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Are there monsters hiding under your bed?


The truth is there are not monsters hiding "UNDER" your bed, there are monsters hiding "IN" your bed!

Have you ever wondered who invented polyurethane foam?  The same scientist who developed Agent Orange also developed Zyklon B (aka Hydrogen Cyanide) used in WWII to kill 6 million Jews.  Shocking isn't it?

This article is written for the occasional person who tells me, "I don't care about the chemicals in my mattress."  Are you kidding me?  If you knew what I knew, you would change your mind.  To understand what's in your mattress, it is best to know the history of your mattress.

Where did polyurethane come from?  Who invented it?  Why?

The pioneering work on polyurethane polymers was conducted by Otto Bayer and his coworkers in 1937 at the laboratories of I.G. Farben in Leverkusen, Germany.  During the planning of the invasion of Czechoslovakia and Poland, IG Farben cooperated closely with Nazi officials and directed which chemical plants should be secured and delivered to IG Farben.  In 1941, an investigation exposed a "marriage" cartel between John D. Rockefeller's United States-based Standard OilCo. and I.G. Farben.

IG Farben held the patent for the pesticide Zyklon B[citation needed] (used in Holocaust gas chambers), and owned 42.2 percent (in shares) of Degesch (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Schädlingsbekämpfung) which manufactured it. IG Farben also had managers in Degesch's Managing Committee. Of the 24 directors of IG Farben indicted in the so-called IG Farben Trial (1947–1948) before a U.S. military tribunal at the subsequent Nuremberg Trials, 13 were sentenced to prison terms between one and eight years. Some of those indicted in the trial were subsequently made leaders of the post-war companies that split off from IG Farben, including those who were sentenced at Nuremberg.

The OSS (now known as the CIA) brought these German scientist, who were also convicted war criminals, to America to take us to the Moon with further development of rocket fuel.  It was called Operation Paper Clip.   

President Truman set limits to the people that were brought over, so false employment and political biographies for the scientists were created. The JIOA also expunged from the public record the scientists' Nazi Party memberships and régime affiliations. Once “bleached” of their Nazism, the US Government granted the scientists security clearance to work in the United States. Later regret because many of these criminals were “menace to the security of the Allied Forces”.

They developed products you used in your home everyday and almost everything requires chemical flame retardants from televisions, computers, furniture, toys, children's pajamas, bedding, carpets and mattresses the list goes on and on.

Other PU pioneers were Union Carbide and Mobay, a U.S. Monsanto/Bayer joint venture. In 1960 more than 45000 metric tons of flexible polyurethane foams were introduced into the market... Polyurethane is not regulated by OSHA for carcinogenicity. Polyurethane polymer is a combustible solid and can be ignited if exposed to an open flame. 

This is why mattresses are so highly flammable, they are made from petroleum oil.  People don't have a chance to get out of bed because there mattresses are so flammable.  Now the chemical companies are making even more money selling chemical flame retardants, they use pesticides such as Antimony (rat poison) as as flame retardant. 

Toluene diisocyanate: 2,4-Toluene diisocyanate is primarily used as a chemical intermediate in the production of polyurenthane products.  2,4-Toluene diisocyanate is extremely toxic from acute (short-term) and chronic (long-term) exposures.  Acute exposure to high levels of 2,4-toluene diisocyanate in humans, via inhalation, results in severe irritation of the skin and eyes and affects the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and central nervous systems (CNS).  Chronic inhalation exposure to 2,4-toluene diisocyanate in humans has resulted in significant decreases in lung function in workers, an asthma-like reaction characterized by wheezing, dyspnea, and bronchial constriction.  Animal studies have reported significantly increased incidences of tumors of the pancreas, liver, and mammary glands from exposure to 2,4-toluene diisocyanate via gavage (experimentally placing the chemical in the stomach).  The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified 2,4-toluene diisocyanate as a Group 2B, possible human carcinogen.  
  

This is only a partial list of monsters, they all have names.  1/3 of all mattresses are made of chemicals, they are used in the production of polyurethane, solvents that glue layers together and flame retardants to make your mattress not so flammable.

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Posted by Healthy Sleep Blog at 8/3/2011 9:54 PM | Add Comment

What Is The Most Expensive Mattress In The World?


Ask Wrestling Addicted Mommy, Gina she knows.  It's the one you bought only 1 year ago before you "Broke Down" and finally bought a "New One" made just like it!! 

