Many people purchase memory foam mattresses and pillows because they are simply the most comfortable sleep surfaces available, however there is a large number of consumers who purchase visco-elastic products because of the health benefits.
Sleep Apnea is a common condition that affects more than twenty million Americans.
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that directly impacts breathing.
There are two types of sleep apnea, Obstructive and Central Sleep Apnea.
OSA causes your body to temporarily stop breathing while you're sleeping due to an obstruction of the airway.
There are several things that cause this obstruction, fat deposits and body position are considered to be the two most common.
OSA should never be confused for CSA.
 CSA can be fatal as it causes the body to "forget" to breath.
People who suffer from the more common OSA, you know how restless your nights can be.
You likely find yourself tossing and turning frequently through the evening.
Many companies have began producing special memory foam pillows for people with the condition.
These pillows are designed for sleeping on your side.
Side sleeping alleviates the weight on the chest which creates a natural alignment of air passages.
This has been known to help many with OSA.
The heat retaining properties of visco-elastic (memory foam) mattresses have been known to also help many pain sufferers.
The higher density mattresses react to a persons body heat, this allows the material to mold warmly around the body.
In many ways it is like applying a heat pad to your body, and as we know - heat applications are used to ease muscle pain and other chronic pain ailments.
If you can't afford to purchase a full mattress, the memory foam mattress toppers are a great alternative.
They are more affordable and can be placed right on top of your existing sleep surface.
You will enjoy the same health and comfort benefits without spending a lot of money.