subject: Do You Need A Bolster Sleeping Pillow? [print this page] A bolster sleeping pillow is one that is cylindrical in shape that used to be used only for decoration as accents. However, the supportive shape of the little cushions make them ideal for sleeping to reduce insomnia, snoring, neck pain, and sleep apnea. These days the cushions can be filled with so many different fillers, some of which are the traditional cotton blend materials, some are wool, there are foam ones, and there are those that are filled with buckwheat hulls or millet hulls. The hulls used as filling are quickly becoming very popular in the United States and Europe for a lot of reasons, although these fillings have been used in Asia for centuries. There are no dust mites that get into them, they are considered to be hypo allergenic, they are very easy to take care of, and they also are very durable. They never lose their shape or support, and the bolster sleeping pillow can last for five years or more before it needs to be replaced.
Bolster sleeping pillows have been used in many different cultures for hundreds of years for therapeutic reasons, and there are those that are very large in size that are used in Asia that are meant to be hugged during sleep. The nature of these cushions is one of comfort and support. Many people also use them in between their knees for support of the joints there and to ease pressure from misalignment of the hips. This also keeps the spine straight and properly aligned. There is a tradition that places these cushions as being made of bamboo in Asia long ago that were given to a man to hug so that he would not feel lonely while he was away from home. Europeans had also used the bolster cushions for years and years, and have called them the Dutch Wife or the Bamboo Wife.
There are also medical advantages to using the Bolster sleeping pillows too. Children in many cultures around the world are encouraged to hug them during sleep until they grow to adulthood. It is thought to be very soothing and calming for the mind during rest. They are available just about anywhere you can find bedding, and they vary in price quite a bit depending on what they are made of and how large they are. There are also a lot of different cases and covers that are sold to cover the bolster sleeping pillow to allow you to match your decor in several ways no matter what your colors and patterns are.
