Buckwheat pillow converts - tell me I'm not crazy
Anonymous
5 months ago
I switched from memory foam to a buckwheat hull pillow 3 months ago and my neck pain is GONE. The first week was rough - they're noisy and feel weird. But now I can't go back. The support is incredible and they stay cool naturally. Am I the only one who's had this experience? I got the Hullo brand but curious about others.
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You're not crazy! Buckwheat convert here too. Been using mine for over a year. The noise goes away once you stop noticing it (about 2 weeks for me). I have a ComfyComfy brand and it's held up great. Pro tip: put it in the freezer for 30 min before bed in summer - it stays cool for hours.
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