What is wrong with cotton in mattresses?
Dust mites live in cotton batting. They live their entire life cycle in the cotton eating, reproducing, excreting, etc. Some people have a dust mite allergy which means they have an allergic reaction to the mites, their cast skins, fecal material and secretions. A dust mite allergy may present as a stuffy or runny nose, sneezing, coughing or watery eyes. They can also trigger asthma attacks. Dust mites do not live in wool or natural latex, so these are the best ingredients for a mattress. See http://healthandenergy.com/dust_mites.htm for more information. 6. What are the negatives of innerspring mattresses? Innerspring mattresses can create pressure points. Certain parts of your body push into a mattress more than other; for example, your shoulders and hips. An innerspring mattress “pushes back” against your body in those exact points. A pressure point can reduce blood flow to the area which typically makes a person toss and turn. The more you toss and turn at night, your quality of sl
