Tag: Rubberthane

Sleep the Way Nature Intended

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The closer you replicate the natural environment, the more conducive it is for sleeping well. When you sleep under the stars, you are sleeping directly under the earth’s electromagnetic field, soothed by the ground and all the elements it contains. Negative ions abound from the growth surrounding you. Nesting creatures add leaves, twigs and feathers—did you know if you leave out the fur your dog sheds, birds will come and take it to cushion their nests just as they would gather the fur fallen off a wild creature in the woods?

Since people tend to sleep indoors, creating a good sleep environment entails other basic aspects: Noise can be an impediment to sleep, but it depends on the type of noise. The trend now is for babies to sleep with a white noise machine, sometimes replicating the sounds heard in a mother’s womb. Grown people might benefit from a sound machine which plays the notes of a trickling stream, gentle ocean waves, leaves rustling in the breeze or soft music. There are always those who appreciate silence, so that can be part of their sleep environment.

Everyone has a preference when it comes to room temperature. Generally speaking, sleep experts have found that people sleep more soundly in a sightly cool environment. This again replicates what is found in nature: The air temperature cools down at night. Similarly, our body temperature dips around 4 a.m., which helps to preserve our energy.1

The Kenko Dream Comforter and its lighter partner, the Kenko Dream Light Comforter offer a cozy effect with a magnetic layer as well as ceramic-reflective fibers that help release heat to keep a comfy temperature. Innovative chitocotton contains chitosan for a breathable cover that helps with ventilation.  

When sleeping under the stars, there is darkness and possibly moonlight and starlight. The human body’s natural circadian rhythm follows the dark-light cycle, with restful sleep taking place during darkness. So, sleep experts recommend keeping your bedroom dark, with a night light peeking out if necessary. The light from a TV or any mobile device is a deterrent to restful sleep—nature does not supply electronics.

The firmness of your mattress can make a difference in your sleep. Some people prefer a soft cushion while others require the support of a stiffer mattress. When camping out, a sleeping bag provides some cushion, but the real support is the ground itself, which flexes a little but is quite firm. Find the bedding that supports your needs.

Kenko Sleep Technology provides the perfect solution to convert any mattress into one with the ideal support. The Kenko Naturest® Fit is made to fit twin, full, queen and king mattresses. Placing the Fit over your mattress will transform your sleep environment so that it replicates different parts of nature that are conducive for restful sleep. When exposed to pressure, heat or motion, tourmaline gives off electrons which can help create a calming effect; 800 gauss magnets create a magnetic field that cocoons the body for a relaxing effect; reflective and breathable fibers help regulate body temperature; and rubberthane with natural latex nodules provide massaging effects! The Fit brings nature right into your bedroom!

Throughout the month of October, Nikken is offering 20% off our sleep products (except for the Kenko PowerSleep Mask) plus free ground shipping. The Makura Sleep Packs are already priced with a 10% discount, but we’re adding another 10%, so you still get 20% off plus free ground shipping. Take advantage of this sale to transform every bedroom into a sleep environment the way nature intended!

1 https://wellnesscenter.gatech.edu/sleep/bedroom-environment#:~:text=Silence%20or%20low%20levels%20of,deep%20sleep%20will%20be%20compromised.

A Revolutionary Revelation in Sleep Technology

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Everyone needs restful sleep. There’s no debating that it’s an integral part of Active Wellness. In fact, TED talks, white papers, sleep test centers, hypnotists, pharmaceutical companies, therapists and parents have all put in their two cents’ worth on how to achieve that often elusive state we all desire: blissful sleep.

Nikken has been a pioneer in sleep technology for decades. With the introduction of the Kenko Naturest® Fit, a mattress topper made to fit on twin, full, queen and king sized beds, Nikken took sleep technology to a higher level. Portable and life-transforming, according to many who bring their Kenko Naturest® Fit with them whenever they travel, the Fit is designed to promote complete relaxation to improve all-night sleep.

Now that people committed to getting a good night’s sleep have the Kenko Naturest® Fit to put their weary bodies on every night, Nikken has introduced a partner product to the Fit. It’s called the Kenko Naturest® Makura and it truly is a revolutionary revelation. Makura is Japanese for pillow, and this exclusive-to-Nikken pillow is not only revolutionary in sleep technology but it also has a lot to reveal.

Here’s how it works and there’s nothing to even compare it with. It’s got 3 layers that are each removable, so you can customize your Makura to your personal preference. No matter how you choose to configure your Makura, it’ll be properly contoured for your neck to provide ergonomic support and help you stay aligned with your spine.

• The first is the outer foam layer and it has Rubberthane natural latex nodules, magnets and tourmaline. If you choose to sleep on this side, you have a firm pillow that provides a massaging sensation.

• The second or middle layer is like a thin traditional pillow. Think of it as padding.

• The third layer is the other outer layer, but this one has smooth Rubberthane sans latex nodules, but still has magnets and tourmaline. If you choose this side, you have a softer cushioned pillow that cradles your head.

Those familiar with Nikken magnetic and tourmaline technology will already know that magnets provide a cocooning effect that helps improve sleep quality. Picture a newborn baby being wrapped tight into a bundle, resembling a cocoon. She feels safe and secure, just like in the womb. Magnetic technology helps grown people feel that way.

Tourmaline is an interesting gem that reacts to heat, pressure and motion. Nature gave it unusual properties—in fact the way tourmaline reacts is to make us feel like we’re actually in a soothing natural environment. Picture a serene lake, a beautiful forest, and the feeling of actually being there. That tranquil feeling naturally helps us sleep better.

Last but not least, natural latex Rubberthane helps regulate body temperatures. The side with nodules provides a self-massage. An interesting fact about the nodules is that they contain minute bits of volcanic ash extracted from the Shirasu volcano in Japan. Baked at more than 1000 degrees, they are believed to impart additional temperature regulating properties to the Rubberthane.

Whether you choose to sleep on one, two or three layers, you’re going to be a happy participant in the latest Nikken revolutionary revelation! It’s Item 13122 in the shopping cart and it’s part of the new Makura Sleep Packs.