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Tips for Eliminating Bed Bugs

September 7, 2011 By Admin Leave a Comment

This year a number of hotel guests have had to deal with unwanted roommates with bedbugs lurking between mattress fibers and nipping at heels and ankles. It’s enough to deal with this inconvenience while away, but the last thing you want to do is bring any home as souvenirs! Once bedbugs get into your home, they can be a pain to completely eliminate, therefore it’s important to take thorough measures in cleaning your house so it remains pest-free. As with getting rid of lice, bedbug hunting will require planning and timely execution, so if you need help remember these tips.

Vacuum Your Rooms

The second you suspect the little biting bugs have invaded your space, get all fabric out of the rooms – strips sheets and remove clothing – and use a high-powered vacuum on the carpets. Take your hose extension and get every inch of the mattress as well, keeping an eye out for the pests. You’ll need to make sure you get eggs and larvae as well, and clean out your vacuum when you are done.

Dry Clean Everything

Your first instinct may be to run load after load of laundry, but this could prove a fruitless effort. Even in high water temperatures, bedbugs can survive a spin and wash and remain in your sheets. Your fabrics will require a chemical treatment that takes care of the pests for good. If you do not have it in your budget to dry clean everything, send what you use most out and take the rest of your fabric in air tight bags and leave them in a safe place for several weeks. Cutting off the oxygen supply can help eliminate what bugs are left, then wash on hot before restocking.

Use Garment Bags

For clothing and sheets you don’t use often, use garment bags for protection. You may find them at your local bedding or home store. This will help keep pests away from your fabrics while in storage.

Call an Exterminator

When all else fails, hire a pest control specialist to take care of your bed bug problem. Depending on the severity of your infestation, you may be required to leave while the chemicals take effect. However, a day of inconvenience far outweighs a longer period of dealing with insects.

Bedbugs are a nuisance, but thankfully can be controlled and eliminated if you know what to do. Be diligent and vigilant, and you will be fine.

Kathryn Lively is a freelance writer specializing in articles on latex mattresses and organic mattresses.

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Back Pain Cures – Upgrading Your Mattress

July 15, 2011 By Admin Leave a Comment

So, how well did you sleep last night? If you sat up this morning to a pain in your lower or upper back, and various day-time treatments have done little to help the problem, you may need to consider a cure in a new bedroom investment. Upgrading your mattress to something firmer and more supportive of your body as your sleep may not cure all health problems instantaneously, but taking preventative measures like improving your sleeping habits could assist you in improved health as time passes. A new mattress may be the key to diminished back problems.

When you prepare to upgrade your bed’s mattress, you should first determine the composition of your current model. More than likely you have the traditional coil mattress found in most department and furniture stores. If so, you may wish to consider a different style if only to find a better support system for your weight. In recent years, people have turned to memory foam and natural latex as useful alternatives in the fight against uncomfortable sleep. Whether you sleep on your back or side, you may wish to test these types of mattresses to determine if either will work to relieve your back pain at night.

Memory foam, some owners may claim, molds to your shape as you sleep and reduces jostling at night if you sleep with a spouse or partner. While some find this is the case, not all components of a memory foam mattress are allergen-free. If your back and other health problems are linked to allergies, you need to make sure there is nothing in the mattress you buy that will affect you poorly down the road.

Organic mattresses, like ones made of latex and wool, are less likely to cause irritations in that the components are mainly hypo-allergenic. Some people, thought, might be put off by the cost of a latex mattress, or else have difficulty finding one in their area. While prices on such models may be a bit higher than the standard coil mattress, the longevity connected to these models could make the cost worth it if you want relief as you lie down.

For those suffering back pain, a change in mattress could be beneficial to your health. Look for a firm surface that doesn’t feel uncomfortable as you lie down, and natural components that don’t irritate your senses and inflame other health problems. You can achieve good rest again when you upgrade your mattress.

