Waking rested, relaxed and refreshed is essential to emotional wellbeing and overall health, and it also enhances productivity. That’s why Jack Crisp has created the My Therapy™ line of buckwheat hull-filled rest and relaxation products. Handcrafted from certified organic, chemical-free premium quality buckwheat, the My Therapy™ line includes a variety of pillows, rest sets, futons, floor mats, yoga mats, and bolsters, all of which are designed to enhance sleeping comfort so that you awaken well-rested and energized.

What are the benefits of buckwheat hull products?

Buckwheat hull products provide better all-over support, thanks to the body-conforming properties of the buckwheat hulls themselves. The lightweight, malleable buckwheat hulls instantly conform to the shape of your head or body without flattening, providing complete support.

The unique polynomial properties of the buckwheat hulls themselves enable a bit of air to circulate around the husks, thus keeping heads and bodies cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Best of all, buckwheat hull products are completely biodegradable, making them Earth-friendly. And, they are a snap to clean.

How do I clean my buckwheat hull pillow?

Simply empty the hulls into a container and throw the slipcover into the wash. Once it’s dry, simply refill. Smaller pillows can be thrown into the wash, but they must be washed on cold and thoroughly dried on the air setting.

What about people with allergies?

Buckwheat hulls are derived from a member of the rhubarb family—not from a grass or wheat— making allergies to buckwheat hulls extremely rare. My Therapy™ buckwheat hull products are an excellent alternative for individuals who are allergic to down or to man-made fibers.

Do buckwheat hulls smell?

No. And, best of all, they don’t take on odors, either, so they are perfect for odor-sensitive individuals.

How do you make your buckwheat hull products?

Every My Therapy™ buckwheat hull product is hand-made using 100-percent OCAI certified organic and non-GMO buckwheat hull grown in North American farms. They are Kosher-processed and triple cleaned for dust. The hulls also have been extra roasted to ensure that they are light, dry and mold-free.

Because each one is hand-made, we can make pillows, bolsters, futons and mats to your exact specifications. Simply contact us if you need a special size.

I’ve never heard of buckwheat hull-filled products. Where do they come from?

Buckwheat hull-filled products originated in Europe and Asia, where the hulls have been used for hundreds of years to fill pillows, mats and futons. The hulls are actually the byproduct of the buckwheat seeds that are used to make buckwheat noodles. 

Buckwheat hulls also have been used for many decades in Canada, where it was quickly discovered that buckwheat hulls have heat-retention properties far greater than other traditional “stuffings.” Thus, buckwheat hull mattresses and pillows are quite popular in Canada, and the hulls are even used to line chicken coups to help keep the chickens warm during sub-zero conditions.

Why Buckwheat Page?

The better question is: why not? Unlike other fibers, buckwheat hulls offer a variety of positive benefits, all without the potential for allergies. Read further down to see what users have had to say about their buckwheat hull purchase.

Superb Support

Unlike down, polyester fibers or foam, the lightweight, malleable buckwheat hulls instantly conform to the shape of your head and neck without flattening, providing excellent support. When your neck and head are properly supported, the smaller neck muscles are able to function properly while you sleep, providing a more restful experience. 

More Restful Sleep

Buckwheat hulls provide ideal ventilation. They have a polygonal shape that enables air to circulate more freely within the pillow, so your head stays cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Snoring sufferers often find that buckwheat hull pillows help reduce, and in some cases, completely eliminate their problem.

Hypoallergenic

Buckwheat hulls are derived from a member of the rhubarb family—not a grass, barley or wheat—making allergies to buckwheat hulls extremely rare. Buckwheat hull products are an excellent alternative for individuals who are allergic to down or man-made fibers. And, buckwheat hulls also do not take on odors, a big advantage for odor-sensitive individuals.

Eco-Friendly

Buckwheat hull products are extremely biodegradable. You can toss them into the green waste trash or even use the hulls as part of your organic mulch. Try that with your mattress or box spring!

Testimonials:

I received my pillow today. I am extremely happy with it! Jack, you do beautiful work and you are a true professional! Thanks for the great service and wonderful product.”

--D.M., Rhode Island

“I simply love my pillow and now I have four family members wanting theirs. Thank you!”

-- K.T., Georgia

I have fibromyalgia, arthritis, reverse curvature in my neck and a double curvature of my spine—not to mention a few other ailments—all at the ripe old age of 41! Like you, I tried everything, only to have nothing work for more than a few days.

