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		<title>Best Mattresses For Allergy Sufferers</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most people who have dust mite allergies buy what is called a latex mattress. This type of material inhibits and discourages dust mites from hanging out in your mattress.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you have allergies, you may not be sure what type you have. Some have them can be from pollens and trees, and those are usually just a problem in the summer and fall, though they can be issues in the spring and winter too. However, someone with year-round allergies might have a dust mite allergy, which is very hard to control. One thing that can help is to alter the type of bedding that you use. The mattress may be the main culprit in your allergy problems because you spend so much time on it.</p>
<div id="attachment_69" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 260px"><a href="http://www.majesticfuton.com/latex_mattresses.php"><img class="size-full wp-image-69" title="Best Mattresses for Allergy Sufferers" src="http://www.majesticfuton.com/mattress-blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/latex-mattress.jpg" alt="Latex mattresses are dust mite resistant and are the best choice for people who suffer from allergies caused by dust mites and other allergens." width="250" height="167" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Latex mattresses are dust mite resistant and are the best choice for people who suffer from allergies caused by dust mites and other allergens.</p></div>
<p>Dust mites feed on human skin. Before you let that freak you out, know that it is the dead skin that comes off of your body each day. They are not on your skin eating live tissue. This dead skin can fall just about anywhere in your home, and there is probably more of it coming off of you than you think. Because you sleep on your mattress each night, you can expect that your mattress is full of dead skin, making your mattress an ideal haven for those dust mites. No wonder you sneeze for ten minutes straight when you wake up each day!</p>
<p>Most people who have dust mite allergies buy what is called a <a title="Latex Mattresses" href="http://www.majesticfuton.com/latex_mattresses.php" target="_blank">latex mattress</a>. This type of material inhibits and discourages dust mites from hanging out in your mattress. Some come with a rubber (latex) interior and natural fabric around, and others are completely made of latex. These mattresses are not going to completely get rid of dust mites in your mattress, but it can reduce the numbers enough to help alleviate some of your allergy symptoms.</p>
<p>If you are not wanting to buy a new mattress, you may want to consider buying a <a title="Protect-A-Bed Mattress Protector" href="http://www.majesticfuton.com/protect-a-bed.php" target="_blank">Protect-A-Bed Mattress Protector</a> instead. This can go over your existing mattress and offer you some relief. These are not going to be as expensive as the entire mattress set, but they can be higher on the price scale when it comes to mattress covers. It will be worth the price however.</p>
<p>Don&#8217;t forget to add a hypoallergenic pillow, such as a <a title="Latex Pillow" href="http://www.majesticfuton.com/pillows.php" target="_blank">latex pillow</a>, to your new mattress set or mattress cover. These also discourage dust mites and other allergens from building up in your pillow so close to your mouth and nose.</p>



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		<title>Benefits of Buying an Organic Mattress</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many benefits of buying an organic mattress. One of the biggest benefits of buying an organic mattress is that they are more resistant to allergens and dust mites than other types of mattresses.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>An organic mattress is one that is made from organic latex, organic wool or organic cotton. <a title="Organic Latex Mattresses" href="http://www.majesticfuton.com/green_living_mattresses.php" target="_blank">Organic latex mattresses</a> are made from the sap of the rubber tree while organic wool mattresses are made from the wool of sheep that is not processed with chemicals before or after sheering. Organic cotton mattresses are made using organic cotton that is grown without the use of pesticides, herbicides and other agricultural chemicals.</p>
<div id="attachment_52" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 260px"><a href="http://www.majesticfuton.com/latex_mattresses.php"><img class="size-full wp-image-52" title="Buy Organic Eco Haven Mattress" src="http://www.majesticfuton.com/mattress-blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/organic-mattresses.jpg" alt="There are many benefits of buying an organic mattress, such as the one shown here, including a chemical-free sleeping environment." width="250" height="167" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">There are many benefits of buying an organic mattress, such as the one shown here, including a chemical-free sleeping environment.</p></div>
<p>There are many benefits of buying an organic mattress. Firstly, organic mattresses are eco-friendly and are made with products that come from organic farms that have very little impact on the environment. Organic mattresses are made with no chemicals unlike the other conventional mattresses, which are made with solvents, formaldehydes and other harmful chemicals. For this reason, organic mattresses are becoming increasingly popular not only as a mattress for adults, but as a healthy mattress choice for children.</p>
<p>People who have slept on organic mattresses claim that they are able to enjoy a good night’s rest in a healthy environment. Typically, organic mattresses are made in such a way that they are firm and relive pressure so that the persons sleeping on them are able to enjoy restorative rest, without tossing and turning in the bed. They conform to the persons body so that their weight is evenly distributed improving their blood circulation as well as the free flow of blood in their system. In addition, organic mattresses have benefited people who have had problems falling asleep while lying on other mattresses due to the smell of chemicals coming from them.</p>
<p>One of the biggest benefits of buying an organic mattress is that they are more resistant to allergens and dust mites than other types of mattresses. For example, organic wool mattresses contain wool that has not been stripped of its natural wax called lanolin. Lanolin helps to repel dust mites, making organic wool mattresses much more resistant to these small bed nuisances than other traditional mattress types.</p>
<p>Unlike synthetic mattresses, organic mattresses are very durable with a high lifespan of about 10 to 20 years depending on the manufacturer. They are therefore an excellent investment both for your money and your health. Organic mattresses can also be used in baby cribs since they are firm and pose less health dangers to the children. Research has been done that shows that babies spend about two-thirds of their first year asleep and play inside their cribs as they get older. Organic mattresses for baby cribs therefore will keep them from any allergic reactions while ensuring that they have quality sleep.</p>



