Why you should choose and Organic Mattress?

“Green” your bedroom with an organic mattress!
Sleeping well is vital to good health. We spend one-third of our lives sleeping, and an organic bed is an excellent way to ensure that, for at least 8 hours a day, we are free from exposure to the toxic chemicals so prevalent in consumer products today.

What is the difference between an organic mattress and mainstream mattresses?
Organic mattresses are derived from natural materials. Conventional mattresses are made primarily of man-made materials derived from nonrenewable resources such as natural gas and petrochemicals. Plus, in conventional mattresses, fire retardants and other chemicals are used on cover fabrics and in paddings. (OMI’s mattresses are made with naturally flame-resistant organic Eco-Wool, which keeps you safe without the use of chemical fire retardants).

What makes a bed organic?
It all begins with natural organic materials that are grown using sustainable agricultural methods. This type of agriculture maintains and enhances ecological harmony, conserves precious resources, and sustains the soil in both the short and the long term.

What are the natural materials used in OMI organic mattresses?
They are constructed with cruelty-free Eco-Wool, certified organic cotton, and 100% natural rubber latex — all renewable, biodegradable resources. These natural materials are grown, processed, and manufactured without toxic chemicals.

Do organic mattresses come in different firmnesses, and do they have innersprings?
There are two main types of organic mattresses: Natural rubber, which is basically metal free, and innerspring. Both styles are available with different firmness options.

How is an OMI organic mattress made?
The inner core is made of either natural rubber latex or innersprings. The quilting consists of Eco-Wool and certified organic cotton battings, quilted between two layers of certified organic cotton fabric (ticking). The padding in our innerspring mattresses is simply certified organic cotton.

Where do the raw materials come from?
OMI is committed philosophically to the organic movement and to supporting American organic farmers. The Eco-Wool is sheared from free-grazed California sheep, and processed under strict controls to minimize any chemical contamination or animal cruelty.

The cotton is 100% certified organic. It is grown and processed without chemical pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, or fertilizers. The natural rubber latex (from the milk of the rubber tree) is 100% natural, and produced by the only manufacturer of Talalay latex in America.

Why are these raw materials used in an organic mattress? Wool is warm in winter and cool in summer. It absorbs perspiration, which then evaporates, regulating the sleeper’s body temperature throughout the night for a more restful sleep. Wool is also resilient, durable, and flame resistant. Cotton is comfortable and durable, and a natural padding choice in a mattress. Certified organic cotton is healthier for the soil, the water, the ecosystem, farm workers, you, and your family.

Natural rubber provides a naturally resilient and healthful sleep environment. It offers comfort and support for a deeper, sounder sleep. A mattress made with natural rubber eliminates 85% of the motion transfer from a restless partner and rarely needs flipping. It is naturally anti-microbial and dust-mite resistant — an excellent choice for allergy sufferers.

What is the difference between natural rubber latex and the latex used in other mattresses? All latex is not created equal. Natural rubber latex is produced using an environmentally-friendly process from a natural renewable resource, and is biodegradable. Compare this process with styrene-butadiene (man-made) latex that is manufactured from petrochemicals using nonrenewable resources. Memory or viscoelastic foam is derived from plastics.

Our 100% natural (not blended) rubber instantaneously conforms to individual body contours with up to 33% more pressure relief than man-made latex foam. That means a better night’s sleep.

Our organic mattresses are made with Talalay latex — the finest available, most consistent, and most durable latex in the world. Our natural rubber latex is 100% natural, and not a blend of natural and man-made latex.

If organic mattresses don’t have flame retardants, are they safe from fire? OMI’s mattresses have been tested at an independent testing facility. They meet both federal and California open-flame standards without the use of chemical flame retardants, suspected to be health and environmental hazards.

Can a new organic mattress be placed on an old foundation or box spring? A foundation is meant to support a mattress, and using an old foundation or box-spring under an innerspring mattress will affect the comfort of the mattress and shorten its life. Our natural rubber mattresses are intended to be placed on a wood-slat foundation. If you have a platform slat bed designed for a mattress only, you would not need a foundation with this mattress.

How long will my organic mattress last? Our mattresses are backed by an industry-leading 20-year limited warranty.

What sizes do organic mattresses come in? From crib size to Eastern or California king, our organic mattresses are made in all conventional sizes, and even custom sizes.

Are organic top-of-bed products also made with organic materials? Yes! Our pillows, mattress pads, and comforters are made with the same organic materials as our mattresses. Our pillows are offered in all wool, all cotton, or all natural rubber latex, and are covered with a certified organic cotton fabric. Our handmade comforters are wool filled and hand tied, and available in both summer and winter weights. Mattress pads are offered in certified organic cotton flannel, as a wool moisture protector (perfect for children), and in a wool underbed style.

