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Millions of people complain about not being able to sleep or simply not feeling rested after a night of rest. While this can be attributed to everything from insomnia to restless leg syndrome, it's not as well known that it could be your environment! As Margaret Renzullo spoke of on Greenovate, she had a horrible time trying to get any rest at all in her outdated home. How exactly can the surroundings in your home be causing you not to get your much needed rest? There are many, but here is a sampling of why you may be thinking about sleep more than you are sleeping.
Poor Air Quality
Poor air quality is definitely one of the things that can be factored into not getting enough zzz's. Painting the walls with a low or no VOC paint can be a wonderful option. Another method of breathing easier in the bedroom is to use a clay plaster that produces negative ions. It's thought by some that these negative ions can increase the flow of oxygen to the brain.
There's Nasty Stuff in Your Mattress and Pillows
Have you ever noticed that an old mattress can seem like it weighs a ton? Personally, I never gave this a second thought until Christina, a green designer, said that this was because they become full of dust mites and their droppings! Ugh! Christina was on Greenovate helping her friend, Margaret, green her home. Even a two-year-old pillow can attribute 10% of its weight to the critters and their droppings. How can anyone possibly sleep well on something full of these tiny bugs? So, if your mattress is old and heavy, please think about getting a new one! If you absolutely cannot get a new one just yet, there is still a smaller step you can take; you can get a hypo-allergenic, natural mattress cover. If you do buy a new one, don't just throw your old one out on the side of the road! There are companies that will take it off your hands, separate components, and recycle your mattress!
Of course, these are only but a few of the main things you could consider if you want to turn your bedroom into a greener, healthier sanctuary. You can also have a look at the series Detox Your Home: In the Bedroom, which has some very useful information as well.
Hankering for a home makeover? Manifest your green American Dream with tips from Planet Green TV's Greenovate.
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