Buckwheat Pillows

EAT IT OR SLEEP ON IT?

     Buckwheat in a pillow (the hulls only) I’ve always touted. But today I’d like to enlighten you on another, perhaps more important, use of buckwheat The reason I say “perhaps” is because the full importance of eating buckwheat is just now being scientifically tested.

     While researching buckwheat in regard to buckwheat pillows I happened to encounter some information regarding the nutritional aspects of buckwheat. It seems the University of Manitoba has found evidence that buckwheat may be very helpful in the prevention or control of diabetes. Since I have just recently been diagnosed as being prediabetic, I took particular notice of this.

     It seems that they had found that in a particular geographical area, diabetes was simply absent. They also noted that as soon as people moved away from this area, and started to eat the foods common to the area into which they had just moved, they eventually developed diabetes rather consistant with the local population. So they surmised that there was something peculiar to the area they had left, which was responsible for the absence of diabetes.

     They sent some researchers to the area, and the only difference they could find peculiar to the region was that every food in which other peoples used some form of grain, the people native to the area in question used buckwheat exclusively. Buckwheat, technically, is not a grain, but a fruit or a berry. However it can be ground into a flour, or crushed into groats, and used as a grain would be used.

     They have found that buckwheat contains one of the highest concentrations of high quality, very digestible proteins among plants. Buckwheat’s protein absorption rate of 74% qualifies it as a very good meat substitute. It is high in zinc, copper, niacin, and has an 80% content of carbohydrates. Its starch can be substituted as a fat substitute in processed foods.

     I’ve found all this information in the University of Manitoba web site. They are planning extensive testing on humans (they’ve already done limited testing on both humans and diabetic mice), so I’m anxiously waiting for this to be done. No, Im not abandoning buckwheat pillows on my web site. But I’m not ruling out adding buckwheat groats to it at some point. Stay tuned, but in the meantime, sleep well on your buckwheat pillow.

BUCKWHEAT PILLOWS-REVOLUTIONARY

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While they originated 2 - 3000 years ago in Asia, they have become discovered in N America, first in Canada, and now in the US. The quality organic, hypoallergenic, triple vacuumed, buckwheat pillows with a concealed nylon zipper have virtually no competition as far as performance and versatility are concerned. Buckwheat pillows are superior to all other varieties of pillows in all respects, and I believe it’s just a matter of time until they virtually replace the other more familiar type pillows.

I think that the lack of knowledge of the buckwheat pillow’s existence is the only thing that temporarily prevents them from having already replaced the outdated styles of pillows. With the advent of social media that lack of knowledge will likely fade rapidly into oblivion.

So join the revolution and enjoy the benefits of a modern buckwheat pillow.

You might be familiar with a few of the beneficial properties of buckwheat, but did you know it’s a bit of a misnomer? While it has some grain-like qualities and applications, buckwheat is actually a fruit. It can be husked and milled into breakfast cereals such as grits. Those discarded hulls are sometimes saved and stuffed into pillows.

The Japanese have rested their heads on organic buckwheat pillows for centuries; more recently, their secret has been shared with the rest of the world. Buckwheat grows easily in many parts of the United States, so these pillows can be obtained without going through the trouble of importing materials. Find out all you can about buckwheat and take advantage of its many uses.

If you’re interested in discovering ways that you can foster inner peace and calm, many people turn to meditation or the teachings of Buddhism. If you’ve become interested in these practices, you’ll need to do some research into the premises of this spiritual endeavor. Once you feel ready to begin your meditation, you might find that you’ll need a zafu, a round cushion which can aid in your comfort while performing long periods of sitting meditation.

A zafu is typically filled with kapok or buckwheat hulls. When using a buckwheat hull pillow such as this, it will typically raise the hips, meaning a cross-legged position is the most comfortable for long periods of time. If you are really going to take the practice seriously, many people perform a gassho bow to everyone else in the room as well as to the pillow. There is even a distinct way in which to handle the zafu respectfully.