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For thousands of years mankind has used botanicals and essential oils to care for and enhance the beauty of their skin and hair. It has only been fairly recently that chemical products and artificial ingredients have gained a stronghold in the skin care industry. As with our food, skin care products have become laden with more and more chemicals.

Why is this so important? The skin is the largest organ of the human body. It is not just an impermeable covering; it is a living-breathing organ that carries substances in and out. It is estimated that up to sixty percent of what is put on the skin will enter the body. Some substances called carriers increase the absorption rate significantly and many can carry other substances in with them. This ability can be beneficial or it can be harmful.

Since our bodies are already over stressed with chemicals, increasing numbers of people are choosing to eat organic and use organic products to reduce that stress and increase health and vitality. Organic is healthier, safer, and less stressful to the body systems as well as being environmentally friendly. Since the skin does carry substances into the body at a fairly efficient rate, we can think of the ingredients in our skin care products in the same light as our food.

You can tell if a product is organic by the looking for the green USDA organic label. This certifies that products are or are made from ingredients that meet the USDA specifications for an organic designation. These specifications include the length of time the land has been used following organic guidelines and that no antibiotics, hormones, chemicals, pesticides or other banned substances have been used to grow or produce it. Organic farming is better for us and better for our environment.

Organic skin care products are made of organic ingredients and food grade essential oils. They usually are not tested on animals and they do no harm when entered into the environment. Organic skin care products may not be made of totally organic ingredients. They may be labeled organic but not one hundred percent organic if at least ninety five percent of the ingredients are organic. Other notations may state that the product is made with organic ingredients or may list specific ingredients as being organic. Natural ingredients are not necessarily organic ingredients so if a product proclaims itself to be natural or made with natural ingredients you are not getting organic. Natural products might be better than most of their commercial counterparts but they are definitely not organic.

When contemplating “going organic” take into consideration the ingredients that you will be adding to your system. Many of the colorings and additives (such as aluminum) in non-organic products have been linked to cancer and other diseases. Since we know that if we put it on our skin it is going to wind up in our blood we should ask ourselves if we are willing to accept “reasonable limits” or do we want only natural pure organic.

Another factor to consider is that some chemicals used in non-organic products, such as silicones, and heavy oils prevent the natural breathing and toxin removing functions of the skin and hair. Ingredients in any skin or hair care product should not impede natural functions or diminish natural regulation.

Organic products are used in the same manner as their non-organic counterparts. They often actually require less of the product to get better results. They may also be slightly more expensive although this factor will probably become less significant as the demand for organic products and the benefits of organic farming encourage more farmers to follow organic practices.

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American kitchens are busy places. Today’s women spend on average over 1,000 hours a year in the kitchen, along with everyone from husbands to friends, teenagers and dinner guests. As a central hub of activity, kitchen organization is essential. Add to that the fact that kitchens often exemplify the excesses of American living, which inevitably leads to clutter. We have more dishes, pots and pans than we need. We purchase the newest kitchen gadgets in the hopes that, one day, we will have the need to make homemade bread, or freeze dry 200lbs of green beans. And when we think our kitchens have everything, we realize they lack the one feature we need the most — space! However, with a few helpful tips and some space saving kitchen organizers, your kitchen clutter woes will be a thing of the past.

Discard or Donate Seldom Used Products

When is the last time you used the food processor on top of the refrigerator, or the bag of pinto beans in the back of the cabinet? Donate food items you don’t need to can drives and charities, pass kitchen devices on to relatives who might actually use them, or have a yard sale.

Making your waste receptacles easy to access, and separating your recyclables is another great way to reduce clutter. How often do empty juice bottles sit on the counter, waiting for someone to take them to the recycling bin in the garage? Eliminate that aspect of clutter with stackable recycling bins. These recycling bins provide an economic, odor-reducing design for recyclables and trash. The bins’ lids are recessed slightly for easy stacking and condensing. The color-coded dials allow you to label the contents of each bin, and they fit beneath most counters for out-of-the-way storage.

Make Frequently Used Items More Accessible

Recognize what you use most often, and make those items easily accessible. Infrequently used items, like the roasting pan that you only use during Christmas and Thanksgiving, can go on high shelves or in the back of cabinets. They can even be stored outside the kitchen in the garage or attic. Store frequently used utensils together, separating stirring spoons and steak knives in easy to reach places, and put the melon baller and lemon zester in the far back of the drawer! Utilize drawer organizers to help separate utensils that are used frequently from the ones that are not. The same goes with pots and pans.

