The Electropedic Swiss Rest® mattress is a Talalay laminated latex mattress that contains a 5.6” center core with a 1.9” soft latex top and bottom. Available in three firmnesses, plush, cushion firm, superior firm.  The box quilted Euro top is a combination of super soft foam and polyester.  The mattresses are fully reversible.

A medical perspective on the Swiss Sleep System

 

Andreas J. Wüest, M.D.

 

FMH Rheumatology, Physical Medicine/Rehabilitation

Wädenswil-Zurich, Switzerland

 

When purchasing a bed and mattress, one should consider health factors as well as comfort and esthetics. This is true at any time, not only when we are ill.

 

In addition to the mattress itself, the elasticity of the slat base plays an important role in distributing pressure, which is related to deformation of the spine. It is well known that the disks, with their cartilage pads and fibrous rings, are especially sensitive to improper positioning due to uneven pressure, and that this leads to nutritional disorders and dehydration of the disk tissue.

 

For this reason, waterbeds and innerspring mattresses are often unsuitable, whereas bed supports made of springy wooden or plastic cross slats of adjustable height and shape (for the head, back and feet) have proven appropriate for the spine, and can be especially helpful to patients suffering from certain illnesses.

 

For example, a semi-reclined position of the upper body is therapeutic for cardiac problems with central buildup, while patients with chronic venous insufficiency benefit from elevation of the lower extremities.

 

The mattress also plays an important role. It should be neither too hard nor too soft. Recommendations for modern mattresses must take into consideration the possible effects of hygiene on health. Traditional innerspring mattresses made of natural materials that have not been appropriately treated promote the presence of mites, and are therefore particularly unsuitable for anyone suffering from allergies.

 

In summary, the Swiss Sleep System is beneficial to patients with the following medical conditions:

 

1.    Rheumatology/Orthopedics, Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation	Position of the spine Pressure on the disks
2.    Internal Medicine	Heart deficiency Shortness of breath
3.    Cardiology/Cardiovascular	Heart deficiency Venous insufficiency
4.    Pulmonary	Allergic bronchitis, asthma, Cronic Obstructive Pulmonary illnes
5.    Dermatology	Skin allergies
6.    Surgery	Post-surgical recuperation
7.    Neurology	Back pain, cervical pain, headache due to lack of sleep
8.    Gastroenterology	Reflux, Hiatal hernia
9.    Geriatrics	Osteoarthrosis, venous deficiency, heart deficiency, motion disorders

 

 

 

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For the optimal balance of the body during sleep the interaction of the lower slat base and the mattress are important. The slat base construction with its upside arched wooden slats supports the body while the mattress determines the laying comfort.

 

Some few cents per night are a good investment in your health.

 

How expensive may a high quality sleep system be? Or ask yourself differently: What is the value I am willing to acknowledge for a healthy sleep? One, two or more dollars per night? You will be astonished: One of the best combinations of Mattress and Slat base such as Locarno Clima and Astro-flex will cost you only 85 cents per night, calculated on a ten years life span.