Laura's Blog

Written By Laura / December 29, 2011

According to the Centers for Disease Control, 70 million Americans are affected by sleep loss and sleeping disorders. Are you one of them?

Written By Laura / November 15, 2011

Generally speaking, lying on your back creates the most consistent support for your spine, but there can be other factors to consider.

Written By Laura / May 02, 2011

We couldn’t resist the most unusual story we’ve heard so far about why one of our customers needed a new casing! Read on for a touching birth story, generously shared with us by this very happy Mom.

Written By Laura / March 16, 2011

Babies sleep for 14-18 hours per day and their brain development is so rapid that 70% of adult brain growth is achieved by age two. Babies are also exceptionally vulnerable to toxins in their environment.

Written By Laura / June 23, 2010

Salon.com has published an important expose about the dangers of flame retardant chemicals. Read more about "The Poison Crib".

Written By Laura / May 26, 2010

If you’re allergic to latex, you’re likely already aware of it. Never heard of such a thing? This overview may help you understand latex allergy better, and the Savvy Rest organic mattress, too.

Written By Laura / April 14, 2010

We’re a little embarrassed but mostly delighted that author Stefanie Iris Weiss has featured Savvy Rest natural latex mattresses in her new book.

Written By Laura / March 16, 2010

If your back pain is keeping you from deep, restorative sleep, you’re not one in a million, unfortunately--you’re one of millions.

Written By Laura / October 22, 2009

What's the difference between Dunlop and Talalay? For a tangible understanding, we turn to the reliable cake metaphor.

Written By Laura / September 09, 2009

One of our favorite things about helping customers in our local store is showing couples that no matter how different they are, a Savvy Rest can accommodate both people in comfort.