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Tips for choosing the right mattress

November 25, 2020 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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Experts agree that getting enough sleep and maintaining good sleeping habits is one of the key ways to look after your health. And that makes sense, when you think about the fact that we spend a substantial amount of our life sleeping. Most adults need around 7 to 9 hours of sleep per day, with a slight variation according to age and health. If you also read or watch TV in bed, the amount of use your mattress gets goes up even more. The ...

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Guide to a toxin-free & eco-friendly bedroom

March 2, 2020 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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Collaborative post Your bedroom is your haven: a place to relax and release stress after a long day. But are there any toxins lurking in your sleep space that could be making you ill? Each item you bring into your bedroom, whether it be the mattress you sleep on or the paint on the walls, could also bring in harmful air pollutants. Not only are these toxins unhealthy for you, but they are also dangerous for the environment. This guide ...

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A foam mattress, but not as you know it: Leesa mattress review

December 12, 2018 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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How comfy is your mattress? I absolutely need a decent night’s sleep to function properly, so a good mattress is a must-have for me.  I’ve recently been trying out the Leesa mattress, to see how it delivers on comfort and support. We’ve had our Leesa mattress for over a month now, and I’ve deliberately waited this long to write my review.  I think it takes a while to get used to a new mattress, and I wanted to sleep on it for ...

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