Your Bed Might Be Healthier Than Your Dinner (…Or Not). Let’s Talk About It.

Written By Dave Zand

Here’s a weird thought: we spend a third of our lives unconscious. On purpose. And during that unconscious time, our bodies do some of their most important work—repairing, detoxing, restocking the “please don’t let me fall apart tomorrow” shelves.

So the question becomes…
What exactly are you sleeping on and in while all that’s happening?

Before you panic about your current setup, let me show you how surprisingly simple a clean, low-toxin sleep environment can be.

The Bed: The Return of the “Simple Ingredients” Era

My mattress has fewer ingredients than some “health” snacks at the grocery store. Truly.

An organic mattress isn’t nearly as expensive as the big brands want you to believe. And the ingredient list is shockingly short:

  • Wool – naturally flame-retardant, which means you don’t need the chemical soup most mattresses are soaked in. Wool is also basically temperature-regulation royalty.

  • Cotton – breathable, durable, and not secretly off-gassing mystery fumes.

  • Latex – optional, but great for support and pressure relief.

  • Springs – shocker: the old-school stuff still works.

If you want to avoid latex, you can. If you want no springs, also fine.
But wool? Non-negotiable unless you want manufacturers to meet safety standards by adding other flame retardants… which is a whole different bedtime story you don’t want.

Pillow Talk: Why Buckwheat Is the Underdog of Sleep

A buckwheat pillow might be the most unsexy purchase you ever make.
It also might be the most life-changing.

Supportive, breathable, customizable, and—bonus—unlikely to trap heat like your fluffy synthetic pillow that’s been holding onto last summer’s humidity since… last summer.

Sheets: Don’t Overthink It

Want comfort? Breathability? Fabric that doesn’t whisper microplastics into your dreams?

Stick with:

  • Linen

  • 100% Cotton

  • Bamboo (yes, they’re actually extremely soft and cooling—marketing didn’t lie this time)

Your skin is the largest organ on your body. Let it breathe. Think of it like the diva of your biology: it wants the good stuff, not the polyester equivalent of fast food.

And Now for the Outfit You Didn’t Know You Needed

You know that rule about dressing for the job you want?
Apply that to sleep, but make the job “well-rested human who doesn’t wake up feeling like a used sponge.”

What I sleep in:

  • 100% cotton tee

  • 100% cotton underwear

  • Wool socks (elite level coziness)

Simple. Natural. Uncomplicated.

No synthetic blends. No mystery fibers. No fabrics that trap sweat, heat, or existential dread.

The Point? Sleep Shouldn’t Be a Chemistry Experiment

Creating a cleaner sleep environment doesn’t require a lifestyle overhaul. You don’t need to burn your current mattress in a ceremonial backyard detox ritual. You don’t need to sell a kidney for premium bedding.

You just need to get back to basics:

Natural materials. Low toxin load. Comfort that actually lets your body do its job.

Your bed should support your health—not sabotage it from the shadows.

So… what are you sleeping in tonight?

Dave Zand