Why should this be of concern?

When at rest or at sleep, your body is vulnerable. Your body “breathes”; both absorbing and releasing elements into and from the environment; it is part of our life-rhythm. Toxic gases may be released from your traditional mattress and the fluids released from your body at night can mix with the chemicals in a traditional mattress creating a toxic swamp that can be detrimental to your health.

Traditional mattresses provide breeding havens for dust mites, mold and mildew. Many people unknowingly suffer from allergic reactions to the surface that they sleep on and the creatures that live in it.

After a few years of use, traditional mattresses begin to sag; especially pillow top models.

The coils and springs wear and start to separate, creating a canoe effect. If your mattress is flippable; that may help prolong the inevitable deterioration of a conventional mattress, but only by a few months or a couple of years at best.

When stripped down to the basics, your antiquated traditional mattress looks like a medieval torture device composed of carpet insulation and wiry springs rather than a rest inducing sleep sanctuary.

As our knowledge of man-made environmental hazards has expanded, our awareness of the importance of natural, organic products has grown as well. Organic mattresses, which by nature are healthier, have become more refined and elegant – even surpassing the comfort level of expensive conventional inner spring mattresses.

Gone are the days when consumers where forced to settle for “canvas-like, assemble-yourself, latex slabs in a bag”. Today, top of the line organic mattresses, like CozyPure®, offer beautiful, tight-top finished organic mattresses that out shine the aesthetics of much more expensive designer mattresses. Companies such as, CozyPure®, create organic mattress that are finished with soft, luxurious, organic color-grown, which reflects it’s balance and harmony with nature.

Natural latex is pure and fresh; both soft and buoyant, allowing a comfortable amount of softness, while still maintaining the necessary amount of orthopedic support required during healthy sleep.

When combining the health, environmental, durability and comfort issues of a conventional mattress, versus a quality organic mattress, then the choice is clear – an organic, natural latex mattress is far superior.

For help creating your perfect sleep environment, call Organic Comfort Zone at 800-229-7571 today.

Sleep is the time when your body regenerates and is the most vulnerable. A percentage of the contents of your mattress will be taken into your body either by respiratory or dermal absorption.

Conventional mattresses are breeding grounds for mold, mildew and dust mites which can cause moderate to severe allergic reactions in some people. Less apparent, but potentially more harmful are the toxic flame retardants used in traditional mattresses. The polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) class of synthetic chemicals used as flame retardants have been found in alarming concentrations in human blood and breast milk - a potentially major concern for human health.

According to Margarita Curras-Collazo, an associate professor of cell biology and neuroscience, “Long-term exposures to PBDEs may pose a human health risk, especially to infants and toddlers who are more likely to ingest household dust or acquire these chemicals through mother’s milk.”

Though PBDE’s can be found in many household items, such as televisions, computers and furniture; few items come in to direct contact with you and for as long of an extended period as your mattress. Therefore, it only makes good health sense to avoid a sleep surface that contains any chemical fire retardants until more scientific research has been done.

As a safe, healthy alternative that’s free of toxic chemicals; natural, organic latex mattresses are all at once, dust mite, mold and mild dew resistant and contain no PBDE’s. A quality organic mattress uses natural wool or other plant based batting instead of dangerous chemicals as a fire retardant, enabling it’s owner to sleep assured that they are not absorbing harmful gases, allergens and other harmful components from their sleep sanctuary.

A quality, natural, organic latex mattress provides the necessary orthopedic support required for healthy body restoration and with minimal care, will outlast a traditional mattress by 20 years or more.

The only drawback is that a good organic mattress may require more cash upfront, however, when factoring in the health benefits and longevity of a natural latex mattress; it proves to be the better bargain.

With all the research data presented, common sense concludes the better option is purchasing an organic mattress, which only leaves the choice of organic mattress manufacturers in question.

Most people agree that buying American made products is better; the quality regulations and standards are higher and because the merchandise is not imported, it is not saturated with pesticides inside cargo containers. To a greater extent, American Made means buying local rather than international, thus, reducing the carbon footprint.

If you’ve done your homework properly, then it’s finally time to enjoy all the wonderful benefits of a healthy, sound and safe good night’s sleep for the next few generations. Your time, money and energy will have been well spent – now relax and pleasant dreams.

Give us a call toll free at 800-229-7571 and we will be happy to talk to you about healthy sleep alternatives.

