Archive for October, 2009
Friday, October 30th, 2009
Dreaded dust-mites, scuttling bed bugs and other ghastly gunk
Think the little creatures ringing your doorbell tomorrow night are frightening? Check out what stalks your bedding. A loathsome host of critters and foul concoction of crud can transform your sweet retreat into the Norman ‘Bites’ motel. Ain’t it scary folks?
Tags: Allergies, Bed Bugs, Dust Mites
Posted in Allergens, Mattresses, Pillows, Sleep | 1 Comment »
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
Prince Charles recently visited an organic mattress factory in the UK and had a go handtufting with a latex mattress. We understand inheriting the throne is tricky business and a career change could be warranted.
Tags: beauty sleep, Latex, Mattresses, Organic, Royal Sleep
Posted in Eco-Celebrities, Organic Mattresses, Sleep, Sustainability | No Comments »
Monday, October 26th, 2009
Fighting the good fight for the environment
Alicia Silverstone, played the title character in the movie, but there is nothing Clueless about this week’s eco-celebrity. The ‘nude vegetarian’ and author of the book The Kind Diet poses pointed and thought-provoking questions about health, diet and the environment whenever she’s given the chance.
Tags: Celebrity, Green, Health
Posted in Eco-Celebrities | 3 Comments »
Friday, October 23rd, 2009
Lull yourself to sleep with smell
How do you turn off the crazy busy-ness of your life so your body, mind and soul can rest and Re.Groove.N.8? Try a little lavender. Few pleasures rival an end of day soak in a lavender scented tub, or a good night’s sleep in a fresh and fragrant bed.
Tags: aromatherapy, Bedding, Healthy Sleep, Pillow, Stress
Posted in Insomnia, Pillows, Stress, Uncategorized | 4 Comments »
Monday, October 19th, 2009
Moms know what helps their families sleep better
Moms know that sleep keeps the family peace better than anything else. A toddler without a nap is as dangerous as a teenager who consistently skimps on sleep. And if that toddler and teenager share the same mom, life can get hairy quickly.
Tags: Baby, Mom Approved, Sleep, Sweet Dreams, wool bedding
Posted in Baby Shopping | 1 Comment »
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009
Natural and organic are not the same thing…
Like Hoover campaigned for a chicken in every pot and a car in every garage, Natura believes in the possibility of an organic mattress in every bedroom. Buying organic reduces your exposure to chemicals and has the potential to improve your day-to-day and long-term health.
Tags: cotton, Healthy Sleep, Natural, Organic, Organic Cotton, Wool
Posted in Certified Organic, Chemicals, Organic Mattresses, Sleep, Sustainability, wool bedding | 3 Comments »