Compare Rematee vs Zzoma

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Zzomaosa recently launched a comparison chart and google adwords comparing the Zzoma belt to a Rematee Bumper Belt.

Back in 2007 Zzoma made a great belt, it was designed by two board certified sleep doctors and they published an interesting sleep study that helped validate positional therapy, however they have not improved on the product design since.

In 2007 we took the first Rematee design and have since made 10+ improvements based on customer feedback. Our goal has always been to make a comfortable well fitted, portable and affordable solution to help keep you on your side all night.

Here are the differences.
#1. Shoulder Straps – wearing your belt loose (which is more comfortably) will inevitably cause your belt to slip and spin during the night. Rematee shoulder straps ensure your belt remains in place all night! The zzoma pvc sticky material is not sufficient to prevent slipping and spinning.

#2. Sizes. Zzoma claims a 1 size belt is best for everyone… that’s crazy. Why would 130lbs female need the same support a 250lb male needs? At Rematee, we care about keeping you comfortable and on your side and that’s why we have 3 different sizes.

#3. Inflatable Bumpers. The Rematee belt is designed to be portable & adjustable. Simply deflate the Bumpers and it packs in your suitcase like a pair of socks.

#4. FDA & CE certification. We don’t have it. And we are not applying for it. Rematee is a simple ‘positional device’ that helps keep you on your side. Our focus has been to earn doctor referrals not government paperwork. And that’s why +1,700 doctors around the world recommend Rematee.

#5. Price.
Zzoma costs $189.
Rematee costs $108.

#6. NO PRESCRIPTION NECESSARY…. we make it easy for you to purchase a Rematee Bumper Belt.

#7. Customer Support.  Call us with your questions, we are happy to help.

Sean
CEO, Rematee

Compare Rematee vs Zzoma

Men’s Health Features Rematee

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If you snore a lot and gasp for air every now and then, maybe it’s time you talk to your doctor and ask for a sleep study.

Snoring and Sleep apnea can lead to major health issues, heart disease, depression, memory issues and many other serious complications. Get tested, talk to an expert and take care of your health.

And I’d also suggest you ask your partner, husband, wife or friend “do I snore more while sleeping on my back vs my side?”

If the answer is “yes”, don’t just wait to see your doctor, try adjusting your sleeping habits and sleep on YOUR SIDE.

A Rematee Bumper Belt will keep you sleeping on your side. And don’t take just our word for it, Men’s Health Magazine (Oct 2012) just published a 2nd article about how effective Rematee can be.

Simple Snoring and Sleep Apnea treatment – ”sleep on your side with Rematee”

 

Rematee – Anti Snore Shirt – attending the 2012 APSS Sleep Medicine Conference

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We are heading out tomorrow to Boston, MA to attend the 2012 APSS Sleep Conference. We are looking forward to presenting the new Rematee Bumper Belt with a wireless Accelerometer. Snoring and Sleep Apnea experts from around the world will gather to discuss the latest in sleep medicine and learn about new products available for patients.

 

The existing Rematee Bumper Belt will be available with wireless accelerometers for sleep doctors, sleep labs, and customers.  If you’re interested in studying what position you slept in and how effective the Bumper Belt is at keeping you on your side all night – wireless accelerometry is the best (and very affordable) solution.

 

If you have any questions or want to see what it looks like – don’t be shy. We welcome your questions.

 

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Sleeping on your side: Halacha or Health

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source:  Dr. Jackques Douech  published at: http://www.communitym.com/

 

According to Rav Yisroel Belsky, it is healthier to sleep on the side because doing so allows the lungs to work better, providing more oxygen to the body during sleep. When you sleep on your back, gravity makes it easier for the tongue to fall back over the airway, and/or for the airway muscles and other tissue (like the tonsils) to collapse and block the airway. This blockage of air is called sleep apnea. If you snore and have sleep apnea, there are times during the night when you stop breathing for ten seconds or longer. Sleep apnea can make you feel tired during the day. You may wake up with a snorting, choking, or gasping sound, before you start breathing again and fall back to sleep. This can happen several times an hour, all night, so you can’t stay in a deep sleep. You may not even be aware that you woke up briefly, but if your sleep is upset throughout the night, you’ll feel sleepy during the day.

 

Side sleeping counteracts gravity and prevents your airway from collapsing. Sleeping on your side – also known as positional therapy – can often be the simplest cure for snoring. Snoring and the apneas tend to be worse when sleeping on the back (the supine position), and thus avoiding sleeping on the back may reduce the number of apneas. To avoid the supine position, some people use homemade remedies, such as putting tennis balls in a tube sock and pinning the sock to the back of a nightshirt.

