Having trouble sleeping? This comes as no surprise in the age of rapid-fire digital technology. If you are wired to the gills with pockets full of gadgets and phones, you may pride yourself on missing nothing…except, perhaps, for a good night’s sleep. A recent survey released during National Sleep Awareness Week reveals that usage of …
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With hotel bedbug plagues making the news, people who travel often for business or pleasure have been forced to take extra caution when unpacking in rooms and at home. The notion that bedbugs only stay in bed is a myth, for it’s strongly recommended to take luggage directly to a safe place after your trip …
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As you shop for new bedding – be it a mattress or pillows, sheets and toppers – you’ll find an array of different materials used to help create your sleeping environment. Cotton is especially a popular material as it is easily grown and harvested, and because cotton is a prime resource in the United States …
It’s no secret people can be sensitive to certain types of fabric. There are those who suffer allergic reactions when exposed to latex, and some may complain of rashes and other skin irritation when they wear a certain type of clothing. When it comes to bedding, it’s important to make sure what you sleep on …
When it comes to good sleeping habits, owning the perfect mattress for your bed is critical. When it is time to buy a new bed set, your first instinct is naturally to head out to the nearest department store and test out a few mattresses to see how well they suit your body. While this …
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Here’s a video showing how natural fibers compare to polyester when introduced to an open flame. Most conventional comforters are made from petroleum based polyester batting. Our organic bedding is made from wool batting. Kids – don’t try this without adult supervision!
April 2010 By Michael Jon Khandelwal When Cheryl Hahn moved to Hampton Roads more than 20 years ago, she was drawn to the region’s natural beauty and soon realized she had a strong desire to do something to help sustain it. She and her husband, Richard, started Tomorrow’s World, a retailer that offered green products. …
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Organic Comfort Zone, CozyPure® and Sunrise Solar and Wind joined forces this past weekend to exhibit their services and wares at the first ever Hampton Roads Sustainable Living Fair. It was great meeting some of our local customers, as well as networking with fellow ecopreneurs from Hampton Roads. Here’s some pics from AltDaily.com The Get …
If you separated a traditional mattress into all of its individual parts you would have a bunch of metal, synthetic fabric, petroleum based foam and some plastic. Essentially, most mattresses are made from chemicals and metal. Why should this be of concern? When at rest or at sleep, your body is vulnerable. Your body “breathes”; …
Looking for a cheap mattress? Before making that purchase consider the importance of the surface that you might be sleeping on, after all, on average, you spend eight hours every night on your mattress. Sleep is the time when your body regenerates and is the most vulnerable. A percentage of the contents of your mattress …