Kathryn Lively is a freelance writer specializing in articles on latex mattresses and organic mattresses.

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The Best Mattresses for Overweight People

June 24, 2011 By Admin Leave a Comment

For those carrying a few extra pounds, the thought of a purchase for the home, particularly furniture, may intimidate. Regardless of your budget, you want to buy a sofa or chair that supports your weight and is also comfortable and easy to get in and out of on a daily basis. Same goes with buying a new mattress for your bed – since you spend (hopefully) at least eight hours a night in bed, you need a mattress that works with your body so you rest well.

Deep, uninterrupted sleep is a key to a healthier lifestyle, and can actually help you lose weight. Therefore, it is in everybody’s best interest – regardless of your size – to own a mattress that promotes healthy sleep. You should not have to spend endless downtime hours tossing and turning to get comfortable. The combination of a good mattress with a pillow that supports your head and neck and keeps air passages clear will bring you a lifetime of healthy sleep.

Many sleep experts may suggest a natural mattress, one comprised of organic components, is the best choice. Organic cotton and wool, and the latex mattress that makes up the mattress core is less likely to receive chemical treatment in a plant. This in turn means your body does not absorb fumes from the chemicals and therefore you are less likely to have an allergic reaction or other irritation while you sleep.

Will a memory foam mattress work for you if you are overweight? While the top brands of this model tout the benefits of memory foam – in particular the ability to sleep undisturbed if your partner shifts – you should note that memory foam doesn’t necessarily mean the components are organic. Check with the manufacturer of any mattress to learn what is used on the mattress for preservation and stain resistance.

Ultimately, you will want to test potential mattresses with a visit to your bedding shop. Lay down on the models that most appeal to you to discern how they will hold up during the night. You may also wish to comparison shop online through customer feedback sites that offer unbiased reviews of bedding and similar products. Social review sites are also a good resource of reviews that can help you find what you need for a good night’s sleep.

Regardless of your size, you need to sleep well at night for a productive day. When you find the right mattress, sleep health begins.

Kathryn Lively is a freelance writer specializing in articles on latex mattresses and organic mattresses.

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Tips for Buying a New Mattress to Reduce Your Back Pain

June 17, 2011 By Admin Leave a Comment

When you work all day and your body cries out for relief, you want to look forward to a good night’s rest without any complications. The last thing you want is to lie down and further irritate your back – the mattress you use in your bed should support your weight and provide comfort when you need it most – when your body recharges for another day of activity. If you find your current mattress isn’t doing what is expected, and you spend more time tossing and turning than dreaming, it’s time to get something new.

What sort of mattress should you get to help relieve back pain at night? Many top brands will try to sell you on their models, touting specific features like supportive components and soft batting. Ultimately, though, you need a mattress with a good core, that works with your body to help you relax, and is not comprised of materials that could make you sick. As you shop, here are a few things to take note of:

Coils or foam? Or something new?

If you have slept, or tried to sleep on one or the other you may have experienced different sensations. Each style of mattress has its advantages, but what sleeps well for one person may not for you. You may wish to test possible candidates for how they feel when you lie down, though five minutes in a store may not properly represent a full night’s sleep. Still, you get an idea of what to expect.

If the traditional styles aren’t cutting for you, this may be a good time to explore alternative models. Organic and other natural mattresses, like those made with latex cores, can also provide the support you need.

Is it more than just your back?

Problems with other parts of your body can hinder total healing. If you find after sleeping on a specific mattress that your pain hasn’t gone away, despite feeling supported and comfortable, there could be more to it than the core. Consider what else is on the mattress – what covers the core, and what was used to treat it in the factory. If you have certain allergies, they could be affected by what you’re lying on, and that in turn can keep you up at night. Consequently, your back won’t feel any better. You may wish to investigate models made with minimal to no preservatives that irritate your senses.

Whether testing out in a store or ordering through a catalog, know that the mattress you choose should keep you rested at night and recharged for a new day.