Consider for a few minutes your purchases over the past couple of years – all of your purchases; from laundry detergent to appliances and automobiles. How many, (if any), were American made? My guess is if you are like most Americans; not many.

With the slightest bit of logic, it’s easy to predict and conclude the economic outlook and if you squint your eyes, you can see who is making the large profits; the folks at the top of companies that import cheap foreign products.

Granted, at one time or another, we have all bought into the hype of the discount merchandisers – more stuff for lower prices, but we lost sight of the long-term consequences which is financial devastation for our own economy.

Compound the financial decline, the lack of quality control and the environmental impact manufacturing and importing foreign goods has and the inexpensive imported products prove to be much less of a bargain than originally thought. In the long term; cheap imported merchandise is much more costly than quality American made products.

When buying American manufactured goods, a consumer can be assured a higher quality and that the dollars they spend are recycled back into the economy, thereby enriching American koffers. The money spent on American goods re-circulates, helping to empower the economy, thereby enriching all of us.

Commonly, people excuse themselves when asked why they did not consider purchasing American made by explaining the difficulties and effort involved in finding homegrown merchandise. Today, that excuse is voided thanks to the internet. With little energy, American made goods can be found online and delivered right to the customer’s door. Less stress and a wider selection is only a few key strokes away.

Granted, I work for an American company that sells American made products and it is in my best interest for customers to purchase from CozyPure®, but if you trace the origins of our merchandise, you will find that the chain extends well beyond the sales floor and how many people are reliant on your purchase.

A CozyPure® mattress begins with the milk of the rubber tree which is converted into natural latex rubber foam. The cotton used is American grown Certified Organic Cotton and is the absolute most pure form of cotton available today. No pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers are used during it’s cultivation and no chemicals or preservatives (such as formaldehyde) are added in the processing. It is premium cotton that’s pure and clean - soft and beautiful. The cotton is carefully milled in America in order to create a safe, beautiful finish.

Like our cotton, CozyPure® wool is also American farmed. In the natural surroundings of the northern coastal areas, there is always a fairly strong sea breeze and in the course of time, the high humidity combined with the cold wind has created an environment where the sheep have learned to protect themselves against these harsh weather conditions by developing a thick and long-crinkled fleece with an extremely high content of lanoline. The high crinkle factor of our pure wool provides a unique thermal system: while regulating air; it insulates warmth at the same time.

From growing the cotton, raising the sheep, carding the wool and milling the cotton to finally, building our mattresses and creating our fine line of bedding products; we are keeping Americans employed. The entire process from placing the cotton seed in the grown to the delivery driver who delivers yours beautiful organic mattress and bedding is all part of the chain that keeps your American dollar recycling and improving the economy while providing you with a healthy, safe, quality, organic and natural sleep system.

The building blocks of good health are fresh air, clean water, a balanced diet, proper exercise, rest and deep, peaceful sleep. When all the life sustaining components are met in harmony and balance, then health risks are reduced; add in a dose of love and companionship and we will all feel better!

Nutrition and exercise are often addressed when discussing healthy lifestyles, but rest and sleep are frequently neglected; while lack of sleep remains a chief complaint among many Americans. Busy schedules, stress and improper mattresses and bedding account for the growing numbers of our sleep deprived population.

Your bedroom should be your own special sleep sanctuary. Eliminate things such as televisions, computers and other distractions and keep your bedroom clean, simple and fresh. Create a sleep sanctuary that is calm, cool and as organic and natural as possible.

Starting with your mattress and working outward seems most logical when creating your sleep environment.

- How old is your mattress?
Most conventional mattresses are designed to need replacing within 5 - 7 years. If your mattress is 5 years old or older, chances are, it’s time for a new one. If you have a quality natural latex mattress, then it should last 20 or more years before retirement is required.

- How comfortable is your mattress?
As our bodies age, we may need a sleep surface that offers additional layers of softness. Perhaps a new organic mattress topper is the solution; a few inches of natural latex can make a considerable difference.

- Are allergies keeping your from a good nights rest?
Conventional mattresses and bedding can harbor dust mites, mold and mildew. Natural latex mattresses are mold, mildew and dust mite resistant and most quality organic mattresses contain organic wool which acts as a natural fire barrier while it wicks away moisture.