If it is made from Polyurethane foam, Memory Foam, Soy Foam or blended latex and just because it has a little latex in it doesn't mean the whole mattress is "all natural latex rubber." It's going to break down and sleeping on a broken mattress causes pain.

Most people sleep on a "Bad" mattress for 4.5 years after they are no longer comfortable.  That's like going 4.5 years without proper sleep and support for your body.  

Lack of sleep can affect your job, relationships, memory & your health.  It has been proven a person can develop full blown Diabetes if they go without sleep for only 6 days. Driving sleep deprived can be hazardous to your health, yet so many people are sleep deprived and don't even know it. 

Then finally you "break down" you go out and buy another mattress made out of all the same stuff as the last one. It doesn't matter if you spend $200 or $3,000 on a regular mattress it's going to break down in 5 - 7 years.  It is "Expensive" to keep replacing mattresses,not to mention the torture your body goes through sleeping on a "bad mattress" for several more years. 

Then sometimes people will develop a "bad back" and wonder what may have caused it?  Yes, it might be a hazardous sport like wrestling or jumping out of perfectly good airplanes.  Then things get worse when you body, that is already suffering, has to sleep on a broken down mattress!!

Then comes the sleeping pills, pain pills, doctor visits, anti-depressants etc.

That is "The Most Expensive Mattress In The World."

If you want a really good comfortable mattress made with proper support that will last you decades with out all the petroleum oil, chemical flame retardants, PBDE's, Formaldehyde, Antimony (rat poison) all these thing either cause illnesses such as cancer, respiratory problems or are neurotoxins.  Then what you really want is a organic mattress from Mountain Air Organic Beds.  




Posted by Healthy Sleep Blog at 8/3/2011 11:06 AM | Add Comment

How To Make Your Own Organic Sofa & Chair Cushions?

Is Your Furniture Toxic?

Sit down on a foam cushion or lay-down on a foam mattress & you are releasing countless invisible PBDE partials.  


Many chemicals used in furniture cushions today have proven negative effects on health. Flame retardants such as PBDE’s (polybrominated diphenyl ethers in use until 2004), boric acid and antimony are highly toxic. Potent insecticides are often sprayed on materials. If you hear that a mattress or cushions have been “treated for dust mites”, that means the materials have been sprayed or were soaked in an insecticide solution.

Other common mattress additives such as formaldehyde, TDI (toluene di-isocyanate), styrene, butadiene, and other petroleum derivatives may have worrisome long-term effects, particularly on the developing brains of children. 

PBDE's can create potentially more toxic substances when they burn, including a form of dioxin, a deadly carcinogen.

According to “Respiratory Toxicity of Mattress Emissions in Mice” (Archives of Environmental Health, January 2000), synthetic mattresses emit a variety of toxic chemicals, including styrene, isopropylbenzene, nitrobenzene, 1-methyl-2-ethylbenzene, 1,3-dichlorobenzene and others. The latest concern about chemicals in synthetic mattresses are the fire retardants PBDEs. PBDEs belong to a group of brominated flame retardants. Because PBDEs can account for up 30 percent of the foam’s weight, and they are not bound to the material, much of it can escape from foam mattresses as household dust. The long-term effect of exposure to PBDEs is still unknown. 

I am often asked, How do you make a non-toxic sofa cushion?  Is it made from natural latex rubber, organic wool and coconut coir?  The answer is yes it can be made from all natural fibers and it is not difficult.  You just need to know how to do it.

How do you make your own organic latex sofa and chair cushions?

1.  Measure your own cushion to determine how wide, deep and tall each cushion needs to be, take into account the curves.  

Determine the size of our organic " Tri-fold camping mat" you need.  It comes in (2) different widths.  30" wide for $250 and 39" wide for $310.  3.5" high x 80" long.

Each camping mat is divided into 3 sections roughly 26.66" wide. Made from Organic cotton, 1.5" of all natural latex and 2" of coconut coir for a total of 3.5".   

You can buy more latex to go on top then wrap with wool batting.

Order what you need from us please allow 3 - 4 weeks for delivery.
Currently you can order the camping mat,  the wool wrap, comforter or 2" wool topper which ever you choose to use as the padding or a combination there of.

2.  Take the camping mat, cut off the white organic cotton cover exposing the latex and coconut coir mat.  

3.  Trace as best as you can the shape of the old cushion onto the latex core with a magic marker.

4.  Take a electric turkey carving knife and cut around the outline.  If you are going to use wool batting you can trim a little more to take into account the wrapping of the wool being careful not to trim to much.