Kathryn Lively is a freelance writer specializing in articles on organic mattresses and organic pillows.

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I Can’t Sleep Through the Night!

June 3, 2011 By Admin Leave a Comment

It must be the worst sensation ever felt – to lie in bed, dead tired yet unable to simply close your eyes and sleep. For millions of people around the world, insomnia is a menace that affects not only one’s ability sleep peacefully, but function well during the day. If you have problems sleeping through the night – be it as a result of insomnia or some other affliction – know there are steps you can take toward finding the release you need so you can rest well at night and on through morning.

Here are a few things to think about while you’re awake at night:

1) What are you eating? Your diet can play a role in your sleep habits. If you tend to eat late into the night, and greasy, junk-style food at that, chances are your stomach is having a time digesting everything. As a result, you are kept awake by the discomfort. Consider changing your eating habits – stop about four hours before sleep, for example – and note a difference when you next try to sleep.

2) Where are you sleeping? Is your mattress lumpy or old? Too soft or too firm? Has it been treated with chemicals that irritate your skin or sinuses? Believe it not, you may be better off sleeping in the grass than certain name brand mattresses for the materials that go into them. You may wish to give your bedroom an organic makeover, starting first by getting a natural latex mattress that doesn’t give off dangerous fumes.

3) Who’s making that noise? Is your room off a busy street, or maybe there are night owls at home who like to have the TV on while you’re trying to rest? There are ways to combat the distractions if simply closing the door doesn’t work. You can try special earplugs designed for night use, or a white noise that gently lulls you to a calm sleep.

4) Is everything done for the day? Insomnia is often caused by stress. Between work and home and relationship issues, there’s enough to keep everybody awake. To combat sleeplessness, you need to work toward mentally freeing yourself from pressures and worries. Accept that some things cannot be resolved immediately – if you have work with deadlines, do as much as you can during the day so that’s one more thing off your mind.

Simple steps toward clearing the clutter in your sleep space, and your mind, is the best defense against insomnia.

Kathryn Lively is a freelance writer specializing in articles on natural latex mattresses and sleeping tips.

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What Is The Difference Between a Latex Mattress and Memory Foam?

April 18, 2011 By Admin Leave a Comment

One more rough night trying to sleep, and you are ready to toss out your ancient, spring-coil mattress. Good for you! Recognizing that you need to invest in a new bed that supports your body and promotes healthier sleep is the first step toward improving your life. Of course, with all the different ergonomic beds and mattresses on the market, how do you know which is best for you? You will see ads that tout memory foam over traditional coil mattresses, and perhaps latex mattresses as well. You might think latex and memory foam are one and the same, but the fact is – there is a difference.

If you are familiar with the brand-name memory mattresses, you know they are touted as having no coils. In fact, the mattress is basically a long block of foam material – firm enough to support weight and allegedly able to prevent bouncing and discomfort. Commercials will show a glass of wine resting on one corner while somebody jumps up and down on the opposite end, and the wine is undisturbed. The idea is to show you that if you have a spouse that tosses and turns, you are not affected. While it is nice not having to feel as though you are sleeping on an adrift raft, unless the mattress beneath you truly is comfortable, you still won’t sleep.

Latex models, by comparison, are typically made with a large percentage of natural latex rubber combined with other components to ensure firmness and comfort. One may find at the core of the mattress a block similar to memory foam, poked with holes throughout. This helps with the breathable quality of the latex. One will never find a 100% latex mattress because if one were to be constructed, the rubber would prove too hard for sleeping.

Appearance-wise, you may not see a difference, but there is one not necessarily visible. Not all memory foam brands are made of organic materials, and therefore may not be produced through natural and organic methods. An organic, latex model is not treated with chemical preservatives that can linger in your home and possibly affect your breathing. If you feel a memory model is better for your back, bear in mind that how it is manufactured could have lasting effects on how you sleep.