- Are you hot at night?
Are you waking up feeling over heated? The chemical reactions between your body and conventional mattresses can make you feel uncomfortably hot while you are sleeping. Natural latex mattresses have temperature regulating properties that adjust to your body temperature so over heating is never a problem. The same applies to organic wool comforters and natural and organic pillows.

- How do you select the right mattress?
Choosing a comfort level is an individual decision, whether your preference is firm, medium or soft, but remember that you can always make a mattress softer by adding a topper, however, you cannot make a mattress firmer.

Consult with a knowledgeable sleep expert. Most reputable mattress companies will have trained staff members to help you select the perfect mattress for your specific needs.

The CozyPure® Wool Topper has a natural soft, fluffiness that welcomes you to bed every night. It’s better than a featherbed because wool is smoother, it stays in place and it’s more breathable and resistant to dust mites. The CozyPure® luxurious Organic Wool Topper is a sumptuous 3″ of hand-tufted wool layered in full bats to cuddle every curve and offers you a restful sleep. Many of Organic Comfort Zone’s customers who suffer from arthritic pain or Fibromyalgia claim the CozyPure® Wool Topper helps relieve discomfort and provides them with a higher quality sleep.

The CozyPure® Cuddle Sack Toppper will provide you with a good night’s sleep that surrounds you with plush softness and outrageous comfort. If you’re looking for a softer mattress surface to sink into… then the Cozy Cuddle Sack is for you. This unique topper contains thousands of La’Noodles, (tiny uniformed natural latex nuggets), which gently caress you as they adjust to your movements and contour to your body. The CozyPure® Cuddle Sack Topper is covered with luxurious 100% organic cotton fabric, creating a “feather-like” mattress topper that is soft and puffy plus free of toxic chemicals and unlike feather beds and feather toppers, the Cozy Cuddle Sack is mold, mildew and dust mite resistant.

CozyPure® also offers the Cozy Pillozzz-Premium Zoned Latex Topper which is ergonomically designed with gentle “sculpted pillows” on the surface and a three-inch 5-zoned core for unbeatable pressure point reduction and amazing sleep satisfaction. Every Cozy Pillozzz Topper is made from natural latex rubber with the incredible density of dunlop, yet amazingly soft with a 24 ILD. The “Cozy Pillozzz Topper” was independently tested as one of the world’s best performing latex products for durability and high-resiliency. The CozyPure® exclusive sculpted “pilozzz” gently cuddle every curve while the multi-zoned base maintains excellent support in critical areas of your body. Horizontal chambers are also implemented throughout to provide added ventilation, breathability and air flow. For additional stability CozyPure has incorporated edge support made entirely from natural latex. The Cozy Pillozzz-Premium Zoned Latex Topper is an exceptional natural latex topper to gently soften any mattress and enhance deeper sleep. Expertly tight-top finished with CozyPure®’s unique “Triple Fresh Comfort Quilting” consisting of skal-certified organic cotton three-layer stretch knit, organically managed wool and natural latex right inside the quilting. The border is made from exquisite skal-certified organic cotton damask featuring subtle shades of colorgrown sage.

For anyone that does not have an organic mattress, a CozyPure® organic mattress topper may be the next best thing, or if you are beginning to feel that your old mattress is feeling a bit too firm, adding a topper may be the solution!

Please feel free to call us here at Organic Comfort Zone at 800-229-7571 and we would be happy to discuss your many sleep options.

My personal pick is a quick and easy way to transform anyone’s sleep system; Organic Comfort Zone has taken some all-time favorite organic bedding basics and wrapped them in a cuddle package offering you a big savings and a better way to sleep!

Maybe your loved ones don’t have an organic mattress yet, but you want to surround them in a natural paradise. Maybe they have an organic mattress and now you want to enhance their organic sleep experience. The Cozy Cuddle Sleep Package includes a CozyPure® old-world European hand-tufted organic comforter filled with lofty organically-managed wool, which offers a substantial weight with a surprising lighter feel once you are under cover. A CozyPure® wool comforter naturally regulates and maintains the body’s optimum temperature for sleep. This magnificent comforter will provide years of cuddly warmth and sleep satisfaction.

The Cozy Cuddle Sleep Package also includes a CozyPure® pure Wool Pad. The CozyPure® Wool Pad is also hand-tufted and offers the same astounding benefits as the comforter; dust mite resistant, temperature regulating, naturally dissipates heat, breathable and pure with no synthetics or chemicals.

