Statistics show that stress is a major contributor to our sleep deficiency and the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute has indicated that in the United States there are over 70 million people who suffer from some kind of sleep deficiency on a regular basis. Experts believe that adults should be getting on average of approximately 8 full hours of sleep a night. Less and more then this optimal number is a possible contributor to heart related diseases.

It is important to note that of the 70 million who are suffering from sleep loss, as many as 40 million have a chronic problem. Although women seem to suffer more from this problem, it is something that we can all fall victim to.

According to a yearly study by the Better Sleep Council there are on average approximately 65% of United States citizens who are regularly losing sleep primarily due to stress in their lives. Nearly half of those surveyed stated that they had lost sleep at least one night during the previous week, and 16% suffered from stress related insomnia.

Despite the fact that many of these victims have similar experiences regarding the reason for their lack of sleep, only 27% of the women surveyed recognized that sleep has a large effect on your overall health. What people fail to see however is what kind of full effect not getting enough sleep can have. This can adversely affect you in some unexpected ways.

According to researchers there is a possible correlation to weight gain and sleep. According to some of the findings at the Atlanta School of Sleep Medicine a hormone called ghrelin, which works with leptin to serve as a balance system for hunger, is a chemical that causes you to feel hungry. The leptin counters this when you eat, causing you to feel full, or satisfied. When you fail to get enough sleep it is believed that you do not produce the needed amount of leptin, causing you to feel hungrier throughout the day. When you get enough rest, it is possible that this will curve your need to eat.

There are many reasons why sleep is important, and in the end the most important thing to remember is you could be sleeping on small twin over full bunk beds or a mattress made for an emperor, all that will really make a difference in whether or not you get a good night sleep is if you have clean and fresh linens, and a clean and calm mind. The rest will take care of itself.

Most people have felt or seen a bed made of memory foam.  Memory foam is made from visco-elastic polyurethane foam.  Polyurethane is non-biodegradable because it is synthetic and made from petroleum products which means these mattresses will remain in our landfills for a very long time.  Compare this to cotton which is a renewable resource and also bio-degradable.

As of 2007 all mattresses sold in the United States must resist open flames.  To conform to this requirement given by the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), all mattresses containing any synthetic materials must be treated with flame-retarding chemicals.  If a polyurethane foam mattress were to catch on fire it would release deadly fumes.

Organic cotton mattresses are free of dangerous chemicals and they will not burst into flames and emit deadly fumes if it were to catch on fire.  Our mattresses have an exclusive fire protection system which features a non-toxic and naturally derived fire barrier system. It is approved and exceeds the requirements from the CPSC.

When you sleep on an organic cotton mattress you will be able to breathe comfortably, knowing you are not breathing in harmful chemicals.  Your baby’s safety and health is not something that should be compromised and neither is yours!  By sleeping on an organic cotton mattress from EarthLinens.com you and your baby will be protected and you both will get better sleep.  Sleep comfortably!

Bamboo is one of the fastest-growing species in the world, growing up to 48 inches a day. They are easy to mass produce too, allocating only about 3 to 4 months prior to harvesting. Using bamboo in organic sheets will not only be beneficial to the user but it gives back to the environment as well since it does not use pesticide which usually destroys the natural nutrients of the soil and makes it more prone to erosion. Its farmers will not experience any adverse effects from constant exposure to chemical.

Organic Travel Sheets by BedVoyage can give you all the benefits of bamboo. Evidence of how organic it really is, is found in the natural sheen of its cloth. These organic travel sheets were also designed for the travelers’ convenience. It has a patent-pending design where the top sheet is attached to the fitted sheet found at the foot of the bed. Just one snap on all four corners and you’re ready for a fitful night’s sleep. BedVoyage’s travel sheets come in sizes for Twin, Double, Queen and King Size beds. The set also comes with a pillowcase and a tote for portable drag and drop. The best thing about BedVoyage and its bamboo sheets though is that they tend to be less expensive than Egyptian cotton. Its king size sheets are in the market for only $209.00.

There is a slight precaution in terms of caring for such natural products though. As these organic sheets do not contain blends of polyester unlike most commercial products, they will stretch easily if not cared for.  No harmful chemicals should also be used for its washing. The best way to treat them is through baking soda and vinegar in cold wash or a mild detergent. Fabric softeners should not be used. If cared for well, viscose from bamboo sheets may even last longer than synthetics, all the more reason to take care of such a valuable asset for fitful nights ahead.