As you decide between memory foam and a latex mattress, take the time to note the differences – the materials that go into them, and how they are produced. The more you know, the easier it will be to sleep at night.

Kathryn Lively is a freelance writer specializing in articles on organic mattresses and latex mattresses.

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Know Your Latex Mattress and Its Components

April 5, 2011 By Admin Leave a Comment

You really have to watch labels these days. Seems with everything you eat and buy, there is a label attached that is supposed to disclose all ingredients and/or cautions. If you are in the market for a new mattress and want to try something organic, you naturally want to make sure what you are buying is authentic. For anything to be known as organic – whether it’s food or housewares – the products must go through a strict evaluation. If you aren’t familiar with the process when it comes to buying bedding, here are some things you should know about what you’re sleeping on.

Is That Rubber or Latex?

If you are totally committed to living the green way, you have probably shopped around for an organic mattress. Wool, organic cotton, and latex are typically the main components that go into one – with the latex rubber coming from a type of rubber called Talalay. Now, if you were to go to a store and ask for a 100% natural rubber mattress, you may leave disappointed. This is because, in all truth, it isn’t something you see. For a mattress to be comprised of that percentage, the texture would be too hard for sleeping – latex undergoes a process where it is mixed with other ingredients to achieve its soft yet firm composition. On average, the best latex mattresses will contain anywhere from eight to ninety percent natural rubber. So if somebody does try to sell you a 100% slab, chances are it’s not the real thing.

The highest ratio of natural rubber to other components in a latex mattress is usually 80/20. You want to be careful when you shop, lest somebody try to sell you a product that is nowhere close and uses instead a synthetic foam passed off as natural. If you are serious about discovering the truth underneath those stitches, your first thought might be to look for some kind of certification or badge that proclaims the mattress you want to be natural.

Well, here’s the thing: right now there is no organic certification process or standard for latex mattresses. There are certificates that confirm the products were manufactured using green methods, and are tested for safety, and that’s about it right now. This is not to stay there are no trustworthy manufacturers out there – you just need to shop with care.

Ask green living experts you trust, and check the Internet for more information on natural latex components. If you live near an organic furnishings store, talk with the people there to learn more about what you need in a mattress.

Buying a natural mattress is a process, but once you find the right one you’ll definitely hang onto it for years and years.

Kathryn Lively is a freelance writer specializing in articles on finding the right latex mattress and tips on green living.

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Good Night. Sleep Tight. The Doctor was Right.

October 14, 2009 By Admin Leave a Comment

by Rex Mitchell for Organic Comfort Zone News published Oct 14, 2009

Looking for ways to feel strong and invincible? Want to slow down the aging process and look more beautiful? Thinking about shedding a few pounds? Searching for ways to strengthen your immunity against colds and viruses? The solution could be lurking behind your bedroom door.

According to a survey taken by the National Sleep Foundation, the typical American sleeps under seven hours per night on weeknights and more than one-fifth of the population reports sleepiness interferes with activities several days a week. Alarmingly, most said they were resigned to this situation. About half of the population reports difficulties falling asleep or staying asleep, waking up early and feeling unrefreshed. Many adults unsuccessfully attempt to ” catch up” on their sleep during the weekend or on their days off from work.

Recent studies now indicate conclusive links between quality sleep and how it affects stress, work performance, athletic abilities, obesity and aging.

The evidence of a correlation between stress and sleep or lack there of is overwhelming. According to the Better Sleep Council (BSC) and the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), ” Stress is a leading culprit that is robbing Americans of sleep.” In essence, the organizations found that stress can create a lack of sleep, while a lack of sleep will compound stress. Additional research for the Oklahoma State University (OSU) confirms that poor sleep can elevate stress. The findings from the OSU research study can be found in the March 2009 Journal of Chiropractic Medicine, which also suggests that improved sleep quality reduces stress and helps us deal with and manage everyday stressors.