Finally, The Cozy Cuddle Sleep Package offers an award winning La’Noodle pillow, which beautifully and comfortably compliments the entire package because this has proven to be a customer favorite.

If you’re in the market for simple thoughtful organic gifts, Organic Comfort Zone has Holiday sale prices on something for everyone’s budget; from socks, pillows, blankets to organic CozyPure® mattresses. If you need more ideas, simply visit Organic Comfort Zone on the web or if you are in the Hampton Roads area, stop by the showroom at 201 West Ocean View Avenue in Norfolk – we’d love to see you. If you still are unsure and need more ideas, call us at 800-229-7571. Happy Holiday shopping!

For just a few more days Organic Comfort Zone and CozyPure® is offering both amazing sale prices and FREE SHIPPING!

Consider the value of CozyPure® products at their normal price. CozyPure® organic mattresses and bedding accessories are designed and manufactured with top quality organic and natural components that will last generations with proper care; purchasing CozyPure® merchandise is like investing in heirlooms!

Until November 30, our customers can receive both sale prices and FREE SHIPPING! Call us now for details at 800-229-7571 and sleep assured that your bedding is the finest and healthiest sleep system available at unbelievable prices.

Every CozyPure® comforter is expertly custom crafted using lofty chemical-free organic wool hand-tufted inside our soft GOTS-certified organic cotton sateen fabric.

The only problem with our CozyPure® comforter?
It’s so cuddlicious… you may never want to get out of bed.

Call us now AT 800-229-7571 to order yours or visit CozyPure® and order online.

For a GREAT HOLIDAY GIFT GIVING IDEA, consider giving the GIFT of a GOOD SLEEP! Our award-winning La’Noodle pillow is on SALE!
Buy one and get the second one for HALF-PRICE! The CozyPure® La’Noodle Pillow makes the perfect Holiday Gift. For more insight to why we love the La’Noodle pillow so much, watch this video of Hans explaining the benifits and options of the La’Noodle.

Make someone happy every night with thoughts of you & gratitude!

I faired well. My little house sustained no damage and with the exception of no electricity for nearly 30 hours, I was unharmed and maybe a bit wiser and more grateful as a result.

Without electricity, some of the luxuries we assume are basic in our life cease to function. Without electricity my computer was unable to operate and I found myself suffering from writer’s withdrawal. Finally, by candle light, with paper and pencil, I recorded my thoughts and inspirations; it was quite enjoyable.

On the downside, as each hour without power passed, my house became colder. The wind and rain pounded, which increased the psychological effects of the chill. As I sat in the living-room, using a coffee table with 3 illuminated candles as a writing desk, I realized our human vulnerability to the elements. With out fur or scales like most of the other inhabitants of this planet we need something to protect us from the elements.

Decidedly chilled, I grabbed my CozyPure® organic wool comforter from my bed and carried it to the living room. I wrapped myself in it’s warmth and continued to write. The weather was all the inspiration I needed as my comforter sheltered me from the cold. I felt warm, safe, secure and content.

Cuddling under my hand-tuffed, chemical-free Amaizing Wool comforter with it’s crisp skal certified organic cotton covering, I began to fantasize about days gone by; before their was electrically powered homes and modern heating systems. I thought about what life must have been like when people cared for themselves with what nature had provided for them. My CozyPure® organic wool comforter is much like what folks from long ago would have used for warmth, comfort and security. In truth, my Amaizing Wool comforter may be more elegantly crafted and durable than those from days gone by, but essentially, it is much the same; pure and natural.

The key to living in any area that is storm prone is being prepared. I keep candles, flashlights and my comforter handy just in case and now is the perfect time for making preparations! CozyPure® Organic Wool Comforters are on sale through November, so don’t delay! Call us at 800-229-7571 to order yours now!

Every time that you make a payment towards your purchase, it brings you closer to a perfect night’s sleep. The simple Lay-A-Way plan allows our customers a goal and something to plan for and get excited about. In the interim, it’s a great time to clean and redesign your bedroom; make it green through and through!

If the Holiday Season is too busy for you to even think about re-doing your bedroom, instead, plan on starting the New Year healthy and organic! We can arrange delivery at the beginning of 2010. New, organic, CozyPure® sleep solutions will help you keep your New Years resolution to live healthy and eco-friendly the rest of the year.

For more information and details about our simple Lay-A-Way program, call Hans at 800-229-7571 today. He will be happy to answer your questions.