La- Z- Boy Asher Caramel Recliner Sofa. La- Z- Boy has been making history since 1. Inventors of the world’s first reclining chair, the company has achieved their current status as the worldwide leader in comfort “because we in living life comfortably.” Predictably enough, the La- Z- Boy product line now includes a full line of “comfort” furniture, including recliners, reclining sofas and loveseats, stationary sofas and loveseats, stationary chairs, accents chairs, sectionals, sleepers, lift chairs, entertainment consoles, outdoor furniture, and occasional tables. La- Z- Boy began in a carpentry shared by two cousins, Edward Knabusch and Edwin Shoemaker, both of Monroe, Michigan. In the early 1. 92. Knabusch was a carpenter at the Weis Manufacturing Company and spent his evenings repairing furniture and doing custom work in a workshop set up in the family garage. Despite the fact that Shoemaker was being groomed by his father to take over the family farm, he was far more interested in carpentry and spent his free time in his cousin's new workshop. In 1. 92. 5, Knabusch's hobby became a full- time business when he left Weis Manufacturing to start his own business, hiring Shoemaker because of his engineering aptitude. Within two years the business had expanded far beyond any expectations shared by the two cousins, and with the financial support of friends and family, a new factory was completed north of Monroe. Built in the middle of a cornfield that fronted a cow path, the site led many to say the two men were foolish to establish their factory so far from the city. However, their gamble paid off as the old cow path soon became M- 2. Telegraph Road), a major north- south Michigan artery. In 1. 92. 8 they set out to design a chair for what they called . At the suggestion of a friend, Knabusch and Shoemaker upholstered their “porch chair” and started marketing it as a year- round chair. By the beginning of the 1. Bing Crosby, Ed Mc. Mahon, Johnny Carson, Joe Nameth, Alex Karras, and most importantly, Jim Backus. Known for his role as the voice of the myopic cartoon character Mr. Magoo, Backus recorded more than 1. La- Z- Boy during the 1. In 1. 96. 9, after years primarily as a manufacturer of recliners, La- Z- Boy started designing other products including reclining sofas, sleep sofas and modular groups. In 1. 98. 3 La- Z- Boy introduced its first line of stationary sofas and occasional chairs, later offering a full line of home furnishings. ![]() Patrick Clark)I've spent 3. When I finally realized through personal experimentation and research that the best mattress is no mattress, I could never look at the world the same. We are asleep when it comes to which bed is the best bed. I discovered that the mattress is creating and/or masking the body's current structural imbalances, impeding circulation and hampering the body from realigning itself during sleep. Sleeping on a hard surface can reshape the back and realign the body. A firm sleep surface helps the body's relationship with gravity, with the earth. This is a therapeutic practice available to all of us, which works while we sleep. The bedding industry relies on bold claims that one mattress or pillow will outperform another. Some of the claims are tempting, promising a good night's sleep like you've never had before- -for only a few thousand dollars. Where are 'they' getting this information? Sue Carol, Actress: Check and Double Check. Sue Carol was born Evelyn Jean Lederer on October 30, 1906 in Chicago, Illinois, to Caroline (Schmidt) and Samuel Lederer. Sue Carol (October 30, 1906 – February 4, 1982) was an American actress and talent agent. While at a social function in Los Angeles in 1927, a director offered her. ![]() Sleep and health are intricately related. There is no scientific definition of 'comfort'. Sleep and especially deep sleep with theta and delta brain waves is known to restore health. How does the actual bed or surface upon which one sleeps effect the quality of sleep? When I researched for months trying to find an intelligent, scientific article on what type of bed will provide deep, rejuvenating sleep, I could not find it. None of the research seems to know specifically anything about this- -in other words, the statements are not definitive and claims are not backed up, or are backed up with dubious studies. ![]() Even the terms 'comfort', 'soft', and 'healthy' are not defined. No studies measure the important health indicators, like pulse, heart rate, levels of stress hormones as related to the type of surface being used. Most 'authorities' seem confused and baffled. For instance the Mayo Clinic says: . Consider trying out a medium- firm mattress before you buy.
