Organic Mattresses – Your Secret to Good Sleep!

Do you feel dull in the mornings? Are you robbed of sleep? Do you tired when you get up in the mornings? Are you plagued by sleep problems? Are you suffering from chronic back and neck pain? If your answer is yes to any of the questions, then you need to look into the quality of sleep. You may be sleeping for seven to eight hours every night, but your sleep is not sound. There could be several reasons for this. But unfortunately most of us tend to overlook the most common cause of this – the mattress that we sleep on! Yes, you heard it right! We are talking about the mattress on which you rest and sleep for at least seven hours a day. If your mattress is not in good shape or has worn out or is not of a good quality, it is reason enough for you not having good sleep. Organic mattresses are a great option for great sleep and good health. 

Since we spend almost one third of our life sleeping, it is important for us to pay attention to the quality of sleep that we have. Good mattresses are an important factor for good sleep. Organic mattresses the latest buzz in bedding are mattresses that are made of natural components like natural latex, organic cotton and organic wool. These substances come with certain health benefits and are also environment friendly. In this article we share a few tips that shall help you buy a good mattress. 

1. Know what to look for in an organic mattress. Ideally they should be made of natural latex, organic cotton and organic wool. These substances are naturally resistant to fire and dust mites.

 2. You need stay away from mattresses that are made from artificial chemical components like petroleum based polyester, rayon, nylon, etc.

 3. If you are suffering from any chronic health condition like asthma or back or neck pain or are vulnerable to allergies then, organic latex mattresses will work well for you. Latex is a sap that is collected from the bark of rubber trees.

 4. If you sweat a lot while sleeping, then you ought to opt for an organic mattress that has wool as a major constituent. Natural properties in wool make it a good temperature regulator. Wool has lanolin, a wax that is produced by sheep that keeps their hair dry and soft. The lanolin present in organic wool dissipates the moisture from your body while you sleep.

 5. If you live in a place with a hot, humid and sultry climate, then latex or wool mattresses are a great option.

 6. Watch for certifications when you buy organic latex mattresses.

 7. Take time to read the specifications of organic mattresses when you buy them. Make sure that the latex used in 100% natural that has been procured from rubber trees. Same would go for organic cotton and organic wool. Make sure that the organic wool is not bleached as bleaching removes lanolin from the wool. 

8.Buy well – known brands of organic mattresses. This way you shall be assured of quality. 

So next time you are in a store to buy a mattress, make a checklist of all that you need to keep in mind! After all good sleep is good health!