Many years ago, I remember sleeping on a Japanese friend’s futon, filled with buckwheat hulls. It was a strange experience to remember the futon and the buckwheat hulls both, but I remember that I slept very well. I thought that might be at least a partial answer to my problems, but was having difficulty locating futons stuffed with anything other than cotton, which I knew wouldn’t work. Fortunately, I happened upon your website and immediately ordered one of your buckwheat hull futons.

Unbelievably, from the very first night, I noticed a tremendous difference. Not only am I no able to sleep through the night, I wake up virtually pain-free each morning, instead of hobbling around for several hours.

My chiropractic visits have been reduced from weekly to monthly, and even my husband has noticed a more cheerful demeanor!

I know of several other folks with FMS and arthritis and am heartily endorsing your products.

Thank you so much!

--LG., Wisconsin

There are very few things that I absolutely cannot live without, but this is one of them and it would make a great gift! I am talking about a Buckwheat Hull Filled Pillow.

The pillow is filled with tiny hulls of buckwheat. These are dry and have the remarkable ability to conform around your neck. The pillow is in a 100-percent cotton cover and here’s the secret: It is not entirely filled with the husks. They shift and form almost a bean bag-like effect around your neck, and your head gently sinks into and then is supported by this pillow.

One thing that initially you may find disconcerting is that these little husks make a crackling, crunching noise when you move. You stop noticing that after a night or less. The pillow gives wonderful support and helps to properly align the spine. Also, because the pillows breathe, your head stays cool at night. The only downside that I can see is that the pillow cannot get wet or be put into the wash. You can unzip the pillow and dump the husks out and wash the pillowcase, though.

One thing that isn’t advertised is the fact that it also helps keep the airway clear when someone is sleeping on his or her back. I know people who have terrible problems with sleep apnea and this pillow has alleviated a lot of the symptoms. It also has cut back on snoring (thank God).

I guarantee that if you buy one you will be thrilled. I haven’t met anyone who has tried mine that hasn’t bought one. Cats even go specifically to the buckwheat pillows on the bed and won’t go to the decorative ones! These cats have discriminating taste! I have traveled with this pillow and just can’t do without it. It gives a great night’s rest.

-- K.T., New Zealand

Care Page

How do I clean my buckwheat hull pillows and futons?

My Therapy™ buckwheat hull products are easy to clean. Simply unzip the 100 percent organic cotton casing, empty the hulls into another container and throw the casing into the wash. Both the washer and dryer should be set on “air dry”. Smaller pillows can be thrown into the washing machine without emptying the hulls, if desired. And, users can purchase additional buckwheat hulls from the My Therapy™ site at any time. Be aware though that natural cotton will have shrinkage when washed and dried.

How often should I wash my cases and mats?

To maximize the life of your pillow or mat, wash every six to 12 months.

Products Page

Introduction to products:

My Therapy™ offers a wide variety of mats, futons and rest sets. These innovative, rest-enhancing mats and futons bring a new level of health and relaxation to your home. These lightweight, easy-to-roll-up mats are also perfect for yoga class or camping.

My Therapy™ futons are a popular choice for platform bed users as well as modern living enthusiasts. The futons marry the finer elements of form and function with health and ecology benefits to create a product that provides a restful, energizing experience that is good for the body, the soul and the environment. 

Everything about My Therapy™ futons and mats are unique. Unlike cotton or polyester fibers or foam, which offer little support and can be highly allergenic, My Therapy™ futons are filled with 100-percent OCIA-certified organic buckwheat hulls that have been Kosher-processed and are triple-cleaned for dust. The hulls also have been extra roasted to ensure that they are light, dry and mold-free.

My Therapy™ futons and mats are the choice of chiropractors, physiotherapists, doctors and massage therapists worldwide, thanks to the body-conforming properties of the buckwheat hulls themselves. The lightweight, malleable buckwheat hulls instantly conform to the shape of your body without flattening, providing complete support. The polynomial physics of the buckwheat hulls themselves allow for a certain amount of air to circulate within the futon’s 100-percent organic cotton zippered casing, providing ideal ventilation, so you stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter, without hot or cold spots.

Contact Us Page:

My Therapy™ is a Canadian-based company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Company Founder Jack Crisp, a former executive director of the Canadian Health Food Association and current President of the Health-O-Rama Full Spectrum Health Society of British Columbia is dedicated to the “greening” of America by creating useful, therapeutic products that are also eco-friendly.

My Therapy™ products are handmade from natural, organic, premium quality materials. In addition to being ecologically safe, all My Therapy™ products are designed for maximum comfort and complete enjoyment.