5.  Remove the old polyurethane foam from the casing.  I would do it outside so you don't breathe the contaminates.

6.  Stuff the casing with the new core.  If you need to make it deeper consider getting another camping mat or buying a 3" latex layer from us.  You can trim it and slice it to fit.

7.  If you need more puffy look you can wrap it all in wool batting or cut up a organic comforter, continuing to trim it to make it perfect.  

8.  I would suggest running a basting thread of strong cotton weaving through the wool batting with a upholstery needle to make sure all the layers don't shift.  A alternative for whole cushion couch would be to use a 2" wool topper which also comes in various sizes and can be trimmed.

The easiest way to make seat baking is to buy an organic comforter, wool or silk and cut it up to the desired length sew up the edges.  Wrap your latex core like a present and stuff.  If you need more for the corners and run out of comforter you can take a shredded rubber pillow and pack the corners.  (Do it outside because it will be messy)  Make a smaller pillow with what is left over.

9.  Stuff it into the casing and zip it up.

10.  If you need new cushion covers,  I would suggest trying to find a complimentary heavy weight organic cotton or wool fabric a upholster can cut and sew for you.  Pendleton has beautiful wool by the yard you can purchase, you will need more if it has a print so the rail road also known as stripes or design will match up.

Word of caution,  your old cushion cover may shrink and shred if you try to wash them.
  
Foot note:  We do not sell "outdoor camping mats" as mattresses or furniture cushions because there is no wool or chemical flame retardants in them.  But you can make your own and how you use them is your business.
Posted by Healthy Sleep Blog at 7/17/2011 10:09 PM | Add Comment

Think You Can't Afford A Organic Mattress? Think Again...

Here is the problem... A couple thinks a $800 bed and 2 King mattresses from the local mattress store is a great buy the local furniture store mattress salesman practically gives the mattress away to sell the $800 bed!

What is wrong with this picture?  Shouldn't the mattress be of good quality and last longer than most marriages?  I feel it is a complete waste of money here is why....
 
Is buying a cheap bed from China really great value?  Let's say they get 5 years interest free financing, that mattress and bed probably won't last 5 years and you will still be paying on it before you even pay off the bill. Isn't a good nights sleep for the next 3-4 decades more important?

Did you know according to The Better Sleep Council, mattresses have a planned obsolesce of 5 - 7 years?  You can spend $1,000 every 5 years on a regular mattress which is $5,000 in 30 years or 1/2 that on a Savvy Rest organic mattress and get a mattress that will last decades.  I know people are still sleeping on latex mattresses 50 years later.  But you need to consider how it is built., this is the difference.  If you would like to see how, "The World's Best Mattress" is made, visit our web-site www.MountainAirOrganics.com

Without good sleep it's called "Sleep Deprivation" it can affect your memory, relationships, energy.  Many people are sleep deprived and don't even know it.  Good sleep is essential to good health.  It's a fact a person can develop full blown diabetes in just 6 days without sleep.  Most people will sleep on a bad mattress for 4.5 years after the mattress is no longer comfortable.  We only have one body so why the torture to save a few bucks?  It's better to save up to buy a good mattress or get a donated one to tied you over while you make the money to buy a good one than pay $300 for someone else's Pain at least you saved the $300 and you have the possibility of getting a better mattress.

Think You Can't Afford a Organic Mattress?  Think Again...

It's such a shame the decisions people make because they think Organic mattresses are not affordable, I guess they haven't been to my store lately.  They could have gotten a mattress that is built better, lasted longer, non-toxic and affordable to many lower budget shoppers. 

I have a promotion on platform beds.  They could have gotten a cool custom made, sustainable, solid wood platform bed for $199 with the purchase a Savvy Rest Organic Serenity all natural latex mattress (local sales only).  I have a beautiful King Cherry Bed in the warehouse I think we could have made work for them that I have been looking for the right home for to donate to a really needy family.  Plus, we now have 100% Organic Queen Earth Spring mattresses as low as $1,499.  

If they wanted a King they could have gotten 4 King organic camping mats, it would make a King size mattress for only $1,240. that will last decades and sleep as good as any other regular mattress if not better.  

