The Health Benefits of a Natural Mattress
We spend an average of eight hours a night sleeping or one-third of our lives. When you stop and think about it, that’s a whole lot of time. If you’re like me, add in a few hours reading or working on the computer. We spend a lot of time with our mattress. What’s in our mattress IS important.
But since our primary goal in having a mattress is to provide a good night’s sleep, a Natural Mattress is vital. A good Natural Mattress is constructed with latex rubber, cotton, and wool. When you first think about it, it sounds like a strange combination, especially the wool (it’s summer and the thought of wool isn’t too appealing). But hear me out.
Let’s start with the latex. Organic latex (not the synthetic kind) comes from a rubber tree. It is not filled with chemicals. For most people it’s hypoallergenic. This is important if you suffer from allergies. Latex is also resistant to dust mites mold, and mildew—sources of allergic reactions in addition to chemicals.
Latex also offers superb support, molding to the contour of your body, supporting weight distribution, and helping to relieve the pressure points and providing better circulation. Thus, you get a much more restful sleep.
Cotton and wool are naturally fire-retardant and do not need the chemicals found in conventional mattresses. This makes for a much safer sleeping environment. I’ll get into the chemicals that are used in another article, but it’s truly worrisome that we are exposing ourselves on a daily basis to such toxins.
Natural mattresses often include a layer of wool, often as a mattress pad, also called a topper. I know it sounds strange, but wool is very breathable. It transports moisture and naturally regulates your body’s temperature, both in the winter when it’s cold and even in the summer when it’s roasting
Cotton is also breathable and fire-retardant. You really want certified organic cotton, though, as it’s untreated with dyes, bleaches or chemicals that can irritate your skin.
If you have allergies, back problems, or just hate the idea of sleeping on a bed of chemicals, a Natural Mattress is a must have.
August 28 2008 02:23 am | Natural Mattress
