Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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Hello

I am moving to a new appartment, and have to redo my living arrangement. I would like some input how one might improve the furniture to accomodate better posture.

Specifically I read quite a lot. Mostly I read lying in bed with an extra pillow to prop up the head. I am not sure this is very good for the posture, also it is not very comfortable. I have been trying to figure out how to get a better solution for a comfortable reading position which does lead to slumping etc.

I have been experimenting with sitting cross legged for a period of time, though my inflexibility in the hips really hasn't allowed full transition to a more on the floor living arrangement.

I have also been trying a standing desk, which works to some extent, but I do not find it comfortable for reading.

Of course, I have also tried a stability ball, which probably is better than a standard chair, but again does not quite cut it.

Along these lines I did come across this webpage: http://www.zafu.net/articles.html

I am familiar with Esther Gokhale, and her approach which is highly recommended. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Steps-Pain-Free-Back-Solutions-Shoulder/dp/0979303605/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1332678750&sr=8-1

Any suggestions?

flag	asked Mar 25 2012 at 12:35 Frederik 9●2

	This might be helpful: 70sbig.com/blog/2012/02/optimal-sleep-positioning – Josh Mar 25 2012 at 13:10
	well, I have read that study as well. – Frederik Mar 25 2012 at 15:26
	i was looking at the "zen office" on zafu.net just the other day as an option/addition to my standing desk situation. if you like the meditation style stuff, this place has some options as well (no financial interest): samadhicushions.com – jodaro Jun 4 at 20:42
	Reading is not paleo. – Mark Jun 19 at 14:27

Josh M · Answer 1 · 2012-03-26 14:28:07Z UTC

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I started sleeping on the floor, well over a year ago now. I sleep on a few old packing blankets on a hardwood floor. I have found I get a more restful sleep, I am never stiff when I wake up and I do believe my posture has improved. I used to get shoulder pain occasionally before I started sleeping on the floor, now I never do.

answered Mar 26 2012 at 14:28

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	Yes, I have been toying around with this also. I can sleep on super hard surfaces, but I usually suffer some discomfort from this. Although I do have trouble sleeping on soft beds. It is all about finding just the right softness I suppose. – Frederik Mar 26 2012 at 15:43
	Sleeping on the floor seems very interesting... do you maybe any more info how it affects us and if its beneficial – Natureman Mar 26 2012 at 16:06
	Josh, what position do you sleep in? I have tried sleeping on my side (usual position) on a lightly padded hard floor before and can't fall asleep because of pressure on my shoulder and hip, and I don't know what to do with my head. – RR Jun 4 at 22:27
	@RR - I used to sleep on my side too and usually has stiff shoulders in the morning, when I started sleeping on the floor I trained myself to sleep on my back and have not has stiff shoulders since. I had to put a pillow on either side of me for about 2 weeks to train myself to sleep on my back. – Josh M Jun 5 at 14:13

Kathleen · Answer 2 · 2012-06-05 01:45:28Z UTC

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Check out katysays.com. It's about restoring optimal alignment through natural movement and stretching. The author actually got rid of all her living room furniture!

answered Jun 5 at 1:45

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a mesmerizing trickster · Answer 3 · 2012-06-19 12:52:03Z UTC

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http://www.zafu.net/ecobackrest.html

Those things there are very expensive but you could find ways to emulate the posture on those pictures at home.

I'm doing so myself :-)

answered Jun 19 at 12:52

a mesmerizing trickster
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