Order Yours Right Now

Did you order your buckwheat pillow yet? Why not? Are you a procrastinator? Shame on you. Are you not sure it would be suitable for you? The quality ones with concealed nylon zippers are completely adjustable to your particular needs. Do you think they cost too much? They cost about the same as a quality foam or feather pillow, and considering the fact that the foam and feather ones need to be replaced periodically due to dust mite infestations, over the long haul, they will cost you a whole lot less, because they last for years and years. The hulls actually improve with use.

Are you just too lazy? Get off your fat feather pillow and go do it. Are you uninformed about buckwheat pillows? That’s why this blog is here. Read it from end to end. Then click on any of the blue hyperlinks, which take you to Buckwheat Glory.com where you can order what ever style tickles your fancy. Are you afraid to? Why? Order from a reputable merchant, and they’ll refund your money if you don’t like them. Are they too “new fangled”? They’ve been in use in the orient for 2 - 3,000 years. They’re only new here.

Are you stubborn? Well, I can relate to that. I have a streak of that myself, but in this instance, just get over it. Your hurting yourself more than anyone else. Do you simply hate me? Why? What have I ever done to you? Would it help if we just went to the back parking lot and settled this once and for all? What am I saying? I’m a lover, not a fighter. Scratch this idea.

Okay, I give up. I guess I just have to get used to the fact that not everyone is going to buy a buckwheat pillow. Why do I always get my hopes up and keep beating my head against the proverbial wall? Why, why, why? Just tell me why? I know why. It is my indomitable spirit just trying to bring happiness to all mankind. Won’t you please join me? Just buy a whole bunch of buckwheat pillows, and give them out for Christmas presents, birthdays, mothers day, fathers day, weddings, graduations. C’mon, get excited. Together we can change the world. Use your own ideas, and buy lots and lots of buckwheat pillows. Bless you.

I recently experienced a situation which I think goes a long way toward proving my contention that the people who have experienced sleeping on a buckwheat pillow just about panic at the idea of having to sleep on any other pillow for even a few nights.

Last evening I got an email asking if my website was a fake. I was somewhat taken aback. I sent a return email in hopes of determining what the problem was. I’m not sure if I can compact this incident down enough to contain it in 1 post.

Later on last evening, the lady who had emailed me called me. Seems she had used an email address to send me that email which she seldom uses, and consequently had not checked that address for a reply, so she thought I had ignored her. After talking we surmised that the problem was that she had ordered two buckwheat pillows from my site after having moved in from out of state, and her  credit card address did not yet match the address on the order. We figured that out after I had tried to place the order for her, and her credit card was rejected. I forgot to mention that on my first attempt I somehow transposed two of the numbers on her credit card, so I had had to call her back to get the correct number. She was really patient with me.

At this point she decided to try another credit card that she had which had not yet been notified of her new address. She gave me all the info and as I was processing it, I realized that the expiration date she had given me was already expired, so I called her again. She had realized this in the meantme, and had already called the credit card company to get that taken care of. While I had her on the phone, I mentioned to her the amount that the two pillow order totaled up to. She said no, it hadn’t come up to that amount when she figured it up. Turns out she had told me the wrong pillow style, so I redid the order again. This time I used the old address as the billing address, and the new one for the shipping address. Just before I hit the “submit” button, it occurred to me that if she had called the credit card co. to update the expiration date, I figured she may have also updated to her new address. Another long distance call. Fortunately, she hadn’t. I hit the “submit” button. Success at last.

All this she endured to replace her buckwheat pillow which had somehow gotten ripped apart in the process of moving. I’m telling you, when a buckwheat pillow dies, it is sorely missed. Her ordeal involved, as best I can remember, at least 6 attempts to place the order, 2 emails to me, 2 emails to her, 4 long distance phone calls to me, 5 long distance phone calls to her, 2 emails from me to my drop shipper, and numerous calls from her to her 2 credit card cos..

My point is, to those of you who are hesitant to buy a buckwheat pillow, do you think you would go to all that trouble to replace a feather or foam pillow?  Does this give you any idea what you are missing by not having a buckwheat pillow? Do you get my drift? Buy yourself a buckwheat pillow, and then you will know where of I speak. Buy one now. You’ll never leave home with out one.

