I recently threw out my mattress last week! Thanks to my sister-in-law. She informed me the dangers of Mattresses and how it is destroying my health.
So, back in the 60's, The mattresses were made of polyurethane foam, a petroleum based material that emits volatile compounds that can cause respiratory problems and skin irritation! And it has gotten much worse now. Compounds used today that we know of are mattresses filled with synthetic materials, toxic mesh.
Formaldehyde is used as an adhesive that holds mattresses together has been linked to asthma, allergies, and lung, nose, and throat cancers.
Some mattresses contain cotton pesticides and flame retardant chemicals which can cause cancer and nervous system disorders.
According to a book called, " Toxic Bedroom," a memory foam mattress model was found to emit 61 chemicals including carcinogens, benzene and naphthalene! How insane, right?!!
Formaldehyde which is found in majority of mattresses, probable the one you are sleeping on right now?.... This chemical is linked to ALS risks or other nervous system consequences! It is a respiratory irritant that causes chest pain, shortness of breath, coughing, and nose and throat irritation.
Formaldehyde was banned in 2011 by the U.S. government, yet despite the banning, it is still being used. It can be found in schools, cars, homes, and even personal skin care products!!
Another dangerous material found in mattresses is cotton! Cotton is confirmed to be one of the dirtiest crops due to use of pesticides, such as Aldicarb. Aldicarb is cotton's second best-selling insecticide is poisonous to humans and wildlife, and is still used in 25 countries, including the U.S.!! 16 states in the U.S. reported this insecticide in their groundwater.
There are more chemicals used in mattresses but I will leave you to do the rest of the mattress discovery! I will leave links below for you to continue your journey to a toxic-free bedroom and home. Why would this matter, you may say?
Well, Read this blog again and then ask yourself.... So, how can I minimize toxins in my life that will prevent me from experiencing dis-ease, illness, sickness, and zero hospital bills? Well, Start at home.
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2008/03/should-you-ditch-your-chemical-mattress/
http://www.foxnews.com/health/2015/07/27/dangers-formaldehyde-lurk-in-everyday-products.html
https://rodaleinstitute.org/chemical-cotton/
https://www.amazon.com/Toxic-Bedrooms-Walter-Bader-ebook/dp/B004VBI150
7 steps to a non-toxic bedroom:
http://naturesnurtureblog.com/how-to-create-a-non-toxic-bedroom/
Top Natural fibers for bedding, curtains, and rugs:
http://www.naturalfibres2009.org/en/fibres/
Thank you so much for reading this, I hope I gave you enough valid information for you to start making changes to have a toxic-free bedroom! Be the change! And As always much love, and until next time, Peace! :)
Check out my mattress video here! I show you an alternative mattress to buy!