It used to be the custom in country homes to cover the mattress with a quilt for greater warmth and softness. But it is hard to understand how it was possible for the habit of sleeping on a soft foundation to creep in, especially in areas where the people are usually tougher. Soft beds that sag when you lie down are not healthy. And if there is a bolster and thick pillow as well, do not be surprised to find that the spine will adopt a distorted position. If the sleeping person could be X-rayed from the side, this would be seen quite clearly. That is why old beds in country homes, where great-grandmother had had difficulty in sleeping, are far from ideal for healthy sleep today.
A good bed must have a certain degree of firmness, because if it is too soft the blood vessels, in particular the veins, become congested and this impairs the circulation. Many people do not sleep properly on foam rubber, and those who suffer from rheumatism may find metal springs unfavourable to their condition.
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