Free up Cabinet Space by Hanging Items and Utilizing Alternative Storage

Items like pots and pans can be hung underneath shelves and cabinets, freeing up cabinet space for other items. Organizers like a shelf pot rack keep kitchens clean and clutter-free in true restaurant style. These racks instantly free up cabinet space, offer easy access while cooking and look fantastic. Plus, these racks easily install into drywall, with no studs required, and are made of steel.

Other handy products like a xix-tier kitchen wall rack helps to relieve clutter on tables, counters and drawers. This rack has a slim, understated design, but the strong steel frame holds anything from cookbooks to cans of food. Standing 45-inches high, this rack provides great storage in a place where you might never think to utilize space.

Create Convenient Centers of Activity

Store related utensils, food items, and devices close to where they will be used. If you can successfully break your kitchen down into practical centers of activity, this will greatly assist you in reducing kitchen clutter. Whether you store foods in a pantry, cabinet, a closet, or someplace else entirely, don’t forget to go through periodically and clear out items that are hopelessly old or will never be used.

Stacking and condensing items in this area can be very helpful. Items like a stackable roll down can rack saves space and organizes canned food and drinks on easy to access shelves for fast retrieval and restocking. The rack’s compact shelves will fit neatly in either your pantry or cabinet, and stack or separate for custom fits.

Your cooking area includes your stove, oven, and the utensils that go with them. Make sure to store pots and pans, pot holders, spoons and spatulas in this part of your kitchen. A great item for this area is the Pan Tree, which organizes up to 14 pieces of cookware, including six pans, four lids and a Dutch oven conveniently. The Pan Tree easily stores in a cabinet or on a countertop.

Kitchen organization can be a daunting task. Remember to pace yourself. Unless you are moving in, don’t try to organize your kitchen all at once. It will be much simpler to go drawer by drawer, shelf by shelf, reducing clutter and creating the ideal kitchen

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Many people in America have started buying organic foods. Organic food sales have shot up from $180 million in 1980 to over $6.5 billion last year, not only in health food stores but in grocery stores as well. Actually, grocery stores sales made up fifty-six percent of organic food sales in the past year. Although organic food sales only make up two percent of national food sales, the organic market has definitely begun soaring, especially on Wall Street. Experts expect the figure to more than double by the year 2010. The USDA has finally released an official definition of what qualifies as “organic” food in response to the great increase in sales. It is also developing labeling standards which should be in effect by this summer. Up until the past couple of months, a definition of what actually qualifies as organic foods did not even exist. Throughout the past decade farmers and conventional farming organizations have been debating the need for federal organic labeling. Fear that the organic labels would create an unfair bias against conventional products kept conventional farmers from encouraging labeling. In December, the Grocery Manufactures of America actually complained about the new organic standards, claiming that the new labels will mislead consumers into believing that organic products are safer and more nutritious. The agricultural secretary denies the accusation of bias stating that although the organic seal will give more validity to organic products, the seal will not imply that organic foods are safer or more nutritious. Of course, users of organic foods often believe that organic foods are safer, since they contain fewer pesticides, more nutritious because they contain more trace minerals and nutrients, and also better for the environment because organic growing practices are kinder to the soil, sky, and water.

The new USDA standards mean you will get better organic food for your buck due to an official and national standard for what foods can be called organic. You will now know with certainty that the organic foods you purchase contain no synthetic pesticides and no added chemicals. Organic farmers will also use no genetic engineering, no irradiation and no sewage fertilization. Additionally, live-stock raised under these standards will be given 100 percent organic feed and will not be treated with antibiotics. Before the standardization, consumers often had to trust misleading labeling claims on organic products. Even with the new standards, the question is whether it is worth it to purchase organic. Americans who consume organic foods often have substantially higher monthly grocery costs. Actually, in 1998 average costs of organic foods were fifty-seven percent higher than conventional foods. Additionally, a recent report on 20/20 stated that organic foods contain dangerous bacteria such as E. coli and salmonella. However, more and more doctors believe that organic foods are safe and are well worth the additional cost. Those doctors who support organic eating often believe that the cumulative effects of toxins in our food, water, and air can be extremely harmful to our health. They also believe that anything we can do to reduce the toxins is well worth it.

If you only have a small budget but would like to go organic, there are still some things you can do. Some foods are more known for pesticide residue than others. Start with buying these if you can only buy limited amounts of organic foods. Citrus foods are usually not a high risk because of their thick skins, as well as asparagus, bananas, broccoli cauliflower, cherries, corn, onions, pineapple, sweet peas, and watermelon. These are considered by the FDA and EPA to be the ten cleanest foods. Additionally, make sure to wash all the produce you buy, whether or not it is organic. You can regularly take an antioxidant supplement which will help the body to remove any toxins that are on the produce. Most importantly, be sure to keep eating fruits and vegetables, as they are essential to good health.

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