Here is how to make your own organic latex mattress.  You can put together (4) Twin Extra Long 39"x 80" Tri-fold camping mat sections starting at $310 for each split layered section, it will also make into latex folding chairs because it is a Tri-fold.  The folds aren't a problem to sleep on either, it's no different than sleeping on the couch with cushions except it's not polyurethane foam.  Which every time you sit down you release countless PBDE's into the air.  

Made from Organic cotton, all natural latex and coconut coir, needless to say much more durable than anything they could have bought at one of the mattress or furniture stores in town, not customizable but neither is the cheap polyurethane foam mattress.  Still it has no coils, no polyurethane foam to break down quickly, no formaldehyde or chemical flame retardants.  

You could even make your own queen mattress by putting 4 cot size camping mats together.  $250 for each layer (2) on each side is very comfortable. If you only have $250 start with that, get one layer, it's better than nothing at all collect all 4 and you have a Queen size mattress.

The Camping Mats are so versatile you can take it camping because it folds up and can be easily transported, but not on a back pack hiking.  You can even make your own organic furniture cushions.  

 They are even affordable for college students.  But we have a strict policy of selling them as "outdoor camping mats" not mattresses because there is no wool or chemical flame retardants in them.  But how you use them is your business.
Posted by Healthy Sleep Blog at 7/17/2011 8:21 PM | Add Comment

Funny mattress videos

(Word of caution some of these videos have inappropriate and some fowl language.)

Enter at your own risk!

Mattresses Unlimited,  

"Sofa King" Skit from Saturday Night Live



"The Consequences of Bad Sleep" by Mattress Giant (not us)






Posted by Healthy Sleep Blog at 7/17/2011 11:42 AM | Add Comment

Mattress Guaranteed Returns, Floor Model SCAM?

One of the oldest mattress scams in the book are the "Floor Model" MATTRESS SALE!!  Does it really cost less to buy polyurethane foam mattresses?  

I see this happen sometimes, if they didn't spend much money on a the bed with mattress, they probably got a used mattress.  Retailers call them "floor models" when in fact they may be warranty issued mattresses.  A lot depends on where they went to buy it.  Local mattress stores often buy refurbished mattresses for the really cheap mattress shopper, from mattress refurbishers.  These companies recover mattresses with new ticking and blow the junk out to fluff it up. The junk is dead skin cells, oils and bacteria that breeds all through out the mattress. This is why synthetic mattresses can weigh twice as much in 10 years., and regular mattress stores recommends people replace their mattress every 5 years, besides that the coils and foam wear out and must be replaced for comfort reasons.  

Of course you don't have that problem with a Savvy Rest because it is completely transparent with the zipper casing, the all natural latex is naturally anti-microbial, anti-bacterial, dust mite resistant and bed bug can't live in it without having to spray anything on it.  It's gross to think about regular mattresses and what's in them.  The chemicals, the bacteria no wonder we are a sick society.

These cheap mattresses are no bargain at all, they often come from cities that have high infestations of bed bugs such as Louisville, KY and Brooklyn, NY.  Why?  Because they buy used mattresses from all over the country and refurbish them there.  You see the local mattress truck going around in our local area collecting them and driving around with a truck full of used mattresses.  Sometimes they drop them on the interstate getting under peoples cars causing fires. 

These collectors pay the mattress store $5. each, then sells them to a refurbisher they refurbish them and sell them back to retailers.  Unfortunately the consumer is often unsuspecting.  Some states have strict laws regarding this, others don't.  We are here in Arkansas and I have yet to see one sanitized mattress let alone with the proper label showing it was "Refurbished." 

These refurbishers also get big name brand warranty issued mattresses such as Sealy(tm), Simmons(tm), Serta (tm), Stearns and Foster(tm) etc.  Often this is what "Floor model, scratch and dent" means.  They are called liquidators they call mattress stores all over the country selling their high profit refurbished mattresses by the truck loads.  They can even get them from hotels.  

They buy them for $5 each refurbish them, wholesale for $75 - 150 and retails for $600 but the dealer is desperate to sell it to them so they slash the prices down to $300 if you buy right now!!!  You get what you think is a "great buy" home and next thing you know you are sleeping in a well.  I have even seen regular mattress stores do it with their own mattresses, because they have a "exchange policy or on the internet guaranteed mattress return" and they are forced to sell the used mattress someone else had problems with and slept on as a "floor models" or else no one will buy it.  

