What it is:

A mattress made of natural latex foam, organic cotton and organic wool.

Health benefits:

As I and my fellow cohorts were nearing the conclusion of our Nutritional Practitioner Therapist Certification, we were admonished, “…now that you have learned how to use nutrition to heal and live optimally healthy lives, you must understand, that without movement, community, toxicity mitigation, stress management, and…..SLEEP! you cannot expect to achieve optimal health.”  So! making an investment in your mattress is equivalent to making an investment in your health!  And one that pays HUGE dividends.  Being mindful of the materials and chemicals used to make your mattress to protect yourself from off-gassing is an important consideration for supporting your health and minimizing toxic exposures while you sleep. Mattress off-gassing occurs when volatile organic compounds from the materials or chemicals used in the manufacture of the mattress emit gases and vapors which can be released for an unknown amount of time. 

How I use it:

Both my sons absolutely love my Tempurpedic mattress.  It is over 15 years old, and when I bought it, I didn’t know anything about volatile organic compounds and off-gassing.  My oldest son had been sleeping on a bunk bed futon for several years, but around the age of 13 he started to complain that the futon was becoming increasingly uncomfortable, so I decided to get him a new mattress for Christmas. By this time, I had become much more aware and educated about the dangers of various toxins in our environment and had committed to using naturally occurring materials whenever I could to support better health.  I wanted to get my son a mattress that would be as comfortable and similar to my Tempurpedic as possible while paying attention to the chemicals and materials used in the construction of the mattress.  That’s when I found this mattress!  And then a couple years later when my younger son needed a new mattress, I got the same one for him! 

How I found it:

I did an internet search and came across a very similar organic latex mattress; however, that mattress was about four times the cost, and although I wanted to make a healthier decision, my funds were not unlimited!  I thought well, let’s see what’s on Amazon, and to my amazement, this mattress that I found on Amazon appeared to have about 95% of the same benefits as the other more expensive mattress at a quarter of the cost!  Can I get a WooHoo?! I had to admit…sometimes Amazon really is a lifesaver : )    

Why I use it:

These beds are super comfortable.  They are relatively affordable. And of course, for the all-natural latex, organic cotton, and organic wool…All better choices for a healthier night of sleep! 

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