November 7th, 2023
Most mattresses are health hazards.
A month ago, after researching new products for our move to North Carolina, I came across several studies.
They showed how most mattresses are full of chemicals, petroleum-based products, and pesticides we breathe in every night.
While sleeping on these mattresses, fumes are released even more quickly.
I continued down the rabbit hole.
While not as well-known as the problems we have with our water or chemicals left on our food, mattresses have been under scrutiny for years, with more and more research showing that sleeping on these beds heavily impacts our health.
It's important.
So, after doing my due diligence, I invested in one of the best organic vegan mattresses for my family.
Here's the link if you want to learn more (no partnership with this company).
We got the King Vegan Mattress if you're curious. :)
So here's two reasons to avoid commercial mattresses:
According to Scott Jeffrey, owner of CEOSage, here are a few reasons why commercial mattresses are terrible for your health:
According to Scott:
'Here’s a list of the toxins found in most commercial mattresses:
Ever wake up and still feel tired?
While there are several reasons for this, one of them could be the fact that you've been lying on a gas chamber for the past 7-9 hours.
Sleep is one of the most critical times of the day for us.
It's when we're able to:
The list goes on.
Sleep is the foundation for life-long health.
It's a key pillar in any high-achievers toolbox and essential to perform at a higher level without burning out.
So what kind of mattress should you choose then?
Ideally, an organic mattress.
Since most mattresses are made with flame retardants (which are banned in Canada, Europe, and even a few states), it's essential to look for an organic mattress that's made from non-toxic materials.
While I knew next to nothing about this topic a few years ago, I now recognize that sleeping on a toxic bed is the equivalent of eating foods with chemicals on them.
If your bed is off-gassing (releasing fumes at night), which commercial mattresses have been proven to do, you can be sure you're inhaling these every night.
While this is a partial guide on organic mattresses, Scott Jeffrey has put together one of the best guides on organic mattresses that I've read, which I'll refer to here.
To summarize:
It's been a few weeks since we've had our Avocado Green vegan organic mattress.
I've noticed that I've been sleeping more deeply, waking up more refreshed, and no longer having the occasional stuffy nose or cough.
(which I suspect may have been from sleeping on commercial mattresses for so long)
The best part, too?
It also has a 25-year warranty, which secures our investment for the next few decades.
Every investment into your health has a priceless ROI.
Regardless of which mattress you choose, make sure it's certified organic and has passed rigorous testing (refer to Scott's article for further insight).
Enjoy your sleep and recovery.
Feel free to reply below if you have any experience with organic mattresses.
Curious to hear other people's experiences, too. :)
- Gabriel
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