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Friday, May 17, 2019

Back Pain from DDD. A New Mattress or Latex Topper?

Roxanne writes:
 
Hi Pete,
My husband and I have a Simmons world class mattress luxury firm we purchased 5 years ago. 
We are both waking up with back pain. I have degenerative disc disease and have had 2 back surgeries. 
The luxury firm was comfortable at first but is now sagging. 
I have read your blog about the Natura Greenspring mattress and you seem to recommend the plush. 
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Is that equivalent to the luxury firm? 
We are also considering a topper to keep the cost down but are not sure what type or if it would help on a sagging mattress. 
Your advice is appreciated.
Roxanne
 
 
Hi Roxanne,
The time to add a latex topper to a Simmons Beautyrest mattress, is when it's new.
The latex topper will prevent the sagging you are now experiencing.
Adding a latex topper now, compares to closing the barn door after the horses have escaped.
 
Frankly, you need a new mattress.
I recommend the Simmons Beautyrest Platinum Series Gibson Grove in Luxury Firm and a Pure Bliss 2" Plush Natural Talalay Latex Topper to go on it.
Here are links to those products, showing specifications and pricing:
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You could start with the latex topper only, but it will work better if you flip your current mattress over before adding it.
Doing this may buy you a little more time.
 
If going with a Natura Greenspring, then yes, go with the Plush Model, as it feels like a Luxury Firm.
Shown here:

 
The mattresses come with White Glove Delivery, which includes set-up in your bedroom and removal of your old mattress.
The latex topper arrives via UPS.
Delivery is free and there's no sales tax.
 
 
 
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Thanks, Pete
 

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Tuesday, May 07, 2019

Replacing a Simmons Beautyrest Mattress.

Jill writes:
 
Hi Pete,
First off, thank you very much for all of the advice and information you have on your website.  
I realized (too late) that I made an expensive mistake with my last mattress purchase.  
Now I am shopping for a replacement. 
I decided to do a better job researching and have been scouring the web looking for some good advice, when I found your site.  
So thank you! I only wish I had found it prior to purchasing my last mattress a couple of years ago.  
 
This mattress was a Simmons Beautyrest Elite Valarie Plush Pillowtop.  
I was very happy with my previous mattress, which was a Simmons Beautyrest Sidney luxury firm. 
But at that point, it was around 10 years old and I needed a new mattress for a guest room, so it seemed a good time to upgrade.  
The new mattress was ok for awhile. 
I never liked the way it slept hot, especially in the summer and it started feeling less supportive after a couple of years.  
So I switched the mattresses, put the new-ish pillow top in the guest room and went back to sleeping on my old mattress.  
Now, the old mattress is close to ~17 years old and I think it is finally worn out. 
 
After reading through your site and doing some additional research, I have two questions:  
1. what would you recommend for me?  I am 45, mostly stomach and side sleeper, though I sometimes wake up on my back.  
I am 5'6 and currently weigh 180 (getting back to a healthier weight of 140-160, following a foot injury).  
I don't have any health issues, aside from waking up with a slightly sore lower back, which I think is from sleeping on a worn out mattress.  
2. I came across a company called Berkeley Ergonomics and was able to visit a shop to try them out while in a bigger city for work.  
Are you familiar with this company and if so would you recommend it?  
How do you think it compares to the Natura of Canada Greenspring mattress that you often recommend?  
They seem like high quality mattresses and I like that they are made in California, although the materials are imported.  
The latex they use is called Vita Talalay.  
I am hesitant to purchase a mattress without trying it, but I live in a remote area of California and there aren't a lot of options here.      
 
Thank you again for your website and for any additional advice you can give.
Jill
 
 
 
Hi Jill,
I don't have a problem with any mattress that has no memory foam.
However, when I went to their website, I didn't find a lot of detailed information.
Specifically, the gauge of wire for the coils and if the steel is tempered.
 
The Natura of Canada Greenspring is the best I could find after years of shopping at the trade shows.
I would recommend their Ultra Plush model, which is what we sleep on at home.
With each of us at 225 lbs, this mattress is still in like new condition after 4 years.
 
Here's a link to that mattress.
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The price shown is complete.
White Glove Delivery includes removal of your old mattress.
Delivery is free and there's no sales tax.
 
 
 
Thanks, Pete
 

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Friday, May 03, 2019

Natura Greenspring Mattress to Relieve Shoulder Pain, Delivered to Toronto Canada.