Companies with return policies: Guess who gets stuck with the exchange?  The unsuspecting customer.  If someone was that desperate for a mattress and has no money, I suggest they can get a donation mattress at no charge through local churches and non-profit organizations.  We donate to them all the time because our customers believe in Free Cycling as we do.  People understand what they are getting so there are no attempts to deceive the consumer in the name of profit.

If things are really tight and they feel so compelled to buy a cheap mattress then it is more important than ever to not buy one made from Polyurethane foam. (read the law-label) because bottom line, it doesn't matter if you spend $300 or $3,000 on a regular mattress it's going to break down and sleeping on a broken mattress causes PAIN!  Make the right decision, see the organic difference at Mountain Air Organic Beds.   

Even if you don't care about the petroleum oil, chemical flame retardants, formaldehyde used in mattresses even though it is common knowledge these chemicals are known to cause cancer. One thing everyone agrees with it needs to last as long as possible.  Density = Longevity it's the difference between Angle food cake and pound cake., pound cake last longer because it is denser.  This won't make sense until you visit my store and I can show you the difference in densities.


Posted by Healthy Sleep Blog at 7/16/2011 6:21 PM | Add Comment

What does it take to make "The World's Best Mattress?"

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BUILD "THE WORLD'S BEST MATTRESS?"

 

Ask the folks at Mountain Air Organic Beds, they know.  They have been selling Savvy Rest Organic Mattresses for years now, because it really is "The World's Best Mattress!"  Prices starting at $999 for a twin.

 

What does it take to make a mattress really great?  Let me ask you...

 

Do you want a mattress that is healthful and meets all these requirements?  

  1. Naturally anti-microbial
  2. Naturally dust mite resistant
  3. Bed bugs can't live in it
  4. No chemical flame retardants 
  5. No petroleum oil
  6. No formaldehyde
  7. No chemical off-gassing
  8. No latex allergies reported
  9. No Toxic memory foam to make you sleep hot!
  10. Naturally bio-degradeabe and Eco-friendly
  11. Fairly traded & ethical by 3rd party standards
  12. USDA Certified "Organic" 
  13. National Geographic "Green Guide" greenest mattress certification

Do you want a mattress that won't break down or take a body impression for decades?

  1. How about one that typically last 30 - 50 years instead of 5 - 7 years
  2. Doesn't take a body impression
  3. You don't have to flip or rotate it
  4. Easy to move because it comes in layers
  5. No springs to produce pressure
  6. No cheap polyurethane or memory foam to quickly break down

Do you want a mattress that is supportive yet comfortable?

  1. Individual sleep surfaces
  2. Offers both Dunlop for support
  3. Offers Talalay for comfort
  4. You can move the layers around or replace them yourself to make it firmer or softer
  5. You will never be stuck with a mattress that doesn't feel good
  6. Works on a adjustable bed - Great for people with health issues.

 

If so, then you want a Savvy Rest Organic Mattress from Mountain Air Organic Beds in Fayetteville, Arkansas!

 

HOW IS IT MADE?

 

The Savvy Rest Organic Serenity mattress is comprised of 3 layers of 3" of all natural latex rubber that slips into a 10" zippered casing.  The casing is made of certified organic cotton and certified organic wool.  You unzip the casing, lay it on your foundation or platform bed and insert the layers of latex rubber.  You might choose Firm on the bottom, Medium in the middle and Soft on top because it is a popular combination.  Then if you want the other side a little softer or firmer, no problem.  Just order the 3 layers on the other side in the combination that person likes.  That's it!

 

But we know you can't tell by laying on a mattress for 5 minutes in a showroom, you really have to sleep on it.  This is why we also offer a 90 day layer exchange program.  You can change the layers out as many times as you like for 3 whole months once you get your mattress and you can have a brand new layer.  All you do is pay the shipping charges of $45 for each split layer, each way.

 

WHAT IF IT BECOMES UNCOMFORTABLE 15 - 25 YEARS DOWN THE ROAD?

 

No problem.  I used to weigh 105 lbs 30 years ago too now I weigh considerably more.  As your body changes and your needs change, so can your mattress.  All you do is buy a new layer to replace the old layer.  You can use the old layer to make a dog or kitty bed or cushion for a chair or couch.

 

Why don't you call us to come try out "The World's Best Mattress" at Mountain Air Organic Beds?

 

http://www.mountainairorganics.com/

 

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Monday - Saturday

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479-966-4350 Store

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1108 N College Ave

Fayetteville, AR 72703

 

 

The Worlds Best Mattress!

