Choosing a new Mattress: Natural Mattresses

When choosing a new mattress, it's tough to know where to start especially there is more choice in the form of natural mattresses to help aid a good night’s rest. If you are looking for a new mattress, some of the questions to ask are what kind of sleeper are you?

What firmness suits you? Are you are aware of the benefits of natural mattresses, organic cotton and organic latex? There are so many questions and 4 Living can give you the answers. 4 Living are proud to offer a versatile and luxurious collection of natural mattress and are confident the range includes something for everyone. 4 Living believe it's important to offer a customizable and versatile collection, as everyone has entirely different preferences when it comes to natural mattresses.

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A good mattress is the key to a full night’s rest. We spend roughly a third of our lives asleep, so it is essential that we have the vitality and energy in order to truly make the most of the other two thirds. With the stresses and pressures of everyday life, it's more important than ever to achieve that ever-elusive perfect night's sleep. Parents of young children cherish every moment of quality sleep they can get, as well as every moment of sleep their child gets. Comfortable, supportive, relaxing, natural mattresses can be the answer to all of these problems and can provide you with an extra injection of energy for the day ahead.

It may not have every occurred to you to ask the question 'what kind of sleeper am I?', which could mean your current mattress isn't right for you. You should consider whether you are a side-sleeper, back-sleeper, front & back-sleeper or a bit of everything. If you just pay attention for one or two nights, you'll easily be able to define the type of sleeper you are. Next, you have to ascertain what is interrupting your sleep: do you wake up with an aching back or a sore shoulder? Or perhaps you feel the need to change position, which unsettles you. You may see all of these as problems, 4 Living sees them as opportunities to provide perfect, comfortable, natural mattresses.

4 Living believe than non-organic pesticides and insecticides can be a health hazard. In order to achieve a pure and uninterrupted night's sleep, the air you breathe must be, in turn, pure. 4 Living believe in using Organic and sustainable products, wherever possible. 4 Living have sourced a fantastic range of organic mattresses from Abaca (based in south Wales) and Prolana (Based in Germany),both of whom share 4 Living's organic philosophy and have a passion for producing comfortable, environmentally friendly natural mattresses.

So, you're a side-sleeper. One of the most important factors, when trying to get a better night's sleep (and in life generally) is proper spinal alignment. When you lie on your side, you spine will slightly shift from its natural resting position. The muscles in your back will naturally adjust, which could lead to aches and pains further down the line. As well as spinal alignment, you must make sure your blood flow in not constricted at all in your arms and shoulders. 4 Living are proud offer a solution to both of these problems; a simple idea, engineered for comfort. If you are a side sleeper, a natural mattress with what is a called a 'Shoulder Zone' is perfect for you. The 'Shoulder Zone' is created by creating small channels deep within the mattress, which leads to a softer, supportive area in which your shoulder can comfortably sit. The 'Shoulder Zone' will enable your spine to return to a comfortable alignment and help you get that peaceful night's rest.

If you sleep on your back or on your front, you won't need one of 4 Living’s natural mattresses with what is called ‘shoulder zone’. The most important thing for front and back sleepers is proper distribution of weight and pressure on the body. An organic natural latex mattress, with the firmness of your choice (Soft, Medium or Firm) is a great way to achieve the comfort you need. Organic latex is made from the natural sap of the rubber tree which is frothed up, and baked and hand moulded into an organic latex natural mattress. The natural mattresses are then wrapped in a completely organic woollen cover. Synthetic memory foam mattresses are made using chemicals and materials which are potentially harmful to breathe in, as well as having poor moisture and temperature regulating properties. Cotton in among the most treated plants in the world when it comes to pesticides, which is why every millimetre of cotton used in the entire natural mattress collection is organic. Natural latex is the perfect natural alternative to synthetic latex, as it provides tremendous support and comfort, as well as regulating moisture and heat (unlike natural mattresses, synthetic memory foam is well-known for over-heating, leading to an uncomfortable night's sleep).

You should now have a good idea of the type of mattress which is suited to you, as well as the various factors to take into account when buying a new mattress. 4 Living understand how important it is to make the perfect natural mattress choice, which is why their team of mattress experts is always happy to advise or answer any questions. 4 Living's mattress and bed showroom is located in East Sussex, near Eastbourne. You can test a variety of different natural mattresses out and even have a snooze!

4 Living believe in attention to detail. Every little component of a natural mattress goes into creating the end product and they believe that their collection of organic mattresses exemplifies this passionate attention to detail.