All of us desire a good night’s sleep every night. A healthier and more productive sleep may be more likely with a suitable bed and mattress.

We’re only one month into 2011 yet how many New Year resolutions regarding being healthier this year have already fallen by the wayside as old temptations and habits creep back into everyday life? Luckily leading a healthy life is not just about an expensive gym membership or pounding the pavement every morning; it’s also about getting a good night’s sleep and making the most of your time in bed. Carpetright are constantly looking at ways we can improve the quality of our sleep and that research feeds directly to their extensive range of high quality divan beds, bed frames, mattresses and bedding.

According to research, one in three people get less than five hours sleep a night and lack of sleep can impact your health, productivity and daily performance. Anything from diet to the time you choose to go to bed can impact your sleep patterns but you can combat this with a high quality mattress or bed. Choosing the right divan bed or bed frame can be tricky. Yet whether you’re driven by price, style or space, Carpetright stock a range of beds engineered to aid comfort, relaxation and a better all-round sleep.  Selecting a solid top divan bed will add support while a more sumptuous sprung top divan bed will add comfort to your sleeping experience and prolong the life of your bed and mattress. If you’re not looking to invest in a divan bed, Carpetright also stock a wide selection of bedsteads and bed frames in a variety of woods and metals. A new bed frame can aid restful sleep by offering better circulation of air to your mattress as well as add to the mood or style of the room.

An alternative to buying a new bed is investing in a new mattress. If you’re looking for additional support then a foam mattressor memory foam mattress will give additional support as you sleep while a traditional coil mattress provides a comfortable sleep for all. If your sleepless nights are caused by a partner then a hybrid mattress, including memory foam and open coil springs, are constructed to ensure even the most agile of sleepers next to you will not affect how many Z’s you are able to get.

Another way to combat restless sleep is to ensure your body stays at the correct temperature throughout the night. Amongst Carpetright’s range of mattresses and bedding products, the Coolmax collection is engineered to control sleep temperature. The revolutionary fabric has been tested in specialist sports clothing and now forms part of Carpetright’s range of mattress protectors and bed clothing. Reduce sweat and broken sleep by engineering your bed to maintain optimum body temperature all night long.

Are you feeling tired? Do you get enough sleep everyday?  Sleep is an  important part of our daily activities which helps us recharge, grow and rejuvenate for the next day. Sleep is helpful to humans as well as animals for it helps our bodies conserve energy. Sleep is a natural cycle that we take part in whilst being conscious or semi-conscious of our surroundings. Without adequate sleep sleep, we live an unhealthy life and feel weak all the time.

With the daily stresses of life continually piling on and not enough hours in the day to get everything done, one of the most common things that people tend to cheat themselves out of is a good night’s sleep. Spoonk acupressure mats offer a natural way to get a deeper and more restful sleep at the end of the day, enabling its users to break this cycle and make sleep deprivation a thing of the past.

The Spoonk mat uses over 6,000 firm plastic points which stimulate circulation and oxygenate the body and brain. In just 20 minutes, the Spoonk acupressure mat can help lead to deep sleep for its user. While others turn to sleeping pills that come with a long list of side effects and can sometimes become addictive, Spoonk’s natural remedy to sleep deprivation offers its users a wide range of benefits. In addition to better sleep, regular users of the Spoonk acupressure mat report improved blood circulation, boosted energy, a deeper sense of relaxation, eased muscle tension, reduced back, neck, hip and joint pain, increased oxygen flow, improved digestion, strengthened immune system, stimulated libido and an overall improvement of balance in the body.

Both portable and light, the mat requires nothing to plug in or heat up, making it a convenient and energy efficient product. Better yet, Spoonk is dedicated to offering a sleep technique that is not only natural, but is made of natural materials as well. The mat consists of a 100% cotton cover, recyclable non-toxic ABS plastic points and a plant-based eco-foam which does not contain off-gassing chemicals (created with Variable Pressure Foaming™ technology), a process that sets the standard in environmentally responsible foam manufacturing. Spoonk’s commitment to the environment, in addition to its dedication to achieving deeper relaxation, is just one more reason to help you sleep at night!

