| Are you considering using a wedge pillow to help | | | | you purchase an acid reflux pillow that is |
| you cope with the symptoms associated with | | | | specifically designed to fold when not in use, you |
| acid reflux disease, or GERD? Perhaps you're | | | | can also store your pillow conveniently beneath |
| looking for a way to relieve sleep apnea and | | | | your bed or in a closet. If you select one that |
| snoring. If so, you may be concerned that you will | | | | folds it can also be used while traveling, so you |
| have to disrupt your normal sleeping patterns and | | | | can also take your wedge pillow with you |
| preferences in order to enjoy the benefits of it. | | | | wherever you go. In this way, you can be sure to |
| Fortunately, most people find that wedge pillows | | | | get a good night's sleep even when you are away |
| work just fine with their personal sleeping | | | | from home. |
| patterns. In fact, consider the following facts: | | | | Be certain to pick a pillow that is made to doctor |
| - You don't have to sleep on your back to enjoy | | | | recommended specifications and is long enough to |
| the benefits - sleeping on your side is just fine. | | | | support your whole torso, from your hips to your |
| - You can still use your favorite pillow - you just | | | | head. If you get a shorter wedge you may well |
| place your own pillow on top of the wedge if you | | | | find it "folds" your body at just the wrong point |
| like. | | | | and makes your acid reflux worse not better! |
| - You can use your wedge pillow on a waterbed - | | | | Take a look at the Medslant pillow, "so effective |
| although waterbeds do not provide as much | | | | that it received 2-Thumbs Up" from Dr. Mike |
| support as regular mattresses, acid reflux pillows | | | | Roizen in his book "You! The Owner's Manual. |
| are still effective when used with a waterbed If | | | | |