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The topic sparked heated discussions among netizens

Many fake latex pillows have also been exposed

According to media reports

Some low-quality latex pillows

In addition to the latex content is not up to standard

Weakened function

It even volatilizes styrene carcinogens

Causing harm to the human body

It is a must-have daily necessities for every family

A good pillow is very important

However, there are many different pillows on the market

Latex pillows, down pillows, memory foam pillows, buckwheat pillows...

How to choose?

Which pillow is right for whom?

Let's take a look~

Latex pillows

Latex is a material made of natural rubber, which has the characteristics of high elasticity, high air permeability, and high durability. Natural latex can feel the temperature and weight of the human body, and adaptively adjust according to the curve of the human body, providing a sleep experience with moderate soft and hardness and complete support.

Suitable for:

It is relatively mild to the human body and suitable for people with rhinitis and sensitive skin and allergies. Latex has the functions of antibacterial, anti-mite, anti-allergenic, etc., and is suitable for people with high hygiene requirements. If you like something softer, warmer, and more comfortable, you can also try it.

Shortcoming:

The disadvantages of latex pillow cores are that they are more expensive, and they are inconvenient to clean, and they need to be protected from direct sunlight and water soaking.

If you want to choose a qualified latex pillow product, you can smell the smell and have a faint fragrance; It can also be pressed by hand, and the good rebound effect indicates that the glue content is high.

Feather pillows

Down is a material made from natural animal feathers, which is light and warm, soft and comfortable, and moisture-wicking and perspiratory. Feather pillows can provide a fluffy and soft sleeping environment that makes you feel like you're sleeping in the clouds.

Suitable for:

It is suitable for people who prefer softer and warmer use, can effectively fit the body, and has a high tolerance for sleeping positions. Down also has the function of regulating temperature and humidity, making it suitable for winter use.

Shortcoming:

It is easy to deform and agglomerate, it needs to be patted and sorted out frequently, and it is inconvenient to clean, so it needs to be professionally dry cleaned, and it is also necessary to pay attention to allergies, and people with sensitive skin should choose carefully.

When choosing a down pillow, it is recommended to pat it with your hands to see if it runs down.

Memory foam pillow

Memory foam is a material made of artificial polyurethane, which has the characteristics of slow rebound, low rebound force, temperature sense deformation, etc., which can be deformed according to the temperature and pressure of the human body, memorize the outline of the human head, and provide a comfortable sleeping experience.

Suitable for:

It is suitable for people who prefer a softer, more snug fit and a more secure feeling. Memory foam also has functions such as relieving pressure, improving blood circulation, and reducing the number of turnovers, making it suitable for people with poor cervical spine or frequent fatigue. At the same time, the memory foam is sensitive to temperature, the pillow is soft when the weather is hot and the temperature is high, and the pillow may feel a little hard in winter, so you can choose to sleep on a hard pillow.

Shortcoming:

Poor air permeability, easy to stuffy, and inconvenient to clean, need to avoid water soaking.

Raising wheat pillows

Buckwheat pillows are filled with buckwheat husks. Buckwheat husk is a natural material, with good air permeability and moisture absorption, can regulate temperature and humidity, in addition, buckwheat husk is hard, has a good support capacity, good for the cervical spine.

Suitable for:

It is suitable for those who prefer a harder, cooler and more massaging feeling. Buckwheat pillow also has certain effects such as clearing heat and dispeling fire, invigorating blood and relieving pain, and preventing cervical spondylosis.

Shortcoming:

It is not convenient to clean, it needs to be often taken to the sun to dry, and buckwheat pillow is easy to make noise when people turn over, and it is not recommended for people who sleep lightly. If you like to sleep on a hard pillow, you can try it.

Note that when choosing a buckwheat pillow, pay attention to touching and pinching it with your hands to check for sharp objects.

Except for the material

It is also important that the pillow is of the right height

It can't be too low, it can't be too high

Come, with Guang Weijun, stretch out your little fist~

● When lying on the back: the height of the headrest is the height of a fist horizontally; The height of the neck pillow is the height of a fist standing upright.

● When lying on the side: It will be higher than the supine position, reaching the height of one and a half fists, that is, the height of a vertical fist plus two fingers.

Reminder that people with cervical spondylosis can also choose pillows according to the above methods.

Source: Healthy Hubei, CCTV News, West China Doctor

Editor: Cheng Huanying, Wen Jialin

Editor-in-charge: Chen Guangtai

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