April Showers Bring May Flowers... and Kick Allergy Season into Full Bloom.SlumberFresh[TM] Pillow, Combats Known Allergens Such as Mold, Mildew mildew, name for certain fungi and protists, for the diseases they cause in various crops, and for the discoloration (and sometimes the weakening and disintegration) they cause in such materials as leather, fabrics, and paper. and Fungus, Offering Asthma and Allergy allergy, hypersensitive reaction of the body tissues of certain individuals to certain substances that, in similar amounts and circumstances, are innocuous to other persons. Allergens, or allergy-causing substances, can be airborne substances (e.g. Sufferers a Good Night's Sleep RICHMOND, Va. -- May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, and Carpenter Co., a leader in sleep technologies and the world's largest producer of comfort cushion Cushion In the context of project financing, the extra amount of net cash flow remaining after expected debt service. cushion See call protection. products, offers relief for the more than 60 million Americans who suffer from these ailments. The company's innovative SlumberFresh[TM] pillow is filled with RELY[TM] fiber, which protects the pillow and mattress pad against known allergens such as mold, mildew, fungus and the odors Odors anosmia Medicine. the absence of the sense of smell; olfactory anesthesia. Also called anosphrasia. — anosmic, adj. halitosis bad breath; an unpleasant odor emanating from the mouth. they cause. RELY fiber is the only fiber that carries an EPA-registration number for its anti-microbial properties. Throughout the past two decades prevalence rates of asthma and allergies Allergies Definition Allergies are abnormal reactions of the immune system that occur in response to otherwise harmless substances. Description Allergies are among the most common of medical disorders. have doubled, resulting in two million emergency room visits; 500,000 hospitalizations; and 5,000 deaths each year.1 Research shows that chronic exposure to these allergens can lead to asthma. However, with proper environmental control and products such as the SlumberFresh pillow and mattress pad by Carpenter Co., exposure to allergens and risk factors for asthma development can be significantly reduced. "After a year of regular use, the average bed pillow is ridden with allergens like mold, mildew and fungus," said Dan Schecter, vice president of sales and marketing, Carpenter Co., Consumer Products Division. "Most people don't recognize the negative impact of sleeping on an old, dirty pillow, especially for asthma and allergy sufferers, who may be the most sensitive to the allergens collected in their pillows and mattress pads. Our anti-microbial SlumberFresh pillow and mattress pad can help bring relief to the millions of people who suffer from this epidemic epidemic, outbreak of disease that affects a much greater number of people than is usual for the locality or that spreads to regions where it is ordinarily not present. ." The SlumberFresh pillow provides a medium to medium-firm level of support, which is perfect for back or side sleepers. Spiral-spun polyester polyester, synthetic fiber, produced by the polymerization of the product formed when an alcohol and organic acid react. The outstanding characteristic of polyesters is their ability to resist wrinkling and to spring back into shape when creased. filling provides loftier support; and 100 percent cotton, 233-thread count fabric cover promotes a cool and comfortable sleeping experience. SlumberFresh pillows are sold at major retailers such as Belk, Bon-Ton and JCPenney stores with an average retail price of $12.99 - $14.99. For more information, or tips on sleep improvement, visit www.SleepBetter.org. About Carpenter Co. and www.SleepBetter.org: An educational Web site, SleepBetter.org was created as a resource about how sleeping better can lead to a healthier life. Visitors to the site learn how the pillow they sleep on impacts their entire lives. The site features the exclusive Zzzz Score([TM]) test, which is a science-based personal sleep profile - a guide to getting a better night's sleep based on individual sleep preferences and problems. The site is sponsored by Carpenter Co., the world's largest manufacturer of comfort cushioning products, which has contributed to America's comfort for over 60 years in the bedding, mattress, furniture and carpet cushion industries. For more information, please visit www.Carpenter.com and www.sleepbetter.org. Editor's Note Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. : Product samples are available for review upon request. (1) Source: Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure for and controlling asthma, food allergies, nasal allergies and other allergic diseases. AAFA's mission is also to educate the public about these diseases. |
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