Jack Dell’Accio is a health and wellness enthusiast, sustainability and chemical-free advocate, and Eco Citizen Award recipient. He’s also the founder and CEO of Essentia and today’s guest. This one's a very focused conversation. It's all about everything there is to know about what makes mattresses toxic or healthy, and why it's so important to get this piece right. It makes a lot of sense that this should be one of the more scrutinized purchases you make. We spend a third of our lives on our mattress! But it's a complex and competitive market, making it really difficult for consumers to know what they're dealing with. You’re in luck, though, as Jack is here to field questions like a pro on this yet underappreciated element of our overall well being. For those of you interested in exploring Jack's innovative and non-toxic mattress company, Essentia, I highly recommend it. We have one here at home and it's truly incredible in every way. Visit lukestorey.com/essentia and use the code LUKE for a sweet discount! 00:03:43 — Making the Perfect Mattress Latex was the key, but it wasn't enough 2012 patented a new mattress core Introduction to athletes as "performance sleep" Removing toxins/stimulants from the sleep environment Microscopy demos of changed blood behavior Sleep is the ultimate biohack Nothing provides better recovery REM/Deep sleep vs. waking stages of sleep Importance of routine to prep your brain for bed Good environment for sleep (light, stimulation, sound) Cutting off stimulation before bed Tips to reduce stimulation before bed 00:29:08 — Sleep Quality, Chemicals & EMF Waves Your mattress has the highest concentration of toxins in your home Chemicals are released over time Not all sleep is equal Coiled mattresses amplify EMF waves Sleep interrupting stimulants Prioritizing body support vs. allergens in the mattress In traditional mattresses, more comfort = more padding = more chemicals Essentia is a wellness brand, not a mattress brand Partnering with Staywell in hospitality industry 00:50:10 — Buying A Mattress That’s Right For You Latex as a product and the manufacturing process Robot arms and modern machinery for production Essential oils added to latex mix Investing in a good mattress Dealing with the ongoing technology revolution Quartz as a silver bullet to balance EMF exposure New REM5 and

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