For more information about the My Therapy™ line, please contact Jack Crisp at  e-mail   HYPERLINK "mailto:jack@jackcrisp.com" jack@jackcrisp.com.

Jackcrisp.com Offers Natural Solutions To A Good Night’s Sleep

Vancouver, British Columbia, November 2, 2006 – A healthier night’s sleep is now available to allergy suffers, health conscious consumers and anyone wishes he or she could wake up more energized and refreshed. Recently launched buckwheatfuton.com offers an array of pillows, futons, mattresses, floor mats, yoga mats, bolsters and other bedding solutions, all of which are handcrafted from natural, premium quality organic buckwheat. 

Buckwheat Hulls Support Head and Neck

Unlike down, polyester fibers and foam. which offer little support and can be highly allergenic, the My Therapy™ pillows and mats offered at buckwheatfuton.com are filled with 100 percent OCIA-certified organic/kosher buckwheat hulls. These lightweight, malleable buckwheat hulls instantly conform to the shape of the user’s head and neck without flattening, providing excellent support. When the neck and head are well-supported, the smaller neck muscles are able to function properly while the user is asleep, providing a more restful experience. Also, the additional support is beneficial for users who suffer from tension headaches, neck spasms or migraines.

The polygonal shape of the buckwheat hulls also allows air to circulate freely throughout the hull, providing ideal ventilation, so heads stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Snoring sufferers often find that using a buckwheat hull pillow helps reduce, and in some cases, completely eliminate the problem. 

Perfect For Allergy Sufferers

Because buckwheat hulls are derived from a member of the rhubarb family—not a grass or a barley—allergies to buckwheat hulls are extremely rare, making these products an excellent alternative for individuals who are allergic to down or man-made fibers. And, buckwheat hull items do not take on odors, making them the perfect choice for odor-sensitive users.

Easy to Clean

My Therapy™ products are easily cleaned; simply unzip the 100 percent organic cotton casing, empty the hulls into another container and throw the casing into the wash. Smaller pillows can simply be thrown into the washing machine without emptying the hulls, if desired. And, users can purchase additional hulls from the My Therapy™ site at any time. 

An Extenstive Product Lineup

In addition to the various pillows and bolsters, the My Therapy™ lineup also includes mats that can be used as a mattress topper or on their own; yoga mats; futons; and rest sets. Users of the My Therapy ™ futons have found them to be much more comfortable than cotton-batted versions thanks to the ventilation and body-conforming properties of the buckwheat hulls. And, because the My Therapy™ mats are light weight, easily rolled up, and have excellent heat-retention properties, they make a better alternative to the foam pads used by many campers. 

Eco-Friendly

My Therapy™ products also are Earth-friendly. Unlike mattresses and box springs which must be taken to a landfill where they will eventually break down (except for the springs), these mats are biodegradeable—users can toss them into the green waste trash or even use the hulls as part of their organic mulch. 

My Therapy™’s Beginnings

Company founder Jack Crisp discovered the healthful benefits of buckwheat hull products while living in Japan during the Vietnam War, Jack was also, a member of the US Army 82nd Airborne Division as a military policeman during his 8 years of military service.

 The Japanese have been using buckwheat hull-filled pillows decades—the hulls being a useful byproduct of the constant import of buckwheat flour used to make noodles. After enduring months of therapy and chiropractic adjustments to resolve neck injuries sustained in an automobile accident, Crisp decided to make himself a buckwheat hull-filled pillow like those he remembered using while in Japan. Within two weeks Crisp’s neck pain was completely gone.

His success was so amazing that friends were quickly asking Crisp to make up pillows for them. After creating a variety of prototypes, Crisp came up with a group that he felt maximized the healing properties of the buckwheat hulls while adding to the comfort of the user. 

Nine years later, Crisp is still hand-making his pillows, mats and mattress toppers to his exacting standards. For example, Crisp uses only organic buckwheat that is grown  and roasted in Canada. Because Canada has the natural resources, the hulls are extra roasted, making them lighter, cleaner and drier than the ones used in Taiwan and China. If the buckwheat hulls are not thoroughly dried, the result can be mold or even bugs. That’s why every My Therapy™ product is stuffed with the extra-roasted variety of buckwheat hulls. 

Designed for maximum comfort. Designed to help eliminate the aches and pains that come with everyday life. And, best of all, Earth-friendly. That’s the My Therapy™ line of buckwheat hull-filled products. 

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