 

The Rematee™ Bumper Belt™ and the Anti-Snoring Shirt™ work similarly, designed with three inflatable bumpers to create gentle resistance that would prevent wearers from rolling onto their back. In a clinical study at the University of British Columbia Sleep Center, wearing the Bumper Belt or Anti-Snoring Shirt was shown to keep patients on their side, helped eliminate 90 percent of snoring.

 

According to the experts at the American College of Chest Physicians, up to 60 percent of patients with obstructive sleep apnea experience an improvement of symptoms by sleeping on their side as opposed to their back. They estimate that as many as 50 percent of people who experience sleep apnea could be successfully treated by using positional therapy.

 

Not quite convinced by the considerable medical evidence? Then do it for the millennia-old religious obligation instead. Whatever your motivation, be sure to protect your health with tennis balls, a Bumper Belt, or whatever technique works to make sure you sleep on your side.

Best Sleep Position for Your Health

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Most people have spent countless hours of precious sleep just trying to get comfortable in their beds. After a long day, this slight undertaking is infinitely more difficult than it should be. There are benefits and consequences of any sleep position. Optimized positions may have you waking up feeling refreshed after just a few hours of sleep, while others may distort and misalign your body so that you wake up the next morning with a painful kink in your neck or worse. In order to determine the best sleep position for you, let us first go over some individual sleep positions.

 

Sleeping on Your Back

Typically, most experts will recommend that you sleep on your back. While it may not be the most comfortable sleep position, it is good for the body because it keeps the spine in a neutral position and allows your organs room to function freely. Get the most out of sleeping on your back by placing a pillow under or between your knees.

The risk of waking up unable to move the next morning is considerably lower than if you sleep on your stomach. Some beauty specialists even said that sleeping on your back is better for your skin because nothing is pushing against your face and causing wrinkles. However, if you are prone to snoring, keep in mind that sleeping on your back can worsen your symptoms, especially if you suffer from severe snoring as a result of sleep disordered breathing or sleep apnea.

 

Sleeping on Your Side

Sleeping on your side, particularly your right side, is the second best sleep position for your health. Sleeping on your left side simply isn’t ideal because it puts more pressure on your heart, forcing it to work harder when pumping blood throughout the night. When sleeping on your right side, blood is likely to flow freely. Your spine is not strained but in a natural curve. Your organs are also not at risk.

Sleeping on your side is a great middle ground if you are looking for a sleep position that helps with snoring as well as prevents body pain. Pregnant women are also encouraged to sleep on their right sides.

 

Sleeping in the Fetal Position or on Your Stomach

Sleeping in the fetal position may seem comfortable when you first lie down, but keeping your body so contorted throughout the night is obviously not ideal. Accordingly, sleeping on your stomach is probably the worst sleep position in terms of health and wellness. Your ribcage is even more restricted, and you put a substantial amount of weight, pressure and stress on all of your internal organs while in this position. It is likely that waking up after a night on your stomach will come with more than a few aches in your neck and back.

If you absolutely have to lie flat on your stomach in order to fall asleep, it is recommended that you keep a pillow under your left hip to prevent excessive organ compression. If you have been diagnosed with acid reflux disease, definitely try to avoid sleeping on your stomach. The only real benefit to this position is that it reduces the chances of snoring.

 

 

If simply changing your sleep position does not help to alleviate your sleeping problems, then try using at-home aids and devices, or see the specialists at a local sleep center about possible sleep disorders, before consulting a professional about more invasive treatment.

Recognizing Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Men, Women, and Children

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Obstructive sleep apnea is more common than most people know, and it affects many people differently.  What is a sure sign of sleep apnea in men may not be present at all in women who suffer from the condition, so it is important to learn how sleep apnea affects different sexes and age groups.

 

What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea?

 

Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common form of sleep apnea, and it affects people of all ages and lifestyles, though some are more at risk than others.  Obstructive sleep apnea refers to the airways being obstructed during sleep, which often causes severe snoring.

 

While severe snoring is the noisiest side effect of obstructive sleep apnea, it is not the worst.  The poor sleep can lead to side effects during the day, such as fatigue, loss of energy, depression, disorientation, and can even lead to death in extreme cases.

 

Men

 

Men are the most likely group to experience severe snoring.  Choking sounds during sleep are a sure sign of obstructive sleep apnea, and waking up feeling tired can also be a symptom.

 

Women

 

Women’s signs of sleep apnea are often more subtle than men’s.  While some women experience severe snoring, it is more typical for women to have occasional choking sounds during sleep without prolonged snoring.  Headaches and insomnia are also common in women with obstructive sleep apnea.

 

Children

 

Severe snoring in children is definitely a symptom of sleep apnea, but there is a difference between severe snoring and normal snoring.   The most typical cause of sleep apnea in kids is adenotonsillar hypertrophy, which is easy enough to detect with a polysomnogram.

