Eco Friendly Organic Mattresses

Organic mattresses - bedding for our future and the generations to come. Every day more and more people are taking a look at their lives, analyzing their carbon footprint and making changes to make their lives more "green" and more in sync with their morals and values. You may have started reducing your impact on the environment by purchasing organic foods, switching to organic methods to care for your lawn or garden, or switching to natural cleaners in your home, but have you considered the place that most of us spend 1/3 of our lives?

Organic Mattresses are becoming the latest "green" trend, but an eco-friendly mattress is not just good for the environment. Every day more studies are released about the harmful effects of the chemicals in our lives. Traditional Mattresses are treated with fire retardant chemicals to make the mattress less flammable. Supposedly this will make us safe in our own beds, but have you ever considered the dangers of inhaling these chemicals or absorbing them through our skin, night after night?

Since 1975 Breast Cancer rates have risen more than 30% in women and men.

In 1999 1 in 500 kids had Autism, today 1 in 88 kids have autism.

Over the past 45 years we have seen tremendous increases in disease rates:

Childhood Brain Cancer has increased 38%

Asthma has increased 80%

Leukemia in Children has increased 74%

Early Onset Puberty has increased 55%

ADHD has increased 53%

In this same time period, chemical use has gone up 2000%. Toxic Chemicals in our environment, as well as poor food choices, are stealing our health. If you would like to learn more about what you can do to protect yourself, you can read more here: Revolutionary Health Documentaries that will Save Your Life!

Roach Killer, arsenic and formaldehyde have all been linked to Cancer and they are all used in the manufacturing of traditional mattresses, along with many other cancer causing chemicals. Is that what you really want to be sleeping on?

Good for the Environment and Good for your Health

What are organic mattresses made from?

Organic Mattresses are made from organic wool, natural rubber from the rubber tree, natural latex, organic cotton, hemp, and other raw materials. They are made entirely of natural organic materials and contain no synthetic materials. The materials come from all around the world: India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Belgium, England, France, and even the United States. Traditional Synthetic Mattresses are often made predominately of polyurethane foam, which has been shown to cause and aggravate allergy symptoms in many people, whereas the natural wool and other natural materials found in organic mattresses are anti-microbial, dust mite repellent and hypoallergenic. If you suffer from allergies an organic mattress may be able to provide you with some relief.

In addition to being great for allergy sufferers, organic mattresses contain no chemical additives or fire repellants. They do not contain any of the off-gassing, cancer causing chemicals that traditional mattresses contain making them safe for the whole family.

What about fire safety, are natural mattresses more flammable than traditional mattresses?

Many people are concerned about fire safety when it comes to their mattress. You might be wondering how safe an organic mattress is when it doesn't contain the fire retardant chemical that traditional mattresses are treated with. Well because organic mattresses are made with organic wool they are naturally flame retardant. In addition to organic mattresses being naturally fire safe, the materials in an organic mattress have the ability to breathe. Traditional mattresses contain latex and other synthetic materials which during hot and humid weather causes the sleeper to sweat because they trap heat and moisture rather than absorbing it. The natural wool in an organic mattress helps to absorb the moisture that is released from your body while you sleep and then it releases the moisture back into the air, keep you cool and comfortable all night long.

If you can't afford a new mattress just yet, consider purchasing a mattress topper to cover your old mattress. It will keep your skin away from direct contact with the chemicals in your existing mattress.

Organic mattress toppers are great for the environment, just like organic mattresses. With Cotton being one of the worlds largest crops, purchasing organic cotton directly reduces the amount of pesticides that would have been sprayed on traditional cotton crops. This keeps harmful pesticides out of the air, the drinking water and food crops of people around the world. Organic mattress pads are not only good for the environment they are also great for your health and the health of people everywhere.

Don't forget the babies crib. Children are far more sensitive to the chemicals in our environment. If you can't afford an organic mattress, use a mattress cover to provide as much protection as you can.