Get information, facts, and pictures about furniture at Encyclopedia.com. Make research projects and school reports about furniture easy with credible articles from. However, you may find your back pain is reduced with a softer mattress. If the cause is unknown, then the cure must be too. Second, the terms 'medium firm' and density are not defined. How can the Mayo Clinic be satisfied with this recommendation, based on absolutely nothing? I found other statements such as: “a bed shouldn’t be too hard or too soft” or . Which, like I say, is vague and unscientific. Sleep science research seems to have completely left out the body and how it interacts with the sleep environment. What is the specific density of a 'medium- firm' mattress, or any other mattress for that matter? Why- -in physiological terms- -does one surface have a different effect on the body than another surface? What about respiration and air flow through the mattress? But even more fundamentally: Do we need a mattress at all? I had some hunches- -pardon the expression- -which started the whole search in the first place. From restorative yoga I got the paradigm that certain positions could induce specific calming responses, relaxing the autonomic nervous system. The New Ergonomics believes the bones need to have some resistance (i. From science I knew about the different stages of sleep, and how rejuvinating sleep happens during the third and fourth stages. From nutrition I knew that certain vitamins and minerals were needed for the best sleep, and heavy metals in the body can disrupt deeper stages of sleep. Yet the truth of what specific mattress would be optimal for comfort and rejuvination remained unanswered. One thing I knew, everyone is dealing with the same thing. Hardly a day passes that I don't overhear some conversation about sleep, and generally the problem with getting a good night’s sleep. I am skeptical of technological fixes, which are usually touted as the answer to society’s sleeping problems. The extent to the complexity of the bedding industry has become absurd. It is not uncommon for a couple to spend thousands of dollars on the . If this really worked, it would seem that by now, most people at least in America would have solved the sleeping problem and be wide- eye- and- bushy- tailed ready to start the day. But this isn’t the case at all, as anyone who picks up a magazine or watches a few minutes of TV will soon see, with advertisements for sleep aids, sleep drugs, better mattresses, orthopedic pillows, and stimulant drugs. The assumed paradigm is that a mattress is essential to good sleep, just like a chair is essential to sitting. But why did mattresses become mainstream? When did the buffalo robe and pile of leaves go out of fashion? Could a good night’s sleep be had if, for instance, we slept on a sandy beach or the equivalent? My conclusion was that almost anything seemed to work, and the best surfaces were those most removed from the modern box- spring bed, the waterbed, or the memory foam bed. Finally I started turning up some information. A former Japanese health pioneer Katsuzo Nishi published a book in 1. Here is an excerpt from the Nishi website. His theories are characterized by the idea that, in spite of the fact that the human bone structure and positioning of the internal organs are basically the same as those evolved for the mammalian species that ambulate on four legs, human beings have adopted a basically upright two- legged life style that places certain structural strains on the human bone structure, resulting in problems like obstruction of the flow of food through the intestines (constipation) due to the unnatural (vertical) positioning of the organs. As methods to compensate for these structural defects, Nishi conceived and encouraged the use of treatment through exercises such as the goldfish (movement) style spinal column rectification exercise and the Nishi- shiki health fortifying technique( (lateral vibration exercise know as the “Haifuku Undo”). Furthermore, based on the structure of the human network of arteries and veins, Nishi refuted the heart- driven blood circulation theory of William Harvey, proposing instead a theory that the capillaries provided the true driving force of the circulatory system. And, in order to compensate for the obstruction of circulation in the four limbs resulting from the human species’ vertical posture, he proposed the Capillary Action- Inducing exercise (Mokan Undo), which involves lying on the back, raising the arms and legs and applying a slight vibrating motion. Besides these exercises, Nishi also recommended methods making use of implements like a hard, half –cylinder pillow, design to keep the cerebral vertebrae in the ideal position from a structural standpoint and a flat sleeping platform (flat board) designed to do the same for the vertebrae of the spinal column. Whether they are brand new or worn out makes no difference. My hypothesis is: mattresses insulate us from our experience of our body. They do not allow the resistance that we need to keep us in alignment and optimize breathing and circulation. When it comes to a mattress, more is not Better. The whole concept of a mattress, a deep, soft place to rest our tired bones, is mistaken. More rejuvenation comes from less fluff. It doesn't take something two feet thick to provide the hardness of a simple cot or a pallet on the floor. The traditional Japanese had it right with their sitting as well as their sleeping. Their mattresses (futons) are about the thickness of a typical quilt. No doubt, Nishi's recommendations had something to do with traditional Japanese sleeping habits, perhaps being threatened by western furniture. Yet again I was experimenting- -this time sleeping on a thin cotton blanket folded in half. I could hardly believe it. After all these years of troubling over having a good bed- -even what was considered a hard bed- -to my surprise, I actually slept at least as well on practically NOTHING. I'm not saying it felt luxurious or soft, but I slept well and felt even better upon awakening. I could see what Nishi was saying about improved circulation to the extremities. When the surface is very firm like a board, there is nothing to push up against the muscles. The bones are what takes the brunt of the pressure, so the muscles with arteries and veins and free. I also wonder if perhaps this resistance against the bones might encourage bone density while we sleep, and soft mattresses therefore might influence bone loss. This would make a great study but I can't find any already performed. Here is a travel log written by a recent traveler to Japan (This goes with the photo to the right of futons airing in the sun)Although many Japanese sleep in beds these days, it is still common to sleep on a futon mattress spread on the floor. Westerners call the small couch which turns into a bed a futon, but that is very different from the traditional Japanese futon. A traditional Japanese futon set includes shikibuton (under futon), kakebuton (comforters), and makura (pillow).. Shikibuton is usually stuffed with cotton batting and is wrapped in shikifu (sheets). Japanese uses different types of futon, depending on the season, such as light ones in summer and heavy ones in winter. Futon made from down feathers is light and comfortable but is most expensive. Kakebuton is covered by kakebuton cover. The traditional Japanese pillow (makura) is filled with red beans or buckwheat chaff.. Futon is usually put away during the day in the closet called oshiire. The oshiire closet has sliding doors and usually divided into two shelves. It is best to keep the futon on the upper shelf. Japanese houses are usually small and do not have many rooms, so a room is used for dual purposes. During the day, a room can be used as workroom or guestroom after futon is stored in the oshiire. It is very convenient.. It is important to sometimes dry futon under direct sunshine. You may ruin your futon if you keep them in the closet or spread on the floor all the time. Remember that Japan is very humid especially in rainy season. There is a product called futon kansouki (futon dryer) in Japan. Just place the dryer between kakebuton and shikibuton while it is spread on the floor. Airing your futon really helps you sleep well..
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