3" Layers of All Natural Organic Latex comes in different densities, Firm, Medium & Soft.

You can have 3 layers on each side of different firmnesses for the 10" Organic Serenity Queen and King sizes can be split or whole or any combination.

The 13" Organic Serenity Pillow Top. You can choose up to 4 layers on each side of different firmnesses in a Queen and King. Split or whole layers or both.

The 7" Tranquility has 2 layers on each side in a queen and King.

The 4" Harmony Topper - each side can choose their own firmness in a Queen and King can be added to any Organic Serenity to make it a pillow top in the future.

 


Delivery & set up available in 

Arkansas include: Rogers, Fayetteville, Springdale, Bella Vista, Fort Smith, Russleville, Conway, Little Rock, Hot Springs, Arkadelphia, Mena, Jonesboro, Pine Bluff, Maumelle, Memphis, Mountain Home , Harrison to Eldorado.


Oklahoma: Muskogee, Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Enid, Bartlesville.


Colorado:  Denver, Colorado Springs, Boulder, Fort Collins


New Mexico: Albuquerque, Santa Fe


Missouri: Springfield, Joplin, Cape Girardeau, Saint Louis, Columbia, Blue Springs, Kansas City.


Kansas:  Witchita, Kansas City


Texas: Dallas, Fort Worth, McKinney, Plano, Sherman, Denton, Irving, Waco, Killeen, New Braunfels, Wichita Falls, Austin, Houston, Galveston, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Harligen, McAllen, Amarillo & Lubbock Texas.
Posted by Healthy Sleep Blog at 6/23/2011 10:31 AM | Add Comment

Toxic Crib

Would you clothe your baby in plastic wrap?  Set her down to sleep on a metal box? Cover her up with plastic bags? All of which has been sprayed with toxic chemicals to make it safe.  No you wouldn't ... but each day mothers unknowingly do just this when they lay baby down in cribs with plastic foam mattress, wearing chemically treated plastic pajamas, and covered in bedding sprayed with chemical flame retardants. This is what happens every night across America when good parents unkowingly expose their children to the TOXIC CRIB. 

Why does this happen and what can be done to change this? The simple answer is ...  parents are forced by an entire industry and their well paid servants to buy products made with dangerous, unhealthy, and toxic synthetic materials. After all there is BIG MONEY to be made here -- for the chemical industry that is. Another point -- how do they make their plastics "safe"? By adding MORE CHEMICALS!

But there is an alternative -- all natural materials free of synthetics and toxic chemical treatments. After all babies have been living safe healthy lives sleeping in natural synthetic free environments for centuries!

As consumers it's our duty to learn everything we can about the products we bring into our lives, and one of the areas that pose the most risk is baby's bedding. From the plastic foams and polyester fabrics in crib mattresses, to the chemical flame retardants used to make plastic bedding and jammies "safe". We expose our children everyday to danger. But the good news is today's market place offers mattresses, bedding, and jammies made from all-natural chemical-free and organic materials, that not only are non toxic but safer due to the NATURAL flame-retardant properties of natural materials. Besides these products last longer, are more comfortable for baby, and are available in adorable styles.

Be warned however the "plastic" industry is strong and will misdirect, misinform, and use any means they can to keep you buying their products. For example a major retailer sells an ORGANIC crib mattress that's nothing more than their same old polyurethane mattress covered in an "organic" cotton cover. This is called green washing and the way to fight this is to do your homework -- read the product content labels -- look-up the product on the Internet -- knowledge is power and you have the ultimate say over what is good for your family. By the way ... a good rule of thumb is to be ORGANIC something MUST be 100% ALL natural materials -- wool, cotton, latex rubber can be organic -- polyester or polyethylene can not be organic.

So tonight when you lay baby down think on what she's wearing, laying on, and laying under. Is it wool, cotton, all natural -- or is it PLASTIC, sprayed with something only a chemist can pronounce.  

I don't know about you and your baby, but the thought of what's in most cribs gives me nightmares....  I for one dream sweet dreams when my grandchildren sleep on cedar or maple wood cribs, on an organic latex mattress, in untreated pure cotton jammie's.

