There are many choices, and it can be confusing to determine the best mattress covers for allergies. I will help you break it down to what is most important for your family. The best mattress covers for allergies, dust mites, bed bugs and pet allergens are those that are non-toxic, breathable and waterproof! Mattress covers…
If you or your children have chemical sensitivities, allergies, asthma or other breathing problems, or you simply desire a healthier indoor environment, we highly recommend the EnviroKlenz Air Purifiers. What makes the EnviroKlenz Mobile Air Purifier System different from other air purifiers? The 2-stage filter system doesn’t just filter airborne toxins, it neutralizes and destroys…
Watch this video to learn how toxins impact your child’s developing brain: The inescapable conclusion is… There is no safe level of exposure Extremely low levels of chemicals have a major impact on your child’s developing brain. Risk assessments done by the EPA show that babies and young children are about ten times more vulnerable to…
Air quality is at dangerous levels from fire smoke With wildfires in the western US and Canada, the air quality has been quite bad in many areas across the US. Air currents are causing smoke to drift thousands of miles east, bringing dangerously unhealthy air quality readings throughout the US, including the East Coast and the…
I remember a time when cell phones, laptops and the Internet didn’t exist – and it was not that long ago. Now most of us are so dependent on these devices that we can’t imagine being without them. EMF protection is something we now need to consider. Scientists are beginning to uncover the potential dangers and…
One of the most important decisions a parent can make is choosing the best mattress for kids, and more importantly – an organic kids mattress. In shopping for an organic kids mattress, price and comfort may be your top priorities. But did you know that even organic mattresses can have toxicity issues? Since your kids…
You want the safest possible sleep situation for your baby and you might have been told to get a breathable crib mattress. But is this really necessary and how do you know what’s right for your baby? Does a Breathable Crib Mattress Prevent SIDS? The CPSC ‘Back to Sleep’ campaign makes it clear that the…
Spring is a wonderful time of year with warm days, budding trees and blooming flowers. It’s also the time when tree, grass, and weed pollens fill the air. It can be challenging if you or your children have allergies. An allergy is an over-reaction of the immune system that results in inflammation and the release of histamines….
Getting plenty of healthy sleep is the most important thing you can do for yourself. If you’re having difficulty sleeping, one of the most overlooked but effective changes you can make is your mattress. The wrong mattress can be the cause of tossing and turning throughout the night, resulting in aches and pains and chronic…
Do innerspring coil mattresses amplify EMFs? I’ve done some research into this theory and found that this claim is not supported by science. The one study that has been used as evidence was reported incorrectly by a blogger. This study actually stated that metal springs in a mattress have a field-attenuating influence, meaning that they…
Everyday cleaning products can contain numerous chemicals that are not safe for anyone, but especially babies and young children. Natural cleaning products are a better alternative to these toxic cleaners. Breathing in volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from cleaning products can cause irritation and inflammation in respiratory airways. Many of the chemicals in cleaning products can…
Have you heard the Consumer Product Safety Commission has banned more phthalates? That’s a good thing, since phthalates are hormone disruptors and developmental toxins. They can harm reproductive and brain development and have been linked to obesity and asthma. Phthalates are a definite risk to babies. You certainly don’t want phthalates in your crib mattress!…