subject: Understanding Organic Body Pillow Benefits [print this page] Although organic body pillows have been around for quite a few years, up until recently they had usually been thought of as fun additions to beds, futons, and fold out sofas everywhere. However, we find that there are many more benefits to these over sized, long cushions than many people first realized. Organic body pillows conform to a persons body while they sleep or lie down to rest. Running almost the entire length of the body, they are most often used while a person sleeps on his or her side. The head is cushioned, and the person often hugs the pillow and may also wrap one leg over it, creating a supportive, restful environment that is more than just conducive to sleep it is very beneficial to it as well. Having these cushions be organic means that it is also safe there are no harsh chemicals, toxins or other harmful substances that are used.
The long and pliable form of organic body pillows contours the length of the body naturally and provides solid support. What these cushions do best is adjust themselves to your body curves and dips in your sleep positions, and they align the persons spine and neck. This of course prevents neck, back, and hip pain, shoulder tension, neck tightness, headaches, stiff joints and other problems that commonly plague people. It has been shown that getting enough rest leads to good health and overall wellness.
Getting a good nights sleep is important to people not only because they want to wake up rested, but also because getting good sleep prevents many illnesses and ailments as well. With good sleeping habits a person is more resilient to infection and illness, and the body and mind are able to perform better. Many people use an organic body pillow in front of them, they hug them while resting on their sides, and they may put one leg over the top of them or may not. Many others place them behind their backs for solid support from behind that way. From the very first night, people find that with these elongated cushions they wake up feeling more refreshed, more relaxed, and in much less pain. In fact, many people do not realize that they had been so uncomfortable until they find that they are even more comfortable with an organic body pillow.
There are many different fillings for organic body pillows, all of which are free of toxins. Some of the non organic ones are filled with traditional materials such as cotton, polyester, cotton poly blends, and even latex or foam. The others are full of organic materials such as millet hulls, organic cotton, and buckwheat hulls. The hulls that are used by companies are dust free, hypoallergenic, the pillows have an average lifespan of ten years, they do not induce dust mites, and they are very easy to take care of. Their cushions come with a free cotton cover that can be removed for cleaning. The casing is often zippered so that the fullness can be adjusted, and the hulls make these organic body pillows safe, comfortable and supportive.