Frank writes:
 
Hi Pete,
I live in Toronto. I've been having shoulder pain for the past several months. 
My weight is 220 lbs.' and I am 6’2”. I'm a side sleeper.
Are there any oversize mattresses available on the market? If not I will take a Twin-XL.
After reading all your  recommendations, it looks like the Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush Mattress is the way to go?
Where would I buy this particular set , and how much would be the cost ?
Your advice would be very much appreciated.
Thank you very much.
Sincerely, Frank 
 

 

Hi Frank,
Made by Natura in Quebec, their Greenspring line of mattresses use a double tempered, pre-compressed, individually pocketed coil system.
And, the upholstery used is Natural Talalay Latex.
They are excellent quality mattresses.
For the greatest degree of surface comfort, I recommend the Ultra Plush model...the one we sleep on at home.
Here is a link to that line.
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Delivery throughout Continental Canada is free and there are no taxes or fees.

 
 

Thanks, Pete

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Sunday, April 28, 2019

Natura of Canada Greenspring Mattress Information.

Andrew writes:
 
Hi Pete,
I've been reading your blog posts and am interested in the Natura of Canada Greenspring mattress.
However, I'm concerned because I've never before heard of that brand. How long have they been in business?
From what you have said about them, they appear to be high quality.
Based on what you have recommended to others, I'm interested in the Ultra Plush model.
But, I was unable to pull up the pricing and specifications page. 
I appreciate any information you can provide.
Andrew
 
Good Morning Andrew,
Natura is a small manufacturer, established in the 1990s.
 
I don't know why this information is important to you.
When you consider that much older manufacturers...like all of the name brands, who were recently sold to investors...no longer make high quality products, 
I have to wonder what the point is. 
It means nothing with Stearns & Foster, for instance, which was established in 1846 and is now making mattresses that are nothing more than expensive junk.  
 
Anyway, here are the links to The Natura of Canada Greenspring line of mattresses...and to the Ultra Plush model specifically.
Liberta-mattress-on-a-10in-Organic-foundation-with-Organic-pillows-1
 

White Glove Delivery is free and includes removal of your old mattress.
 
 
 
Thanks, Pete
 

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Friday, April 19, 2019

Simmons Beautyrest Mattress at La Quinta Inn, Dunwoody Georgia.

Monica writes:
 
Hi Pete,
I am in love with the mattresses at The La Quinta Inn, in Dunwoody Georgia. 
Please please tell me which mattress it is. 
I do know it’s Simmons Beautyrest, but that’s all I know. 
Thank you, Monica 
 
Hi Monica,
La Quinta Inns are our hotel of choice when traveling.
The comfort of their Simmons Beautyrest mattresses, is only one of the reasons.
 
The great night's sleep you get from a Simmons Beautyrest mattress, is due to their pre-compressed, individually pocketed coil system.
However, there are many pitfalls to avoid. 
Most stores and salespeople will lead you to models that have those pitfalls, as evidenced by the horrible reviews you can find online.
It's those pitfalls that help make the sale so easy, which is why salespeople push them.
 
Specific recommendations, from me, are based on the specific needs of the buyer.
The information I need from you is:
Ages:
Sizes, (heights and weights):
A list of Physical Ailments:
 
Or, you can read our many blog posts involving Simmons Beautyrest mattresses, which should answer your questions.
Shown here:

 
White Glove Delivery is free and includes removal of your old mattress.
 
 
Thanks, Pete
 

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Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Two Sided Flippable Innerspring Mattress with a Bonnell Coil.

Jennifer writes:
 
Hi Pete, 
I am looking for a mattress option that I’m wondering if it even exists anymore. 
I want a two sided, flippable innerspring mattress, but a bonnell coil system, not individual pocketed coils. 
I’ve had a Simmons for over a decade that has the pocket coils, and I feel like they lost their shape not long after I got the mattress. 
This one replaced an over 20+ year old Sealy that was flippable, which my parents still have and I still sleep on at their house. 
The Wolf mattresses, available on your site, say they have pocketed coils. 
Do you know of any brands that still make the older innerspring kind?
Thanks, Jennifer 
 
 
Hi Jennifer,
The Bonnell coil has disappeared, over the years.
Wolf was one of the last manufacturers that had one.
 
One thing to consider is that the coils used by Simmons are made of raw steel.
They tend to lose their support rather quickly because of this.
Unlike Simmons, the Wolf pocketed coils are made of tempered steel.
Tempering causes the steel to be far more resilient than raw steel.
Wolf Brolynn Two-sided Mattress

The Bonnell coils fell out of favor because they contributed to pressure point pain.
The pocketed coils relieve that.
You'll find the Wolf Two Sided Mattresses will hold up much better than your Simmons Beautyrest did.
 
Delivery is free and there's no sales tax.