Diet and lifestyle play an important part in getting a good night’ s sleep, but according to the OSU study, there is a significant decrease in stress after a good night’ s sleep on a new mattress compared to one that is more than five years old. The BSC advises consumers to evaluate their conventional coil mattress for optimum comfort and consider replacing it every five to seven years. When replacing a worn mattress, great consideration should be given to a natural, organic latex mattress which will provide orthopedic and therapeutic support without need for replacement for twenty years and beyond. The CozyPure brand organic mattress is favored highly amongst owners for quality, durability and reliability.

” The components we use in CozyPure mattresses are rated superior for safe emissions, as well as longevity and resiliency.” says Cheryl Hahn, owner of Organic Comfort Zone. ” We take these healthy quality components and build healthy sleep systems designed for outrageous organic comfort to provide deep and nutritious rest.”

The CRN says ” Now, more than ever, it’ s important to think about taking an integrative approach to preventative healthcare.” Getting a good night’ s sleep on a supportive, quality natural organic mattress is an investment in one’ s own healthy lifestyle.

Lack of quality sleep can affect more than your mood and personal life; according to the BSC, employees are paying a high price for too little sleep when it comes to productivity. “Some believe you can accomplish more if you spend less time sleeping, but limited sleep can affect every aspect of your life, including job performance,” said Dr. Bert Jacobson, Better Sleep Month spokesperson and author of the new study Subjective Rating of Perceived Back Pain, Stiffness and Sleep Quality Following Introduction of Medium-Firm Bedding Systems. “In fact, sleep deprivation impacts your level of alertness, your productivity and your ability to socially interact with colleagues.”

The results from a survey conducted in 2007 by the BSC showed that employees are attempting to compensate for a lack of quality sleep by:

  • Drinking coffee or other caffeinated drinks (33 percent)
  • Taking a nap (17 percent)
  • Going outside for fresh air (18 percent)

Startlingly, only 13 percent of Americans said that they are willing to commit to more sleep to feel more awake and productive at work, which stresses the fact that every minute of sleep needs to be at optimum quality. Our sleep deprived society cannot afford to loose precious sleep wasted on an antiquated mattress and sleep system. A healthy sleep environment and a new organic mattress, pillows and wool comforter will provide a deeper, more peaceful and relaxing slumber, allowing Americans to wake with fewer joint, muscle and body aches, while feeling much more refreshed and productive.

Over-extended Americans have become far too reliant on the ” quick fixes” of stimulant drinks, including tea, coffee, energy drinks and so-called performance enhancement supplements which claim to improve all aspects of our daily lives from sports to our sex lives while ignoring what many experts say; ” all we really need is a good night’ s sleep” .

As further evidence to the impact that healthy sleep has on our bodies and coordination, a recent research study, authored by Cheri Mah of Stanford University, was conducted on a half dozen healthy students on the Stanford men’s basketball team, who maintained their typical sleep-wake patterns for two-weeks, followed by an extended sleep period in which they were allowed as much extra sleep as possible. To evaluate improvements in athletic performance, the students were judged based on their sprint time and basketball shooting percentages. The results of the study showed significant improvements in athletic performance, including faster sprint time and increased free-throws. The athletes also reported increased energy and improved mood during practices and games, as well as a decreased level of fatigue.

The amount of quality, healthy sleep a person gets affects his or her physical health, emotional well-being, mental abilities, productivity and performance. Studies associate lack of sleep with serious health problems such as an increased risk of depression, obesity, cardiovascular disease and diabetes, while subjects that received adequate healthy sleep experienced improved mental health, cognitive skills, improved metabolism and stronger immune systems.

Furthermore, insufficient sleep causes neurocognitive changes such as excessive daytime sleepiness, altered mood, and increased risk for work-related injury and automotive accidents. With declining sleep times there has also been an increase in the number of both obese and severely obese people in the United States.

Robert D. Vorona, M.D., from Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, VA and colleagues examined patients’ total sleep time per 24 hours in relation to their body mass index. One-thousand-one patients completed a questionnaire involving demographics, medical problems, sleep habits, and sleep disorders. The patients were classified as being of normal weight, overweight, obese, or severely obese.