Sleep is essential for us to be renewed and energized.  However, if your mattress has bed bugs, sleep may not be that peaceful. It may involve a lot of scratching instead. Bed bugs take nourishment from blood, and they search for their meal at nighttime, while you are asleep.  Cleanliness and good hygeine will discourage bedbugs. There are also ways of protecting our mattresses to discourage bed bugs, keeping your family safe and sound.

adence Keen Innovations (CKI) has recently announced that it will be the exclusive distributor of Allergy Technologies’ ActiveGuard™ Mattress Liners, which kill bed bugs within 72 hours, to the cruise industry and other CKI-supported hospitality facilities.

CKI is the leading provider of sleep solutions to the hospitality industry and a preeminent leader of bedding products to cruise line market. ActiveGuard mattress liners are a new revolutionary alternative to encasements that are thin, comfortable liners and are odorless – and they work fast against bed bugs.

The new distribution deal makes Cadence Keen the exclusive distributor of ActiveGuard mattress liners for the cruise segment of the hospitality industry, according to Gus Carey, founder of Allergy Technologies.

“We are truly excited to be partnering with Cadence Keen Innovations,” said Carey. ”Cadence Keen’s leadership in the field of bedding distribution to the cruise line and other sectors of the hospitality industry instantly introduces ActiveGuard mattress liners to a global range of customers.  Our liners represent an easy and effective approach to killing bed bugs that is unrivaled in pest control.”

So as the war rages on against the bed bug infestation on land, so too will the fight continue at sea, led by Allergy Technologies (www.allergytechnologies.com). ActiveGuard mattress liners are a vital tool as part of any Pest Management Professional’s (PMP’s) bed bug treatment and control strategy program.

Essentially, ActiveGuard is an active mattress and box spring liner that provides a proactive step in any comprehensive bed bug control program for managing bed bugs. The impregnated liner is ideal for all residential applications and allows PMPs to deliver confidence and security backed by years of testing.  Unlike encasements, ActiveGuard is the ONLY unrivaled preventative standalone tool that continues to kill newly introduced bed bugs beyond the life-cycle of this pest.

ActiveGuard mattress liners have been lab and field tested on a variety of bed bug strains by research entomologists. The liners do not involve any airborne sprays or powders and no maintenance is required. It is one of the few bed bug products with both published lab and field data.

“ActiveGuard mattress liners are a revolutionary product that can be used in comprehensive bed bug control strategies and as a standalone preventative tool,” said Joseph Latino, Allergy Technologies’ Director of Sales and Marketing. ”As a preventative tool, ActiveGuard is uniquely situated as the only pro-active treatment approach for both mattresses and box springs that continues to kill bed bugs beyond their lengthy life cycle.”

ActiveGuard mattress liners are easy-to-install and they deliver a slow-release formulation that kills bed bugs but also kills dust mites in mattresses and box springs for up to two years.

The liners come in four sizes that accommodate most mattresses and box springs, and ActiveGuard mattress liners have been lab and field tested on a variety of bed bug strains by research entomologists. The liners need no airborne sprays or powders and no maintenance is required. It is one of the few bed bug products with both published lab and field data.

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A good night’s sleep is always beneficial to your health and temperament. Before going to sleep, I make sure that everything is perfectly laid out even though I’m tired and I’ve had a bad day. Sometimes, I forget to eat before bedtime but the one thing that I take for granted is the comfort of my own bed because it’s familiar to me.

Sleeping on a hand-me-down? In a new relationship or recently divorced? Dogs or kids had an accident in bed? Waking up tired and uncomfortable every morning? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you probably need a new mattress. Look no further – Leggett & Platt, the 127-year-old mainstay in the bedding industry that makes the innersprings that give mattresses their bounce, is awarding a new mattress to one consumer as part of The Virgin Mattress Contest.