 

Once recognized and diagnosed, seek non-invasive treatments, such as the sleep aid pillows featured on this site, before turning to more extreme methods.

Eating Disorders Linked to Sleep Disorders

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New studies show that many people afflicted with eating disorders also suffer from sleep disorders.  In some cases poor sleep habits may be due to discomfort, which could be solved with a sleeper pillow, but in other cases it may be something more severe.

 

According to easting disorder specialist Gregory Jantz, the most common sleep disorder associated with eating disorders is sleep apnea.  Sleep apnea is often associated with harsh snoring sounds, fatigue, and obesity.

 

After hearing these findings, many in the medical community are demanding that more attention be paid to sleep apnea and other sleep problems when treating those with eating disorders.  It may be impossible to be treat one issue successfully without also treating the other.

 

Currently, there is only one eating disorder treatment facility that routinely checks for sleep disorders, as well.  The Center for Counseling and Health Resources, located in Edmonds, Washington, is where Jantz acts as director, and where much of his research has been conducted.

 

According to Jants, poor eating habits, whether eating too much or eating too little, causes poor nutrition.  Poor nutrition can easily lead to disturbed sleep patterns.  Sleep apnea, which prevents the body from getting enough oxygen during sleep, can lead to decreased brain function and depression.

 

The two act as fuel to each other’s fires, each one resulting in the other.  This is why it is so important to treat both at once, and why more eating disorder treatment facilities should insist on sleep diagnoses upon admission.

 

Sleeper pillows can help prevent the snoring sounds associated with sleep apnea, and allow the body to absorb more oxygen during sleep.  If sleep problems are being caused by discomfort, sleeper pillows can also help the sleeper stay in a comfortable position throughout the night.

Sleep Disorder Linked to Parkinson’s and Memory Loss

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Sleep disorders that prevent people from getting satisfying REM (rapid eye movement) sleep have recently become associated with the development of Parkinson’s and memory altering conditions.

Unlike obstructive sleep apnea, which is categorized by severe snoring sounds caused by loss of breath, rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder, or RBD, patients tend to act out their dreams while they are sleeping.

Studies recently done at the Mayo Clinic suggest that many patients began developing symptoms of Parkinson’s disease within four years of being diagnosed with RBD.  Around 34 percent of participants fit into this category, putting RBD patients at a 2.2 greater risk.

Parkinson’s effects an estimated half million Americans, and this number could get a lot higher if our sleep habits don’t start improving.  Typical symptoms include shaking, stiffness, tremors, and loss of coordination.

In addition to Parkinson’s disease, RBD can lead to other types of cognitive impairment, such as basic or severe memory loss.  Severe snoring could be a serious strain on health and relationships, but the loss of memory can have a much greater effect.

This is the first study of its kind, but studies of similar types have shown similar results.  A previous investigation found that 45 percent of RBD sufferers would fall victim to a neurogenerative disease within five years of diagnoses.

The connection between sleep habits and health later on in life is still a mystery in many ways, but we are learning more at a rapid pace.  Obstructive sleep apnea has recently been linked to strokes in adults, and behavioral problems in children, and you can read more about those studies elsewhere in our blog!

CPAP Treatment Protects Against Heart Failure

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CPAP, or continuous positive airway pressure, is one of many types of sleep apnea treatments available to patients today.  It helps prevent snoring sounds, keeps the airways open, and new findings show it may also prevent heart failure.

Circulation: Heart Failure,  a journal released by the American Heart Association, recently published a study showing that obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, can change the heart in such a way to morph its shape and function, leading to heart failure.  CPAP sleep apnea treatments, however, can prevent this.

The British researchers that made this discovery show that six months after using CPAP breathing machines, the patients with abnormal hearts had returned to an almost completely healthy state.  Not only were the snoring sounds less frequent, but the heart was stronger!

The study was very specific about what parts of the heart were affected and how the results were taken.   They believe it is the first study surrounding sleep apnea treatments that assesses left ventricular structural parameters, which requires advanced echocardiograms.

With this advanced equipment it was possible for scientists to see the exact effects of sleep apnea on the left ventricular system.  They found that diastolic dysfunction existing in sleep apnea patients can lead to heart failure.

As of yet, it is unclear if other sleep apnea treatments could have the same healing effect on the heart.  Snoring sounds may be caused by the lungs, but snoring can be just as hard on the body’s most vital organ, and sleep apnea can lead to severe heart problems.

To treat snoring sounds, a sidesleeper pillow is easy, convenient, and affordable.  When it comes to heart health, however, it may be time to seek alternative sleep apnea treatments.