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 effort, due to a physical blockage to airflow, or a combination of both....

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 and the environment. Conventionally grown cotton occupies 3% of the...

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 product brands, use a highly controversial fire retardant due to its cost...

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 certain characteristics. The typical snorer is: Male Aged between 30...

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 strengths of a latex mattress topper over other types of mattress toppers....

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 get more sleep. Teenagers – Need about 9 to 10 hours...