Tempurpedic

It’s one of the newest products from Rocky Mountain Mattress, which recently released their green product line. Aside from the fact that the mattress is made of natural latex and is therefore safe and eco-friendly, it also makes use of pure organic Juma wool under a cotton/bamboo cover, allowing for proper circulation while keeping the user dry and comfortable.

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What are the kinds of mattress that would work very well for people with back problems? Well, today’s market has plenty of options.

1. A heated mattress helps relieve pressure points and relaxes the muscles. It has therapeutic benefits.

2. A magnetic mattress is also therapeutic albeit it’s quite a controversial product. The magnets promote proper blood circulation. And you can achieve this best, depending on the size and number of magnets on the mattress.

3. A memory foam mattress, although quite expensive, guarantees a good night sleep. Its advance design contours to the body well, so comfortability while sleeping is achieved.

As reported by Seattle Times recycling and disposing of used mattresses takes more than the usual effort. For one thing, no one likes to purchase a mattress that someone else has already slept on for years. Even charitable organizations, according to the article, do not encourage used mattress donations. And when waste management companies do recycle them, they would need some time to tear the mattresses apart. Mattresses are constructed tightly precisely so that it won’t easily come apart. Waste management companies would have to make use of really expensive equipment to do so.

Essentia Direct is perhaps the latest memory foam mattress to hit the market. It is a waterbased product, therefore, less harmful and toxic, and provides superior support equal to or maybe even surpassing top memory foam brands today.

They are currently offering two types of memory foam, Liberte, which provides firm mattress support; and Energie which has cradling support and soothes lower back and shoulder pains.

Check their website for more details. I especially enjoy watching the video of the company’s founder as he explains all of the features of their product.

Who doesn’t love cashmere?

These luxurious mattress toppers are 3″ of hand tufted organic wool and designed to provide maximum sleeping comfort in a toxin-free environment with unmatched luxury and support. These mattress covers are as pure as possible without chemicals, dyes, polymers, or toxins and should be suitable for multiple chemical sensitivity sufferers, or those who are chemical sensitive or have allergies. There are no straps on the 3″ mattress topper, just place over an existing mattress like a featherbed. Made in Germany.

Made of high density foam material, the mattress topper is two inches thick. As it is a memory foam, it easily contours to your body’s shape, offering better support. The mattress also promotes air flow as you lie in bed. Materials are hypoallergenic and anti-microbial, so you are protected against molds and and bed bugs. Priced between $399.99-799.99

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Designed by Emaf Progetti, this Sommier divan is fitted with a forma mattress, characterized as self-shaping and made with breathable materials.

The foam mattress has:

You can purchase this and learn more about its composition and materials via Unicahome.

Despite new mattress standards, mattresses today are made of several chemical-based products proven to be very harmful to the individual. Research conducted by several entities have documented that chemicals from mattresses evaporate and mutate to carcinogenic compounds. While these may contain low chemical levels, eventually, it can lead to persons becoming repeatedly sick, on account of prolonged exposure and contact.

Chemicals in mattresses weaken our immune system. Before you set to buy a mattress, make sure you know it’s components. If you suspect your mattress is inducing your health’s deterioration, it’s high time to find other mattress alternatives, such as an organic mattress.

Dust mites are the leading cause of allergy in the house hold and you have the power to keep it from affecting you and your family:

• Enclose your mattresses, including your pillows, with a hypoallergenic barrier. If you own a box spring, make sure that your comforters and duvets are made of hypoallergenic materials as well. The full encasement will reduce mites from inhibiting the area, keeping your sleep sanctuary free from it
• Wash your beddings in warm water of about 130°F, to ensure that germs and mites are killed. Do this weekly. For mattress pads and heavier blankets, do this biweekly.

Research work conducted by Sustainable Technologies Initiative (STI), a company based in the UK, shows some very effective alternative ways by which mattress manufacturers can provide for more environment-friendly sleeping solutions.

Mattresses are conventionally made using various synthetic materials that often carry adverse effects to the environment, especially when these are not properly disposed. By pushing the use of natural fibers from recycled wool, cotton and other organic materials, in place of foam padding or synthetic fibers which used to be the common practice, Sustainable Technologies Initiative believes that the move does not only help the environment, it also improves the competitiveness of the industry through lowered manufacturing costs. Further to that, consumers are provided better sleeping alternatives as studies have also indicated that natural products bring bigger and better benefits.