Do you have a Sleep Oasis®? If not, it’s easy to create one with luxurious bamboo bedding. If you’ve never experienced the pleasure of bamboo bedding, you probably wonder what all the talk is about. But for those of us who revel in the pleasure of slipping into bamboo bedding at night there’s little doubt why we would never go back to cotton or silk. Sadly, restful, deep sleep is not enjoyed by everyone. In fact, millions of Americans suffer from various sleep disorders that have a monumental impact on their well-being. Bamboo bedding can significantly improve erratic sleep. Here are 10 of the most obvious, proven reasons why people say yes to bamboo bedding and create their Sleep Oasis®...
There are thousands of ways bamboo is used daily throughout the world. At Island Slumber, we believe that sleeping on luxurious bamboo sheets and bedding is the most comforting. Would it surprise you to know that over 2.5 billion people throughout the world use bamboo for many versatile purposes -- each? Belonging to a subfamily of grass, bamboo is one of the most versatile plants on planet earth and by far, the most sustainable. If you’re using bamboo in a building project, for instance, you’ll discover its distinct advantages. Extreme elasticity, fire resistant, and because bamboo’s fibers run axially, it has a stronger tensile strength than steel! Bamboo is naturally pesticide resistant and helps to rebuild eroded soil. It is...
Because They're Healthier for You and the Planet. Sustainable is a word, a concept, an important part of being eco-friendly. We see it, read about it, and, if we’re good stewards of the Earth, make it part of our lives. Buying eco-friendly products means that you care about the resources of our planet. It’s an important statement about who you are and how you live. When you buy and support a sustainable, eco-friendly brand, you can feel good about your choice. Sadly, many companies and groups throw the word “sustainable” around to refer solely to whatever issue relevant to their perspective. However, there’s also an upside. Today, more than 90% of CEOs say that developing sustainable products and services is...
Determining your most well-suited sleep position means a more rejuvenating sleep with less pain and annoyance. Not only is sleeping important, but also what position you sleep in. Many studies and research have been done to suggest there are preferred sleep positions that best accommodate certain conditions or maladies. Here are some of the most common conditions many people wrestle with in an attempt to get a good night’s rest. Following these tested recommendations could greatly improve the quality of your sleep. Shoulder Pain Certain positions, such as sleeping on your side, can put additional stress on your shoulder because sleeping on your side causes your shoulder to bear a lot of the weight of your torso. Try sleeping on...
Everyone loves that fresh-smelling, softness of clean laundry right out of the dryer. The important question is: Are you using toxic dryer sheets made from synthetic polyester and chemicals to achieve the results? If so, it’s time to know that there is a natural, safer way to do your laundry. Organic wool dryer balls contain NO toxic chemicals and can be re-used for up to 1000 loads! Wool dryer balls soften your clothes and reduce static cling -- naturally. They also speed up the drying process, which saves money, time, and energy. Because they are made of natural materials, they can be returned to the earth at the end of their life and do not need to be sent to...
