How Does Sleep Affect My Health
Mother knows best – at least it appears that way when it comes to lack of sleep. It turns out that lack of sleep really may make us more prone to catching colds and the flu. And that includes the...
How Does A Lack Of Sleep Affect me?
Do you often forget things that you’re sure you know? Is it hard to concentrate on complex assignments? Do you get less than 6 hours of sleep a night? If so, you’re probably not getting enough...
Do you know your different types of Latex?
Organic Latex: Organic latex is made from the sap of the rubber tree which is processed (see manufacturing process for Dunlop and Talalay). A mattress made from organic latex does not contain any...
Sleep Apnea and Snoring: What’s the Difference?
Sleep apnea is a disorder which is characterized by abnormal pauses in breathing (apneas) or abnormally low breathing (hypopneas) during sleep. These apneas can occur due to a lack of respiratory...
What you need to know about Organic Cotton
Organic Cotton means you and your family are safe from the toxic dyes, insecticides and fertilizers used in conventional cotton production. Like organic food, organic cotton is good for you...
Fire Retardants in Mattresses
As of the mid 2000’s, most mattresses were required to contain enough Fire Retardant to withstand a 2foot wide blowtorch open flame for 70 seconds. Nearly 90% of the market, or most major sleep...
Snoring
Snoring is more likely when you have a cold, sinusitis or some other reason for a stuffy nose. Snoring is more common when you sleep on your back. Habitual night-time snorers, however, tend to share...
Latex Mattress Topper Reviews
Latex Mattress Toppers / Mattress Overlays are the best mattress topper available. They are by far the most durable mattress overlay, and can give years of better sleep. Lets first look at the...
How much sleep is enough?
Adults - Need about 8 hours sleep depending on individual factors. We generally need less sleep as we get older. Be guided by your own state of alertness. If you feel tried during the day, try and...
Causes of sleep deprivation
Causes of sleep deprivation Common causes of sleep deprivation include: Personal choice – some people don’t realise that the body needs adequate sleep. Instead of regularly going to bed at a...
What’s the Best Mattress for Allergy Sufferers?
The style of mattress you purchase can drastically affect your health. Dust mites are the most common cause of allergies and in order to minimize allergies, exposure to dust mites has to be...
Did you know…..
Did you know…… A rubber tree produces 15 grams of latex a day. Producing a queen size mattress requires a daily output from 2500 rubber tress which covers 10 acres. A total of 8 rubber...