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Hello everyone, I went testing out new beds yesterday. I found that I prefer a bed on the firm side but with a cushy top layer. I'm a side/back sleeper. I have never really tried a latex or memory foam bed but based on web research, I initially had my mind set on an all latex bed. I ended up really liking the feel of the memory foam beds I tried though I understand the negative side. To be honest, the most comfortable bed I found was from Natura World, the Naturapedic Mirror ($1600). They claimed it to eliminate off gassing and overheating. Unfortunately this retailer has a no return policy so I will have to find the bed elsewhere if I really want it (there is a 20 year warranty). http://www.naturaworld.com/mattress-mirror The bed consists of 4" plant based soy biofoam base, 2" talay latex and 2" plant based soy memory biofoam on top and covered with wool. In the store they marketed this as a green, natural bed (though not organic) and the website says its made from 60% green, natural or organic components. Does anyone have experience with these "biofoams" or Natura World beds? Is it possible to achieve the same feel with an all natural latex bed? I dont need to go overboard and purchase a 100% organic bed, but 100% natural would be nice. My last question is related to the negative perceptions of memory foam - is it more of a health issue (ie, sleeping on any bed with chemical components will cause health problems), a durability issue or an environmental issue? Thanks for any help and perspectives, this is a more complicated process than I envisioned!!
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The carpenter site links directly to it so I had it on my list as a "Carpenter site". In all fairness as well the site here does make the connection pretty clear. They too though seem to be "riding on" the popularity of Dr Breus which I find questionable since it seems pretty clear to me that he has "sold out" to the commercial value of his name. Phoenix |
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There's no question at all about who owns "sleepbetter.org" - just look up the WHOIS data on it and it says Carpenter owns it. A surprising number of individuals and companies fail to understand how much info is in domain's WHOIS listing... I once called a gentleman up at home and suggested that it was REALLY time for him to quit badmouthing me on his anonymously-run "review" site... since the next step was for officials to visit him at (read off his home address to him). :D |
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I have also found sites like this one http://www.robtex.com very helpful in giving "clues" when you are trying to track something down. Sometimes when there are several "linked" websites that you might want to know about, they will be on the same server for example. Another great source of information for finding sources you don't know about (as opposed to rating the ones you do) is a BBB search for a certain category in a certain city. I was amazed at what showed up sometimes that didn't show up in a google search. Sites like Thomasnet and Manta can also be very helpful. Love your story (laughing) Phoenix This message was modified Dec 6, 2010 by Phoenix
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Sure if you look hard enough you can find some clues, but they never come out and say the site is exclusively a promotional site for Carpenter, and that the seal or approval they portray prominently on the main page is "awarded" only to their own products (at least, I have never seen it on anything but theirs). And they say stuff like At SleepBetter.org, we also like to share tips on our favorite sleep related products, both in stores and online. and So look for the Sleep Better™ seal as a way to easily identify products recommended for their superior quality or scientifically based design. Which sure sound to me like they are trying to present themselves as a independent informational site. maybe even one that actually tests products from various sources. So while the deception may be not be criminal, it is enough to make me suspicious of anything else Carpenter tells me.
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The carpenter site links directly to it so I had it on my list as a "Carpenter site". In all fairness as well the site here does make the connection pretty clear.
They too though seem to be "riding on" the popularity of Dr Breus which I find questionable since it seems pretty clear to me that he has "sold out" to the commercial value of his name. Phoenix This message was modified Dec 6, 2010 by hellbed
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