Through October 11, visitors to Leggett & Platt’s The Virgin Mattress YouTube Channel can compete to win a new mattress made with VertiCoil® Edge™ innersprings, valued at approximately $1,300. VertiCoil Edge, the newest technology in innerspring, is part of the VertiCoil family, which enjoyed the most successful product launch in the history of Leggett & Platt’s Bedding Group. To enter the contest, visitors must upload a video response to The Virgin Mattress Contest video, sharing why they deserve a new mattress.

The Virgin Mattress Contest is part of a new social media campaign Leggett & Platt designed to connect with consumers. At the conclusion of the contest, the company will launch a series of comedic webisodes that follows a couple in their quest to fight off an arch nemesis and save the family mattress store from financial ruin.

“This is completely new for the bedding industry,” said Mark Quinn, Segment Vice President of Marketing for the residential furnishings segment of Leggett & Platt. “We’re launching a social campaign that takes a fun look at a couple’s efforts to redeem their family mattress business. Humorous customers, sleazy salespeople and crazy bedroom stories make up a tale that will make you think twice about your current mattress.”

Contest entries will be judged on creativity and their legitimate need for a new mattress. The winner will be announced on October 13.

“Consumers already know that a good night’s sleep can improve their quality of life,” said Quinn. “We want them to also understand the role the mattress plays in their sleep, and thus their life. Life happens in the bedroom, and consumers often don’t replace their mattress as frequently as they should.”

Leggett & Platt will support and promote the contest through YouTube, Facebook, Twitter. A related free iPhone application will be available for download later this year.

Visit TheVirginMattress.com for official rules of The Virgin Mattress Contest.

A good sleep is one of the best gifts we can have to maintain our well being. With a good night’s rest, we are able to function the next day with fully charged stamina, more patience and more focus on our tasks. Therefore, it is essential that we have the best sleeping conditions. Different solutions suit different people but some of us like to start with a good mattress free of allergens.

Savvy Rest is a member of the Sustainable Furnishings Council and is certified by Green America.  They are the makers of the “Savvy Rest Organic Mattress”, an all-natural latex, made from the sap of the rubber tree. The casing is certified organic wool and certified organic cotton. Independent organic certifications add credibility to the brand. The company posts organic certifications and independent materials testing results on its web site: http://www.savvyrest.com. The site features the industry’s most comprehensive consumer education, including over 50 articles on materials, design, and sleep issues. This small organic mattress and bedding manufacturer in central Virginia has grown over 400% in four years, and leads a surging market niche.

Savvy Rest attributes its growth to increasing demand for healthful, eco-friendly products, creative staff (none with MBAs or sales backgrounds), thorough research, and strong relationships with 60+ independent stores. In 2005, Savvy Rest had one idea and two staff. Today, the company employs 15 people. In 2006, Savvy Rest sold 90% of its products directly to consumers. In 2010, over 90% of sales are through the company’s growing network of dealers—the broadest among organic mattress manufacturers.

In addition to distinguishing between natural and synthetic latex, the Savvy Rest web site also educates consumers on the differences among mattresses labeled organic. Prior to 2005, even mattresses called “organic” were made with cotton fiber filling, which grows hard or lumpy in a short time. Cotton fiber also harbors dust mites, a major allergen.

Savvy Rest’s founder, Michael Penny, a 30-year yoga practitioner, developed a layered mattress design that is customized for each person, based on their height, weight, sleeping positions, and pain issues. Savvy Rest Organic Mattresses can be configured differently on each side to accommodate couples, and can be customized to any dimensions.

The company offers a 90-day exchange period during which customers can change layers to alter the “feel”.

The Savvy Rest bedding line includes organic mattress toppers, sheets, mattress pads, and pillows.

Savvy Rest Company Firsts

1. First to offer natural Dunlop or natural Talalay latex, or a combination.
2. First to offer personalized layering, and first to allow layer exchange.
3. First to post USDA organic certifications on the company web site.
4. First to share materials testing from independent labs in the U.S. and Germany.
5. First to use certified organic wool as a natural flame barrier.
6. First to offer organic mattresses in a custom dimension or shape.

Here’s a video on the benefits of Latex Mattresses.