Thanks, Pete
 

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Thursday, April 11, 2019

NO “All Foam” Mattress is the right choice for a disc related back problem.

Judy writes:
 
Hi Pete,
We are looking at an all foam king size mattress that has 9” high density foam base layer plus 3” firm top layer of latex, 
and made with CertiPUR-US foam.
The mattress ticking is soft and breathable with sustainable fibers including Tencel and Repreve.  
It is a one sided mattress with a ten year warranty.  
I love a firm mattress due to some previous disc problems in my back.   
The mattress is made in USA by Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams. Have you had any experience with this mattress?
 
I have totally enjoyed your website, and learning all sorts of information about mattresses.
Thanks, Judy
 
 
Hi Judy,
I’ve never heard of that brand.
A moot point, really.
There is NO “All Foam” mattress that is the right choice for a disc related back problem.
None, not even the best of them, provide the necessary push back support against the spine needed to relieve that kind of back pain, long term.
A pre-compressed, individually pocketed unit does the best job of support.
The best we carry is the Natura of Canada Greenspring.
Shown here:
Liberta-mattress-on-a-10in-Organic-foundation-with-Organic-pillows-1

White Glove Delivery is free and there is no sales tax.
Delivery includes removal of your old mattress.
 
 
Thanks, Pete
 

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Sunday, March 31, 2019

Natura of Canada Greenspring Mattress for Relief of Back Pain from Herniated Discs and Scoliosis.

Kathy writes;
 
Hey Pete!
I had been in contact with you before about a mattress and I'm back again, unfortunately.  
My fiance disregarded your advice and I bought the Serta iComfort mattress, a few months ago.  
It sags really badly in the areas we sleep in, which is causing us back pain again.  
We had a custom, platform storage bed build to hold the mattress.  
This frame doesn't move at all and is very sturdy!  My fiance weighs 300 lbs and I weigh around 165 lbs.  
He has a herniated discs in his lower back and I have minor scoliosis in my middle back.  
He is mostly a side sleeper, sometimes on back and stomach and I am a side sleeper, predominantly.  
I am finished with memory foam because of the sagging feature and the heat problems.  My fiance is a very hot sleeper!  
We've tried an interlocked coil bed and the motion transfer was horrible; every time my fiance would roll over I would go flying.  
So given all this information, what mattress would you recommend that is strong enough to hold the weight, will reduce motion transfer.
I'm ready to buy my last mattress, at least for the next 10 years.  And he is willing to listen to reason, this time around.
Thank you for your time, again!
Kathy
 
Hi Kathy,
I remember you. It wasn't all that long ago.
The recommendation, today, is the same as it was a few months ago.
One of the Natura of Canada Greenspring mattresses will solve your problems.
The individually pocketed coils will greatly reduce motion transfer.
The double tempered steel used to make those coils will hold a man his size, long term.
The Natural Talalay Latex won't sag and sleeps cool. 
Here is a link to that line of mattresses:
Liberta-mattress-on-a-10in-Organic-foundation-with-Organic-pillows-1

 

 
White Glove Delivery is Free and there's NO Sales Tax.
Delivery includes removal of your old mattress.
 
 
Thanks, Pete
 

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Friday, March 29, 2019

Natura of Canada Greenspring or Simmons Beautyrest La Quinta Hotel Mattress.

Hi Pete,
I'm in the market for a new mattress.
Recently, I stayed at a La Quinta Hotel, where I slept better than I have in years. The mattress is a Simmons Beautyrest.
I'm  82 years old, 5'11" @ 230lbs. I'm disabled, but in good health.
I see you often recommend the Natura of Canada Greenspring for larger people.
What is the difference between that and the Simmons Beautyrest? What do you recommend for me?
Thanks, Jerry
 
Hi Jerry,
I have two options for you.
Given your age, I believe it may be more important to focus on your comfort, than on the durability of the mattress.
The durability issue can't be totally disregarded, due to your size....but, it doesn't have to be so durable that it will sacrifice your comfort.
 
The two mattresses I'll be recommending, The Simmons Beautyrest and The Natura of Canada Greenspring, have the same coil system.
Both have the individually pocketed coils, which contour to your body and maintain the natural alignment of your spine.
It's THIS that made that hotel Simmons Beautyrest mattress so comfortable.
 
The Natura Greenspring is stronger. It has more and stronger coils than those used in the Simmons Beautyrest.
The Natura coils are made of double tempered steel, while the Simmons coils are not tempered, at all.
The upholstery material in the Simmons is primarily memory foam, which is a very poor performing product...short lived.
The upholstery material in the Natura Greenspring is primarily Natural Talalay Latex, which has been the best upholstery material since the 1920s.
 
