Organic Pillows
March 1, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Sleeping on organic pillows are a very important step to healthy living. Many of you have made changes to eating more organic foods. Some of you have even replaced your toxic household cleansers for more natural organic ones to better your health. Now its time to get your bed in order.
Sleeping on standard pillows can give those who suffer from asthma or allergies a lot of grief. Have you ever had to deal with an itchy runny nose and eyes in the middle of the night? Or first thing when you get out of bed? Having trouble breathing while you sleep or upon waking up? Ever wonder why when you go on vacation or a night away from sleeping in your bed those symptoms seem to diminish? Well, chance are you are allergic to your pillows and didn’t even know it!
Buying organic pillows are very crucial because they don’t create or aggravate allergens in your body. One of the most pesky of these allergens and asthma triggers are the dreaded DUST MITES! A regular pillow is a dust mites haven. It provides just the environment they need to wreak havoc on a person. They feed on dead skin and love to live in warm central heated, non ventilated rooms. All standard pillows collect dust mites over time even with frequent washing. Organic pillows create an environment that is unpleasant for these little buggers to survive. They are hypoallergenic and naturally dust mite resistant
These pillows are made of breathable organic fibers such as cotton, wool, down, buckwheat, latex and kapok. By having this organic breathable material; mold, mildew and bacteria cannot survive to aggravate your asthma and allergies. The natural ability that organic pillows have to reduce moisture prevents these undesirables from forming. Thus creating the environment for a more blissful healthy sleep. Even if you don’t have allergies or asthma, making the switch to organic bedding will be healthier for you.
Latex Pillows for a Better Sleep
March 1, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Have you had some trouble getting a good night’s rest, and maybe had some back pain? Maybe you’re just looking to replace your old worn out pillows and are just checking out the possibilities.
There are a few things to consider when buying a latex pillow, although it may not seem so obvious. Most people just figure that one pillow is pretty much the same as the next pillow. Not true! Let’s look at some of the benefits of latex pillows.
Advancement in technology has made many areas of life comfortable and convenient and now sleeping pillows are no exception.
Latex pillows are one such advancement making sleeping very sound and comfortable, so you can also sleep like a baby! Cornell University sleep expert, James B. Maas, agrees. ‘A good pillow, essential to long-term health, gives you comfort and automatically puts you in a healthy sleep posture.’ A bed pillow made of latex is not only comfortable to sleep but is also more healthy in the long-term, as latex is a naturally conforming substance, so you get optimal orthopedic support in any sleep position.
This unique ability of adjusting according your body relieves areas of high pressure, so you toss and turn less at night because you’re more comfortable. Latex is the material derived from the rubber tree, which has natural cushioning properties, and so it’s an ideal choice for making pillows.
It also has anti-bacterial and dust proof qualities that make it perfect for those having lung disorders or dust allergies. Mildew, staphylococcus and other bacteria cannot live on these pillows.
These unique qualities make latex pillows completely hypoallergenic, hygienic, mildew proof, dust mite resistant. It’s essentially an antibacterial pillow.
Latex-made pillows are also known as contour pillows or orthopedic pillows, because they support the spine by reducing pressure, and special designs provide support to different kinds of neck and head zone support.
These pillows are available in different sizes and dimensions to accommodate people’s different sizes and proportions. They’re available in all of your standard sizes, all the way up to king. Pillows made of latex are lightweight, breathable and are warmer in winter and cooler in summers.
With so many advantageous properties, pillows made with latex have become another way of getting a better night’s sleep. This type of pillow has hundreds of holes in the foam that allows great air circulation through out the night and doesn’t allow moisture to build around the body. So you’re more comfortable and cool.
The foam in such pillows doesn’t need extra fluffing and is almost un-crushable. Cleaning and taking care of your latex bed pillow is also more convenient than other types of pillows with different fills, as they come in a zip-off cover and it can be easily washed in the machine.
Buying these pillows might feel bit costlier in the beginning but in long run latex pillows provide wonderful comfort and support lasting for years and years. Latex pillows will show you how great and comfortable a night sleep can be!