The researchers found that total sleep time decreased as body fat increased, except in the severely obese group. Men slept an average of 27 minutes less than women, and overweight and obese patients slept less than patients with normal body fat. The difference in total sleep time between patients with a normal body fat and the other patients was 16 minutes per day, reaching 112 minutes, or 1.86 hours, over a week. In addition, night-shift work was associated with 42 minutes less total sleep time.

The findings of this study suggest that extensions of sleep time may be necessary, as an extra 20 minutes of sleep per night seems to be associated with a lower body fat.

Finally, when all variables are considered, it can easily be concluded that lack of quality sleep contributes dramatically to the aging process; superficially, we look worn and tired and internally, it’ s much the same.

Sleep is a time when our bodies heal. During deep sleep, our heart rate slows and our brain begins to act in a different way; this is the time when the body is healing and regenerating. Scientists are beginning to realize more of the physical effects that lack of proper sleep has on the body. There is recognition that sleep deprivation weakens the immune system, preventing the body from being able to ward off infections and viruses. Compound a weakened immune system with mold, mildew and dust mites that live and multiply in conventional mattresses and there’ s a formula for disaster. Because natural, organic CozyPure mattresses are mold, mildew and dust mite resistant, sleepers are enabled with much purer respiration allowing a deeper, safer sleep, which in turn encourages immunity.

In a study done at the University of Chicago, Dr. Eve Van Cauter found that, “after four hours of sleep for six consecutive nights, healthy young men had blood test results that nearly matched those of diabetics. Their ability to process blood sugar was reduced by 30 percent, they had a huge drop in their insulin response, and they had elevated levels of a stress hormone called cortisol, which can lead to hypertension and memory impairment”.

Lack of sleep or improper sleep has a tremendous negative impact on daily life, including social, professional and physical well-being. Something as simple and base as slumber is far too often overlooked as a cause of failings or lack of advancement in our careers, marriages, weight loss and even recovery from illness.

It is time for a wake-up call for Americans to become more invested in their own sleep and the best place to make that commitment is in the bedroom. Survey your sleep situation by evaluating the health of your current mattress and bedding. Consider that you spend about a third of your life sleeping, therefore, your mattress and bedding should be the safest and most comfortable sleep system available; it’ s an investment in your health and wellness.

Begin your journey today by replacing your worn chemically-treated traditional mattress and bedding with pure, natural, organic bedding and an organic mattress from a quality, trusted brand such as CozyPure , available at Organic Comfort Zone in Norfolk, Virginia. To learn more about their healthy sleep systems, you can call them toll-free number at 800-229-7571.

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Whether Your Taste is Antique or Contemporary – An Organic Mattress is the Right Choice

August 3, 2009 By Admin Leave a Comment

Today, most bed-frames and mattresses are standard sizes, but every now and then we get a request for an odd sized mattress. Usually, someone with a special size request has a cherished antique bed that requires a nonstandard size mattress. Because we have our own factory, most requests can be accommodated and ready for delivery in about 5 days.

If you own an antique bed, then you will understand what I mean when I say that when you climb into bed at night, you are wrapping yourself in history. Your antique bed may have been passed down from generations and if it could speak, would tell countless stories of secrets, romance, love and nurturing, but antique beds aren’t perfect. Bed sizes weren’ t standardized until this century and old beds, which are commonly three-quarter size, are usually too short or narrow for modern mattresses and they don’t take a foundation.

CozyPure organic / natural mattresses are a perfect match for antique bed-frames. Because of the old school, hand-built quality put into every mattress we manufacture, it reflects the kind of craftsmanship once considered back in the days when beautiful old bed frames were built. A natural latex mattress is mold, mildew and dust mite resistant, and anyone who has slept on one can tell you about the comfort and support that they provide.

