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Therapeutic & Contoured Pillows

Pillows can play a big role in determining how well you sleep. Even if you have the best mattress money can buy, a poorly matched pillow can sabotage an entire night's sleep.  Sometimes conventional pillows just don't make the cut, and that's where specialized pillows come in.  This guide will introduce you to some wonderful alternatives to conventional pillows you never knew existed.  Sleep well!

Luxury Pillows

Marriott Hotel Pillows 

Double Down Surround king size pillow features an inner pillow of small feathers surrounded by a second pillow of down. This allows comfort and support for both your head and neck.

Ritz-Carlton Pillows 

These utilize the same technology as the Marriott pillows, but they are smaller.

Hilton Hotel Pillows 

These pillows are extra long and narrow to cover wider beds. They also utilize "pillow in a pillow" technology and are 100% hypoallergenic down.

Memory Foam Pillows

  • Memory foam  adjusts to the contours of your head and neck to provide a superior sleep.
  • Many are resistant to dust mites, are naturally antimicrobial, and are hypoallergenic.
  • Most come with a washable, zip pillow cover.
  • If you really like the feel, you can buy a memory foam mattress  or mattress topper. 

Sarah Peyton 4-in-1 Memory Foam Pillow 

This uniquely shaped pillow can be used for lumbar support, under the knees, between the knees, or under the head.

Contour Products Cloud Memory Foam Pillow 

This memory foam pillow is ribbed to allow better air ventilation.

Oversize Contoured Therapeutic Memory Foam Pillow 

This pillow is firm to provide better neck and spine alignment.

Cherry Stone Thermal Pillows

  • Cherry stone thermal pillows  can be heated or chilled to desired comfort level.
  • Great for soothing aching muscles.
  • Cherry stones do a great job of holding heat.

Herbal Pillows

  • Usually designed to be placed over the eyes, although some can be used on the neck.
  • Contain a blend of botanicals intended to help sooth, relieve aches, and calm the nerves.
  • Popular herbs include peppermint,  rosemary,  lavender  and rose,  but many varieties are available.
  • Some are specially formulated for headaches,  stress  or sinus trouble. 

Buckwheat Hull Pillows

  • Heavy material used for support.
  • Firm and not compressible--some people find them too hard, others like the extra support.
  • Cool, dry and well ventilated.
  • Buckwheat hulls  are the leftover material from buckwheat flour processing. Low quality hulls that are not well treated can have dirt, dust, flour, mold or other allergens.
  • Pillows are sold overstuffed much of the time - do not discard the extra hulls! Instead, save them to add back into the pillow six months after you start using it.
    • The hulls flatten out with use and this will help you achieve the best volume of hulls.
  • "Noisy"--the hulls make a crunching or rustling sound when you move around on them.

Pregnancy Pillows

  • Pregnancy pillows can be as minimal as a wedge placed under the belly or as large as a full-body pillow.
  • Help support your stomach and your lower back when you lie on your side, the recommended position for sleep during pregnancy.
  • The best choice is the one that works well for you.
  • Available in a wide range of materials, including various plant fibers, down and synthetic fibers.
  • See the range of shapes below.
  • Many can also be used as comfortable nursing pillows.

Types of Pregnancy Pillows

Wedge Pillows 

Bean  or Comma-Shaped Pillows 

Full Body Pillows 

Lower Back Pillow 

Back Support Pillows

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