PAGE 6, WEDNESDAY APRIL 18.,1984, WHITBY FREE PRESS, IWATERSOFTNER RENTALS 1 I SALES AND LEASING I IFREE INSTALLATION .1 CALLI GARY YOUNG PLUMBING* *53 BALDWIN ST. ý655-4936I BROOKLIN -Free bag of sait with renta I l June 3Oth. M -m M-mm-m m-mm m KITChWNS 1W AL. (c»owdall Cf':lwr (1977) &rie SKITC HENS DESIGNED & INSTALLED BY ~ AL. TENNANT (30 YEARS EXPERIENCE)w 124 DUN DAS ST. W.9 WHITBY 666-2011i HOME IMPROVEMENT SECTION Waterbeds and,-Heýalth Care RELIEF FOR INSOMNIA For individuals wîth histories of disturbed sleeping pattems. the documented therapeutic effects of 'sleeping on flotation mattresses inctude increased ease in falling asleep:. the ability to sleep with minimal use of medicaflon; longer peniods of sleep,%with less movement and fewer re-awakenlngs dung the nlght: and a feeling of -refreshment" and reduced depressioni in the morning. Source: Ktine, M.V.. Sullivan, P.A.. and Coleman, LL. 1974. Sorne Clinicai Sleep Parameters with the innerspace Rlotaion Bed: A Pretiminary Report wîth Reference to Insomnia. Journal ofithe Amnerican Society of Psychosomatic Dentistry and Medicmne 21:3-9. RELIEF FOR ARTHRITIS AND BACKACHES Physicalt herapists have been using heated water for years to sooth sore muscles and relieve tension. Heated waterbeds have been used suc- cessfully ln alleviating the sore muscles and swollen joints that accompany arthrltls,..thus reduclng momlng stiffness and lowerlng the need for pain-relevng medications. Indivduals sufferlng from common backaches have found substanflal relief ln the comnbination.of heat and fluld support provlded ty a waterbed. %h heat works to speed up the relaxation process, whlle the flotation mattress provides even support for the body, elimlnating circulation problems and removing pressure from the spine. INCREASED SANITATION In addition to the actuai médical beneflts cited, a waterbed is also the most sa nltary surface one can sleep on. A porous sprlng mattress 15 an amazing catch-ail for hair, body ash <Uiny sloughed- off skin particles) and other debrls .. It alfiltMers dowri into the mattress then slowly works Its way back up and onto the sheets. By contrast, the stick, vinyt surface of a waterbed can be cleaned easity with soap and water, and residue removed from the *liner with a damp sponge.