Before he knew it, John was back in the realm of back pain.

John decided to take a different approach to his dilemma.  He discovered a natural latex mattress.

Within a few days, John noticed a significant decrease in his pain.  It seemed too good to be true.  How could something as simple changing his mattress have such a significant impact in his health?

Well, it makes sense doesn’t it?  We spend, on average, one-third of our day asleep.  John increased the quality of his sleep and the support his back received.  How did it work?

John’s new talalay mattress worked differently and was made differently than ordinary mattresses.  For starters, his talalay mattress was 100% natural.  Manufacturers use rubber found in rubber trees.  Once the rubber has been extracted, it is processed.  Talalay mattresses are derived using the talalay process.  The talalay process uses a vacuum to remove unwanted air particles.  It also uses flash-freezing technology to create consistent celled mattresses.

John discovered that latex mattresses are more supportive than traditional mattresses.  John’s mattress distributed his body weight evenly, thus reducing the amount of pain associated with his back.  While other mattresses create pressure points, John’s talalay mattress eliminated those pressure points.

John is now enjoying life more than he has in over seven years.  Isn’t a talalay mattress worth that kind of enjoyment?  If you want to find the healthy you, as John did, invest in a talalay latex mattress.

Surely you remember when innerspring mattresses were the “norm.”  These mattresses were affordable and comfortable for a night or two.  Then, waterbeds had their day, although their day wasn’t very long-lived.

Then, memory foam came along.  Memory foam was in an entirely different realm than waterbeds and especially innerspring mattresses.  Memory foam seemed to be the material of the future.  And it was.

But, along came the latex mattress.

Don’t get me wrong, memory foam is great.

Consumers enjoy the memory foam mattress for many reasons.  These mattresses don’t create pressure points like innerspring mattresses do.  Memory foam uses body temperature in an interesting way.  As you lie down, the memory foam softens and begins to conform to your body shape and position.  Thus, memory foam cradles you as you sleep.

The biggest complaint that consumers have with memory foam mattresses is that they are not breathable.  Memory foam traps heat in and causes some discomfort.  Some people say that they cannot get an optimal night’s sleep because they wake up “hot.”

Latex mattresses just have a few more benefits.

-Latex mattresses are breathable.  Latex mattresses allow for air flow.  Since talalay latex mattresses are especially airy, they are extremely popular.

-Latex mattresses are naturally hypo-allergenic which creates the perfect sleeping environment for those who suffer from allergies and asthma.

-Latex mattresses naturally resist all of those nasty things that you don’t want in your RV bed.  These include dust mites, mold and mildew.

-Latex mattresses are considered ‘green.’  Liquid latex, that later forms latex beds, is derived from the rubber tree.  Even the process used to produce these mattresses is environmentally sound.

Memory foam mattresses have become popular.  Latex mattresses are even more popular because of their added benefits.  When compared side-by-side, the latex mattress is simply one step ahead of the memory foam mattress.

Latex mattresses have gained popularity in recent years.  As the general population continues to strive for increased comfort, they have discovered the many benefits of latex mattresses.

Latex mattresses offer more than traditional mattresses…more comfort, more support, longer lasting,and to top it off they are breathable.  Both types of latex mattresses offer the same benefits.  Although, there are disctinct differences in how each is produced.

Dunlop natural latex mattresses have been around since 1929 and are considered the “traditional” latex mattress.  The term ‘dunlop’ refers to the manufacturing process.  The dunlop process is less time-consuming and distinct.  A centrifuge is used to whip latex serum.  Once the latex has reached the desired consistency, it is poured into a specialized mold.  From here, it is placed into a heating element.  The heating stage of the process allows the latex to set.  During this stage of the process, natural elements from the rubber settle at the bottom of the mold.  This creates a natural firming component that provides natural support.

Talalay mattresses and latex mattress toppers are different in nature but similar in function.  Technology plays more of a role in the manufacturing process of talalay mattresses.  Liquid latex is poured into a similar mold as the dunlop mold.  Once the liquid has settled into place, it is sealed and placed into a vacuum.  The vacuum works to remove air particles from the material.  After the vacuum process has been completed, the product is moved to a different stage of the manufacturing process.  The latex is flash frozen during this phase in order to add stability. Talalay mattresses provide mattresses that are composed of more consistent cells.  Similarly, talalay mattresses are slightly more expensive due to the technology that is used to create them.