The Toxic Bedroom

Most of us spend about one-third of our lives in bed-and that's just when we're sleeping. According to the National Sleep Foundation, between 50 and 70 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders, and 40 million of us have chronic sleep problems. What most people don't realize is that the bed they sleep in can be the actual cause of their problems.

Many popular mattresses are a chemical nightmare, constructed of polyurethane foam, which is made from a petrochemical base combined with a chemical potpourri of stabilizers, catalysts, surfactants, fire retardants, antimicrobial additives and colorants. These chemicals are associated with environmental problems as well as human health hazards such as chronic bronchitis, impaired lung function, breathlessness, nausea, vomiting and allergic reactions. Some are potential carcinogens and reproductive toxins.

In Toxic Bedrooms, you'll learn how beds may be one of the single-most overlooked causes of people's health problems in the world today. Author Walter Bader shows you how to shop for a safe and healthy organic mattress and provides tips for making all parts of your bedroom-from the walls to the floors to the closets-toxin free. Whether you are interested in a cleaner environment or improved health for you and your family, Toxic Bedrooms is essential reading for a good night's sleep.