Choosing a pillow is nothing more than choosing a pillow core. What kind of pillow core is better? It is the first problem that consumers should solve when buying pillows. Now there are all kinds of pillow cores on the market, such as mung bean skin, cassia seed, silkworm excrement, lavender and so on. Next, let's look at the functions of these different kinds of pillow cores.
(1) Mung bean shell pillow core
Mung bean skin is the shell of mung bean sprouts that falls off after hatching. Its characteristics are cool, breathable, and fast heat dissipation, which is helpful for sleeping, promoting blood circulation, lowering the temperature of the head and benefiting the brain.
(2) Semen Cassiae pillow core
Cassia seed is slightly cold and slightly fragrant with grass. Put it on the pillow and sleep. It smells like sleeping in the green grass. Its seeds are hard and can be used for head and neck acupoints, so it can be used to treat headache, dizziness, insomnia, cerebral arteriosclerosis, cervical spondylosis and so on. Caused by hyperactivity of liver yang.
Both have auxiliary functions. It is cool and comfortable in summer and warm in winter. (3) Silkworm excrement pillow core
Silkworm excrement has the functions of cooling, relieving fever, relaxing channels and activating collaterals, and promoting blood circulation in the brain. As early as the Ming Dynasty, it was used to fill the pillow core and was a favorite bedding for the royal family. Silkworm litter pillow is made by scientific treatment methods such as screening and disinfection. It is clean, hygienic, fragrant, elastic and durable, and can naturally adjust the sleep state.
(4) Jasmine pillow core
Jasmine petals are breathable, sweat-wicking and heat-dissipating, with fresh and lasting fragrance, tight and even strings, bright green and oily color, fresh and fragrant taste, which makes the indoor air full of natural freshness. Pillows filled with jasmine petals can bring refreshing and comfortable sleep, which is more suitable for use in hot summer.
(5) lavender pillow core
100% pure natural lavender pillow core is made of natural herb lavender, which removes branches and leaves, retains petals, and retains the essence of natural fragrance. After natural air drying, it is carefully screened and dried. It smells delicious, has the effects of calming the nerves, expelling wind, lowering blood pressure and detoxifying, and can relax muscles and promote sleep.
(6) White goose down pillow core
Goose down pillows are usually filled with the best down on the goose breast.
It has good resilience, hygroscopicity and moisture removal, especially after long-term use. The unique three-dimensional structure of down fiber ensures its excellent fluffy tension, plump texture and soft touch. Without pillow maintenance, you can't sleep healthily;
Many people's pillows will be old forever after use, but if they are not properly maintained, the shelf life of the pillows will exceed. It is best to dehumidify down pillows frequently, wash latex pillows in water, and rejuvenate bamboo charcoal pillows reliably in the sun bath. Unhealthy pillows not only affect the quality of sleep, but may even lead to frequent stiff neck.
Pillow fillers are more and more diverse, and bamboo charcoal pillows are the new favorite of health care. Huang Guoxiong, an associate researcher at the Forestry Experimental Institute of the Council of Agriculture, said that tea has the function of clearing away heat and toxic materials, sleeping on it can help blood circulation in the head, and it can also absorb moisture. Sunbathing once a month or two can help tea recover its function. Because tea is heavy, it is about 1. 5-2。 5 kg is normal.
For users with drooling and short hair (easy to wear the pillow cloth), it is best to use a pillow towel to prolong the life of the pillow. Cai Rongzhan, an otolaryngologist, said that adding a pillow towel, changing frequently and isolating dandruff and dust will help to keep healthy. When buying a pillow, you must try it before buying it.
Try to lie down with the pillow close to the shoulder line, try to simulate the real sleeping position, and then try to change the position to see if it is equally comfortable. It is best to lie down 10 minutes or more. The purpose of the pillow is to support the head and reduce the pressure on the shoulders and neck. For people who sleep on their side and lie flat, they can choose pillows with better support, such as latex pillows. Those who are used to sleeping on their stomachs need extra soft pillows to protect their necks, such as extra soft down pillows. People who snore should pay attention to the height of the pillow and try to keep the respiratory tract unobstructed. As bedding, people usually pay attention to the cleaning and drying of bedding, pillow towels and pillowcases, but rarely "invite" pillows to dry outside. As we all know, when sleeping every night, the pillow is the "throat artery" through which the foul smell in the bedding passes. In addition, the impure gas exhaled by people when they sleep permeates a lot and becomes a "messy" place to shelter evil people and shelter evil people.
Only by cleaning the external pillow towel and pillowcase, it is only a "temporary solution, not a permanent cure", but the foul smell in the pillow core can not be removed, so the pillow has become a sanitary blind spot in modern families. It is especially important to note that if it is a sanitary blind spot of respiratory tract, digestion or head skin. It will also pollute the pillow core with bacteria and viruses, which may lead to cross-infection between husband and wife or children.
Therefore, pillows should be frequently dried and disinfected to maintain hygiene. Conditional families should not only hang pillows more, but also change pillow cores frequently. According to the advice of medical experts, the pillow core should be replaced at least once every two years and dried once a week.
The above are the common pillow core materials for you, but don't underestimate these pillow cores, which is of great help to relieve fatigue and improve sleep quality. Of course, you need to pay special attention when buying, and beware of buying fake pillow cores.
Only by cleaning the external pillow towel and pillowcase, it is only a "temporary solution, not a permanent cure", but the foul smell in the pillow core can not be removed, so the pillow has become a sanitary blind spot in modern families. It is especially important to note that if it is a sanitary blind spot of respiratory tract, digestion or head skin. It will also pollute the pillow core with bacteria and viruses, which may lead to cross-infection between husband and wife or children.
Therefore, pillows should be frequently dried and disinfected to maintain hygiene. Conditional families should not only hang pillows more, but also change pillow cores frequently. According to the advice of medical experts, the pillow core should be replaced at least once every two years and dried once a week.
The above are the common pillow core materials for you, but don't underestimate these pillow cores, which is of great help to relieve fatigue and improve sleep quality. Of course, you need to pay special attention when buying, and beware of buying fake pillow cores.