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Why Do You Need a Slatted Bed Base

Why Do You Need a Slatted Bed Base
Do you want the best sleeping comfort with unsurpassed quality? Try sleeping on our latex mattress and adjustable slatted bed base combination! You will wake up feeling fresher than ever. Not only is the mattress important in supporting your body, the bed base is equally important. Both work together to create maximum comfort and support.
What is a slatted bed base?
A slatted bed base is a base to put the mattress on; it is made of slats (planks of wood) attached to Hytrel or rubber holders in the frame. There are two kinds of slatted bed base:
  • Sprung slatted bed base: the slats are curved and flexible.
  • Fixed slatted bed base: the slats are straight and fixed (more common in Asia).
At Heveya® Singapore, we offer an even better solution: the adjustable sprung slatted bed base. Ergonomically designed, the slats can be adjusted according to your preference, providing you the support and comfort needed. Besides giving stable support to your spine, adjustable sprung slatted bed bases also give great ventilation to your mattress. This is particularly suitable for hot climate places like Singapore.
Slatted Bed Base
Here are the main benefits of our adjustable sprung slatted bed base:
  • Very good back support: The slats adapt to weight exerted to them, providing you with the right amount of support.
  • Adjustable comfort: The slats have customizable systems that can be adjusted according to individual preference.
  • Excellent pressure distribution for a good blood circulation.
  • Great ventilation: Slatted bases allow air to pass freely beneath your bed, keeping your mattress fresher longer.
  • Natural, made of beech wood.
Check out our adjustable slatted bed base video for further explanation.
In Singapore, the most common bed base is a divan bed, a mattress on a piece of plank. This kind of bed base doesn’t give any added value to the sleeper; you only depend on the comfort of the mattress. At Heveya®, we go beyond just the mattress. We explore further and offer you a complete sleeping system.
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Latex Mattress And Adjustable Slatted Bed Base Combination
A Combination of Adjustable Slatted Bed Base with Latex Mattress Offers Excellent Body Support and Comfort
Sprung slatted bed bases work in harmony with your body and mattress. Releasing its pressure-sensitive qualities, your entire body gets the perfect support and stability all night long. In fact, latex mattresses should ideally be used together with sprung slatted bed bases to get the greatest benefit from the multiple properties of these natural bedding systems.
Flexible slatted bed bases are most ideal for couples. As our slats are placed individually on both sides, when one partner is turning, only the slats below him or her will move while the other side remains unmoved. Also, if partners have different preferences in feel or are of different weights or shape, the sliders on each side can be personalized individually for different support.

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Side position, elbow and knee bent (The Foetus or Foetal Position) Personality trait - slow to reveal emotion Sleeping on your side curled up into a ball can seem so cosy doesn't it? Yet you may be surprised to hear that this is actually one of the worst sleeping positions you can have. The reason for this is that your back is curved into a non-neutral position during sleep, which is not good for your spine. The other problem with the foetal position is that it can actually restrict the breathing movements of your diaphragm, meaning you don't breathe as well or as deeply as you would in a healthier sleeping position. If you wish to sleep on your side, instead of curling up into the foetal position, consider one of the alternative side-lying positions. Of the two, The Log is better than The Yearner, but either one is better than the foetal position. 6. Stomach position (The Freefaller) Personality trait - friendly Lying on your stomach (The Freefaller) can help if you suffer from digestive issues. However, in other respects it is not a good sleeping position. This is because your neck will have to be turned at a big angle in order to breathe (since you obviously won't be able to breathe lying face down). This extreme turning of the neck can result in strain and in neck pain. The other problem with sleeping on your stomach is that it does not align the spine properly, and can lead to stiffness or soreness in the back upon waking. However, the stomach position is actually a good one for keeping airways open, so if you snore then sleeping on your stomach may work for you. So unless you suffer from digestive issues or from snoring, you may wish to consider a healthier sleep position, such as on your back. If you do need to sleep on your stomach, please note that you'll get a healthier sleep on your stomach if you omit the pillow or just use a very thin one. This is because it will keep your neck and spine from being as much out of line. Best sleep positions for back pain The best positions for back pain while on your back, side or stomach - but should be modified by placement of a pillow are as follows.. If you prefer to sleep on your back (e.g. The Soldier), you'll find that placing a pillow under your knees will help keep your spine properly aligned. You should still use a pillow for your head and neck. Some back pain sufferers like to add a small rolled towel under their lower back for extra support. The key here is to play around with these supports and their placements until you find a position that leaves you well rested and pain free. If you sleep on your side (e.g. The Log or The Yearner) then you'll need to adjust for the fact of having an unsupported top leg. Your top leg will want to come down onto the mattress, rotating your spine and hips, which is a problem for those with back pain. To adjust for this, simply take a pillow and place it between your knees when you're lying on your side. Now your top leg will be supported and your hips and spine will be straight. Sleeping on your stomach is not recommended if you have back pain. However, if for some reason you must sleep on your stomach, put a pillow under your pelvis and lower abdominal area. This helps relieve the strain on your back. You can also use a pillow under your head, but be aware this may cause strain on your back, so ideally try just the pillow under your pelvis and abdomen. You can use any type of pillow that feels comfortable to you. Many people find that a latex pillow is ideal because it is resilient yet is able to conform to your body, making it both supportive and comfortable. You may also want to consider changing your mattress to a latex mattress instead. Latex mattress is known to be an ideal mattress for people suffering from back pain. It naturally conforms to your body shape ensuring proper spinal alignment and it provides optimal back support for your entire body. Best sleep positions for neck pain The best positions for neck pain are sleeping on your side (The Log) or your back with your arms by the sides (The Soldier). However, even with these optimal sleep positions, the type of pillow you need is crucial if you suffer from neck pain. An ideal pillow will conform somewhat to the shape of your head and neck, such as a latex pillow. Avoid pillows that are too high or too firm; these will keep your neck flexed too much while you sleep. Some people who suffer from neck pain find that a neck roll helps. This will help support the natural neck curve. To achieve this you can tuck a small neck roll into the pillowcase of your existing pillow (or a new pillow!) to help lift and support your neck while allowing your head to sink into the pillow. Conclusion Sleep position plays a much bigger role in your health than you may have thought. Are you sleeping in a good position for your health? If not, you should consider the closest alternative position. For example, if you're sleeping in a foetal position, consider trying The Log, which is also a side-lying position but is much healthier for you. In addition to your sleep position, you'll also need to consider the surface on which you're sleeping. A good mattress can make all the difference to your health. A good night's sleep is priceless, but a mattress doesn't have to be! And of course switching to a healthier sleep position is free.

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