Of the two, the Simmons Beautyrest has the greater degree of initial comfort....but loses that within a year or two.
The Natura Greenspring is initially firmer...and not likely to change at all, over the next several years.
 
However, both can be tweaked to your satisfaction.
The product that does this is a Natural Talalay Latex mattress topper.
Added to a luxury firm Simmons Beautyrest, it changes that mattress to one that will remain like new for several years.
The latex topper will absorb most of your body weight and insulate you from the memory foam in the mattress.
My wife and I have home tested this for 4 years and then gave it to our son and his wife, who are also heavy. 
After a good 7 years, now, that mattress is still in like new condition....thanks to the latex topper.
 
The Simmons Beautyrest/Latex topper combination will more mimic the feel of the mattress you enjoyed at the hotel.
And, It should last you for the rest of your life. This will, also, be the more expensive of the two options.
 
The Natura Greenspring will feel firmer. Adding the latex topper will soften it further, but will never feel as soft as the Beautyrest.
 
Here are links to the mattresses I'm recommending:
The Simmons Beautyrest Black Series Desiree in Luxury Firm, and The Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush (The most comfortable of the 4 models).
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And a link to the latex toppers...The Pure Bliss 2" Plush Talalay Latex.
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The Latex Topper arrives via UPS.
Both mattresses come with white glove delivery, which includes removal of your old mattress.
Delivery for everything is free and there's no sales tax.
 
Wait time for the Simmons mattress is approx 2 weeks.
Wait time for the Natura Greenspring mattress is approx. 4 weeks.
 
 
 
Thanks, Pete
 

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Thursday, March 14, 2019

Serta iComfort vs. Simmons Beautyrest Black Mattress.

Tom writes:
 
Hi Pete,
My wife and I have narrowed our purchase of a king mattress set down to the Serta iComfort or the Simmons Beautyrest Black.  
I've read a few of good reviews about memory foam and the iComfort, but a lot of bad ones, as well.  
We're both side and back sleepers, and on the heavy side.  
I'm concerned about sinking into the iComfort and whether is sleeps hot.  
But we're tired of the pains in hips and back from innerspring mattresses and thinking the memory foam might provide might be better.  
Can you comment?
Thanks, Tom
 
Hi Tom,
That's what the ads for memory foam say, isn't it?...That it's more comfortable than innersprings that poke you.
It's all a bunch of hooey!
Those good reviews are solicited from those who just bought it. The bad reviews come from those who have had it awhile.
Memory foam is the poorest performing upholstery material ever invented....designed to cause a mattress to need frequent replacing.
 
Both of those mattresses are upholstered with memory foam.
The reason why we carry Simmons and not Serta is that Simmons cures the memory foam before using it. Serta does not.
The difference is that in curing it, the memory foam doesn't off gas the toxic chemicals from which it's made.
The off gassing from the memory foam that Serta uses, presents a health hazard....attacking your respiratory system.
 
In both mattresses, the memory foam sleeps hot and does not wear well.
And, the more you weight, the quicker it wears.
When we recommend a Simmons Beautyrest, we also recommend getting a latex topper to go on it.
Our latex toppers are 100% all natural and chemical free. Adding a latex topper insulates you from the memory foam.
The result is a mattress that sleeps cool and remains like new for many years.
 
We recommend the Simmons Beautyrest Black Desiree in Luxury Firm and the EverEden pure, all natural 2" Soft Talalay Latex Topper.
Links to those products, shown here:
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Latex Mattress topper
 
If you're open to an alternative suggestion, my wife and I, who are also heavy, sleep on a mattress made in Canada.
The Natura of Canada Greenspring in Ultra Plush uses the same pre-compressed, individually pocketed coils system as Simmons.
The coil count is higher and the coils are stronger. More importantly, the upholstery is natural Talalay latex....containing NO Memory Foam.
And because of that, you don't need to buy a separate latex topper for the sake of durability.
We've had our for a few years, and there isn't even the slightest dent in the mattress...and it's comfy.
Here is a link to that line of mattresses:
Liberta-mattress-on-a-10in-Organic-foundation-with-Organic-pillows-1
 
Either choice comes with white glove delivery, which includes removal of your old mattress.
Delivery is free and there's no sales tax.
 
 
Thanks, Pete
 

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Posted at 09:21 AM in Back Pain, Ever Eden All-Natural Talalay Latex Topper , Hip Pain, Innerspring, Latex, Mattress Toppers, Memory Foam, Natura Greenspring Liberta, Serta, Simmons Beautyrest Black | | Comments (0)

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