There is concern that high levels of the fire retardant PBDE, commonly used in mattresses could cause health problems for users. New bedding laws went into effect requiring all bedding be resistant to ignition from open flame.  Toxic Fire Retardants (PBDE's) are found in high levels in American Mothers Human Breast Milk.  Environmental Working Group (EWG) found unexpectedly high levels of these little-known neurotoxin chemicals in every participant tested.  Brominated fire retardants found in mattresses are bio-accumulative, building up in people's bodies over a lifetime.

Brominated fire retardants impair attention, learning, memory, and behavior in lab animals at surprising low levels.  The most sensitive time for toxic effects is during periods of brain development and can cause deficits in sensory and motor skills, learning, memory and hearing.  These chemicals designed to prevent fires are getting in your children's blood and rewring their brains causing ADD, learning disabilities, hyperactivity, hearing problems, slow mental development and possibly, cancer.

Toluene diisocyanate (TDI) is an aromatic diisocyanate.  It is produced for reaction with polyols to form polyurethanes.  TDI is one of eleven statutorily listed "Extremely Hazardous Substances" under the New Jersey Toxic Catastrophe Prevention Act whose release "would produce a significant likelihood that persons exposed will suffer acute health effects resulting in death or permanent disability."  Ref: Wikipedia.org/wiki/Toluene diisocyanate.  Exposure to isocyanates and their vapors should be avoided.  NIOSH- "Data from recent studies of animals show that cancer is associated with exposure to commercial - grade TDI.  cdc.gov/niosh/asthma.html

The number of children diagnosed with Autism and learning disabilities are continuing to rise.  Diagnosis for Autism has risen from 1 in 150 to 1 in 91 back in 2002.  Many children with autism have high levels of metals in their bodies from environmental sources.  Mattresses made from Urethane or synthetic blended rubber have chemical flame retardants in them.  Antimony and arsenic are used to treat flame resistance.  

I was astonished to find baby stores selling Memory foam mattresses for babies.  Memory foam mattress have been tested by the Eco-Institute in Germany.  They found such high levels of Arsenic and Phosphorus compounds the German Scientist don't even recommend it.  Memory foam is polyurethane with additional chemicals increasing its viscosity and density.  Memory foam, like other polyurethane products, can be combustible. 

The EPA is powerless to monitor the issues we have with the chemical companies releasing toxic chemicals into our environment.  Once the EPA has banned a chemical, the chemical industry re-releases it back into the environment by changing the DNA of that molecule a hair.  The problem is so bad it is like shooting fish in the ocean.  You will never stop them.  There is such poor regulation, very few manufacturers include "flame retardants" on their list of materials.  

CBS Boston reports: "The CPSC says five year old children will absorb .5 mg of Antimony (Arsenic) from flameproof mattresses, every night.  This is 63 times more Poison than the EPA say is safe!  They also say the average adult will absorb .8 mg Antimony every night, and this is 27 times more poison than the EPA says is safe.  Antimony is one of the acutely toxic heavy metals (lead, mercury, arsenic, antimony) and is known to cause cancer."

What are your choices?  A consumer can relax and trust the lobbyist from the chemical companies have the public health uppermost in their minds or you can buy mattresses, bedding and pajamas that are made from certified organic cotton, organic wool and organic all natural latex from www.MountainAirOrganicBeds.com  Who do you trust the Urethane industry or a mattress made from the organic industry?

Posted by Healthy Sleep Blog at 8/26/2010 6:09 PM | Add Comment

All natural latex compared to synthetic mattresses

Natural vs. Synthetic, you choose....

Here is alarming video that shows just how quickly a synthetic furniture catches fire as opposed to an all natural.
Not only does synthetic foams break down quickly but are highly flammable.

Why do they catch fire so quickly?  Because they are made of synthetic petro-chemicals.
Why did my mattress only feel good for 5 years?  Because it is made of poly-urathane foams
Why did my mattress quickly get body impressions?  Because they use polyester fiber for the quilting

Did you know, the government requires all mattresses to pass a prolonged burn test?
Why? Because synthetic mattresses are so highly flammable. 
See this alarming video   http://www.mseenviro-tech.com/firefacts.html

Why should I care, my mattress won't catch fire?

Because the law FR1633 requires Mattress manufactures that produce synthetic mattresses
to make their mattresses safer. To do this, even more toxic chemicals are poured into the mattress.

Many chemicals used in conventional mattress manufacturing today have proven negative effects on health. Flame retardants such as PBDE’s (polybrominated diphenyl ethers in use until 2004), boric acid and antimony are highly toxic. Potent insecticides are often sprayed on mattress materials. If you hear that a mattress has been “treated for dust mites”, that means the materials have been sprayed or were soaked in an insecticide solution.