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		<title>How Organic Latex is Made</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 21:59:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Organic latex is made from Havea Brasiliensis trees, also known as rubber trees. Latex harvested from rubber trees is used in a number of products, including organic latex mattresses, which are one of the best types of mattresses to buy because they are made from natural materials free of chemicals, which provide you with the healthiest sleep possible.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Organic latex is made from <em>Havea Brasiliensis</em> trees, also known as rubber trees. These trees initially were found in Brazil, however today rubber trees can also be found in India, Malaysia, Indonesia and parts of West Africa.</p>
<div id="attachment_11" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 260px"><img class="size-full wp-image-11" title="How Organic Latex is Made" src="http://www.majesticfuton.com/mattress-blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/rubbertrees.jpg" alt="The sap collected from rubber trees is used to produce latex that is used in many products including organic latex mattresses." width="250" height="250" /><p class="wp-caption-text">The sap collected from rubber trees is used to produce latex that is used in many products including organic latex mattresses.</p></div>
<p>Latex refers to foam made from the milky sap obtained from rubber trees. This milky sap has been thought to be a protective layer to the trees against fungi while some other theories suggest that the serum is an excretory waste from the trees and yet others suggest that the serum protects the tree against browsing animals since it is poisonous and very bitter. In our case however, when treated, the serum has been found to produce high quality, light-weight latex products.</p>
<p>To harvest the milky sap, thin strips of bark on the rubber trees are cut so that the sap flows out, which is then directed into collecting containers. The collected sap is then put in containers and taken to processing stations. At these stations, the rubber tree sap is concentrated and strained to remove any impurities that could have been collected during the harvest. The strained sap is then placed in a centrifuge with stabilizers where it is spun at high speeds to remove any water. This process increases the rubber content in the latex. At this point, the material is referred to as a concentrate of latex and has a relatively high content of rubber.</p>
<p>The final phase of making organic latex involves whipping the latex concentrate to a mixture that resembles a milkshake using different techniques. The manufacturer, by adding other material ingredients, turns the latex concentrate into a compound depending on the purpose for which it is being made. The concentrate is then poured into a mould. For the purposes of making <a title="Mattresses Vancouver BC" href="http://www.majesticfuton.com/" target="_self">mattresses</a>, latex is allowed to settle into thin sheets of firm rubber. The thin sheets are then customized to make the mattresses by compressing a number of these thin sheets of organic latex together, which results in a firm and durable mattress.</p>
<p><a title="Organic Latex Mattresses" href="http://www.majesticfuton.com/latex_mattresses.php" target="_self">Organic latex mattresses</a> are one of the best types of mattresses to buy because they are made from natural materials free of chemicals, which provide you with the healthiest sleep possible. Harvesting latex serum from rubber trees does not harm the trees and rubber tree farming is considered a sustainable agriculture, which makes organic latex products environmental friendly as well. Also, it is important to mention that organic latex products are biodegradable and are resistant to bacteria, mold and dust mites. This is what makes organic latex mattresses one of the best choices for health conscious people who care for both their own health and that of the Earth’s.</p>



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