Not to give you and your family something else to worry about, but here's something everyone should be aware of:

Electromagnetic radiation (EMR) Affects Sleep Quality

Here's How:  

The coils in Innerspring Mattresses act as antennas that attract man-made radio waves.  While sleeping on springs these waves "ground" from the coils through our sleeping bodies.  Serotonin is converted into Melatonin by the Pineal Gland, and this process is much more active at night during sleep then it is during the waking hours.   Exposure to High levels of Electromagnetic Radiation has been proven to Lower the amounts of Melatonin produced by the body at night.

Okay, So why is Melatonin so important anyways?

Melatonin is a very powerful Antioxidant that Fights Cancer!

Melatonin has very powerful Anti-Aging properties

Melatonin keeps our Immune System Strong!

Melatonin Regulates our Circadian Rhythms

So Now we know-- No Innerspring Mattresses!  ...What are our options?  

One might assume that a "Memory Foam" mattress might be the way to go.  Unfortunately, these mattresses are treated with petro-chemicals that contain harmful Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs).  Your family's best option would be a Natural Latex Mattress--Void of both VOC's and the Springs that disrupt Melatonin Production

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