Most antique bed-frames were designed to last for several lifetimes; they were meant to be purchased once and to never need replacement. A CozyPure organic, natural latex mattress is much the same way. Our mattresses are made to last 20 or more years without compromising their comfort or support.

Whether your taste in bed-frame is contemporary or if you prefer an antique; the best mattress to put on top of it is a CozyPure organic mattress.

Today, most bed-frames and mattresses are standard sizes, but every now and then we get a request for an odd sized mattress. Usually, someone with a special size request has a cherished antique bed that requires a nonstandard size mattress. Because we have our own factory, most requests can be accommodated and ready for delivery in about 5 days.

If you own an antique bed, then you will understand what I mean when I say that when you climb into bed at night, you are wrapping yourself in history. Your antique bed may have been passed down from generations and if it could speak, would tell countless stories of secrets, romance, love and nurturing, but antique beds aren’t perfect. Bed sizes weren’ t standardized until this century and old beds, which are commonly three-quarter size, are usually too short or narrow for modern mattresses and they don’t take a foundation.

CozyPure organic / natural mattresses are a perfect match for antique bed-frames. Because of the old school, hand-built quality put into every mattress we manufacture, it reflects the kind of craftsmanship once considered back in the days when beautiful old bed frames were built. A natural latex mattress is mold, mildew and dust mite resistant, and anyone who has slept on one can tell you about the comfort and support that they provide.

Most antique bed-frames were designed to last for several lifetimes; they were meant to be purchased once and to never need replacement. A CozyPure organic, natural latex mattress is much the same way. Our mattresses are made to last 20 or more years without compromising their comfort or support.

Whether your taste in bed-frame is contemporary or if you prefer an antique; the best mattress to put on top of it is a CozyPure organic mattress.
Sleep well, sleep healthy and Chill Out Naturally

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Something so intimate has become under-valued

July 31, 2009 By Admin Leave a Comment

When Food, Inc premiered at our local theatre, I told the family we were going to see it together. Hubby was on-board and the kids not so much. The film focuses on mass production, that is, our food being produced using very industrialized methods. Fatter chickens in half the time and herbivore cows forced to eat corn (which in turn gives them e-coli bacteria), all for the purpose to make plenty… and make it faster. The way our food is produced has drastically changed over the past few decades.

In sharp contrast, the marketing of our food hasn’t changed much over the years. Consumers are still shown images of red barns and American farmers tilling fields. We believe the chicken we’re buying roamed freely on a happy family farm because the packages say “Fresh” and “Natural”. Boy oh boy, have we been deceived.

As I watched the film, I couldn’t help but find comparisons with the bedding industry. In particular, one sentence a Virginia farmer said:

We have allowed ourselves to be so disconnected and disinterested about something so intimate as the food we eat.

Of course, it was very easy for me to translate that line into:

We have allowed ourselves to be so disconnected and disinterested about something so intimate as the bedding we use for sleep.

Most consumers would be very surprised to find out what was inside their mattresses, after all, we are shown images of beautiful women, lying on pretty fabrics, looking peaceful and serene. But those shiny fabrics and the components inside are made primarily from petroleum-based chemicals that out-gas fumes, then later breakdown into air-borne dust particles.

Somehow, our priorities have shifted. People devalue the purchase of quality bedding. Why should they buy a healthy mattress made from all-natural and organic materials when they can get that pretty one over there for half the price? Because, just like the movie “Food, Inc” proves, consumers have fallen prey to deceitful marketing and cheap prices.

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Sleep is a necessity for every breathing mammal. It promotes health and wellness. During sleep, our bodies shutdown and become vulnerable to the elements – so eliminate as much chemical contamination as possible for your body to enjoy the full benefits of a good night’s sleep.

Because just like the food we eat… sleep plays a critical role in our health and wellness. So next time you’re at the mattress market, be sure to ask: “What’s inside that bed?”

Sleep well and be happy :)

~cheryl

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