Buy Buckwheat Pillows - Why Not?

Why have you not bought a buckwheat pillow yet? Those of you who have, please excuse this post, but as you probably also feel frustrated along with me to think of all those people who could be so comfortably sleeping at night on their buckwheat bed pillows, and yet out of scepticism, or fear of change, or whatever, persist in enduring the same old pillow problems that they’ve already endured all their lives. I’m sure you can understand why I would ask the question.

But to be fair, scepticism and fear of change can be healthy attributes. They serve to keep a lot of people out of trouble. But I think an answer has been provided for this dilemma. Most reputable buckwheat pillow merchants provide a money back guarantee if you’re not satisfied with your buckwheat pillow, for any reason. I know I do. So now what’s your excuse?

Well, you know the old saying, “You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink.” Of course we both know that sooner or later the horse will die. Why not live happy before you die? Buy yourself a buckwheat pillow. Break the fetters of convention. Be fearless. Show what you’re made of. Be a man (or woman). Whatever! Just buy a buckwheat pillow and live a little. You know you can do it!

Their Volume Determines Pillow Malleability

The one big variable that determines the comfort degree of a buckwheat pillow between one person and another, is in my opinion, the volume of fill (buckwheat hulls) in the buckwheat pillow.

Different people have different physiologies and different tolerances for firmness and malleability of their pillows, and the concealed nylon zipper is the defining element in commercially available buckwheat pillows that provides adjustability for this malleability and firmness.

Of course there are other elements involved in the effectiveness of the buckwheat pillows, such as quality of the buckwheat hulls and the pillow cover, but none that so effectively determines the comfort and sleep inducing effectiveness of the pillow on different people and different physical situations.

The bottom line is that, of all the variables in different available buckwheat pillows, there is no factor involved in choosing a buckwheat pillow more important than the inclusion of a quality concealed nylon zipper to allow adjustment of the volume of buckwheat hulls in the pillows.

While it is certainly possible that a person might purchase a buckwheat pillow without this zipper which could meet their needs, it is only by chance, and without the ability to vary the volume, you really have no way to determine whether you really do have the optimum volume of buckwheat hulls.

So, the highest priority of features to determine the desirability of a particular style of buckwheat pillows would, in my opinion, be the concealed nylon zipper. My advice is, don’t buy a buckwheat pillow that has no concealed nylon zipper.

Buckwheat Pillows-Euphoria

I wish I could analyze what causes anyone who has heard all the reasons why they should be experiencing the benefits of sleeping on a buckwheat pillow, to still refrain from buying one. I go back through my website and blog posts and try to figure out what would cause that.

While it’s true that more and more people are indeed switching to buckwheat pillows, it just seems as though there must be something that is preventing a wholesale stampede to buckwheat pillow use.

I guess those of us who have experienced the pleasure and comfort of sleeping on a buckwheat pillow, simply feel frustrated that despite our accolades, some of our friends are just not swallowing our testimonials hook, line, and sinker.

I perceive that people are just naturally skeptical, and change is a fearsome thing to many. Even our very best intentions and good wishes for our friends will not miraculously make them suddenly embrace all our beliefs.

I know that I myself do not like to be told what to do or how to live my life. I want to “do it my way”. I have the attitude that I’d rather do it my way and be wrong, than do it your way, even though it may be right.

I realize that you’re not going to believe me when I tell you that I actually have no degree in psychology, but I really don’t. Nevertheless, I realize that I have just analyzed the minds of all our friends, thus answering my own question about why everyone is not breaking the doors down at every store that sells buckwheat pillows.

I love it when that happens.

Now, if I could just figure out how to solve the problem I have just unearthed. Perhaps reverse psychology would work. Let’s just tell all our friends that buckwheat pillows are the best thing that’s ever happened to us (except for our spouses, if we’re married), but that they probably wouldn’t really be ready to handle the euphoria that results from sleeping on buckwheat pillows.

I wonder - would that really work?