Common chemicals are antimony, TDI (toluene di-isocyante), styrene, butadine & soaking mattress liners in boric-acid (rat-poison) may have worrysome long-term effects on our health, especially children.

There is a safe alternative, SavvyRest organic latex mattresses do not have to use chemicals to make your mattress safer.

Mountain Air Organic Beds are organic & earth friendly

Manufacturing Process

The latex comes from the sap of the rubber tree, this rubber tree goes on to make more mattress cores.

The manufacturing process is earth friendly, no synthetic chemicals are used,
only small amounts of organic ammonia & sulfur as bonding agents.

25% of the pesticides in the US are used in the growth of cotton & washed off into our rivers & streams.

Our cotton and wool is grown in the US and organic, without the use of pesticides.

Our law-label is 96% Natural Rubber 2% Organic Cotton 2% Organic Wool & passes all safety test without chemicals.

Healthful Sleep

You will sleep better, feel better on a all natural bed.  Many people actually breath better.  
It is great for people with health issues such as.... 

Allergies
Asthma
Fibromyalgia
Lupus
Arthritis
Sleep Apnea
Degenerative Disk Disease
Cancer
Back, Hip or Knee pain
Snoring
Poor Circulation
Lung & Skin Sensitivities

Bio-degradable

Tempered steel found in mattresses are difficult to recycle because they are difficult to break down.

Synthetic mattresses when broken down emit harmful toxins into the atmosphere.

All natural latex is easily bio-degradable, sending it back to earth without any toxic effect to the ground or atmosphere.

AFFORDABLE

Mountain Air Natural Beds COST less than synthetic.  LAST 30 Years!

Medicare & Medicade approved in many cases

Internet prices


If you would like to see one of our
AMAZING 24 Beds in 1
or would like us to mail you a free samples
contact us at Info@MountainAirOrganicBeds.com
www.MountainAirOrganicBeds.com
1108 N College Ave.

Fayetteville, AR 72703

479-966-4350









Posted by Healthy Sleep Blog at 4/19/2009 12:38 PM | View Comments (4) | Add Comment

Is Fire Retardant a harmful substance?

Is Fire Retardant a harmful substance?     (click here to read full CBS News story)
Chemical flame retardants in mattresses pose threat to humans, environment.

Sit down on a foam cushion or lay-down on a foam mattress & you are releasing countless invisible PBDE partials. 

Many chemicals used in conventional mattress manufacturing today have proven negative effects on health. Flame retardants such as PBDE’s (polybrominated diphenyl ethers in use until 2004), boric acid and antimony are highly toxic. Potent insecticides are often sprayed on mattress materials. If you hear that a mattress has been “treated for dust mites”, that means the materials have been sprayed or were soaked in an insecticide solution.

Other common mattress additives such as formaldehyde, TDI (toluene di-isocyanate), styrene, butadiene, and other petroleum derivatives may have worrisome long-term effects, particularly on the developing brains of children.

PBDE's can create potentially more toxic substances when they burn, including a form of dioxin, a deadly carcinogen.

According to “Respiratory Toxicity of Mattress Emissions in Mice” (Archives of Environmental Health, January 2000), synthetic mattresses emit a variety of toxic chemicals, including styrene, isopropylbenzene, nitrobenzene, 1-methyl-2-ethylbenzene, 1,3-dichlorobenzene and others. The latest concern about chemicals in synthetic mattresses are the fire retardants PBDEs. PBDEs belong to a group of brominated flame retardants. Because PBDEs can account for up 30 percent of the foam’s weight, and they are not bound to the material, much of it can escape from foam mattresses as household dust. The long-term effect of exposure to PBDEs is still unknown. What about Alzheimer's? How many millions of people will this have affected & how will they be affected? 

Decabromodiphenyl oxide, DECA for short, is also widely used in synthetic mattresses & paint as flame retardant. Interestingly enough, www.ScoreCard.org ranks
Arkansas  #2 State in the Union with total environmental release for Deca. (one of the last PBDE's not yet banned in all states)

 2002 ARKANSAS Rankings: Major Chemical Releases or Waste Generation.

Catie Couric CBS News explains more about DECA. (click here)

Posted by Healthy Sleep Blog at 4/19/2009 12:31 PM | Add Comment
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