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 REM9 models from Essentia Some techy wellness devices have unintended side effects Shop Essentia and use the code LUKE for a discount! 00:59:14 — How Essentia Mattresses Work Thermal regulation in mattress material Essentia sleep studies  Mold potential when using a temp regulated pad Customization options with the Essentia mattress Correlation between posture, personality, and body pain (study) ProCor mattress has split customization  Incline sleeping, adjustable foundations More about this episode. Watch on YouTube. THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: BEE PATAGON HONEY. Honey is a top superfood and has been documented in the world's oldest medical literature since ancient times. And honey from the pristine Patagonia forest of Chile has measured higher than Manuka for antibacterial activity and immune support. You can get 30% off Bee Patagon Honey with code LUKEBP at BeePatagonHoney.com. AND... SLEEPME. Science tells us that the best way to achieve and maintain consistent, deep sleep is by lowering core body temperature. Life Stylist listeners can save on the purchase of any new Cube, OOLER, or Dock Pro Sleep System, and start aiding their sleep routines today. Head to Sleep.me/LukeStorey for 25% off. AND… JUST THRIVE. For exceptional gut and immune health in the new year and beyond, there’s nothing like Just Thrive. Get 15% off on everything Just Thrive carries when you go to justthrivehealth.com and use code LUKE15 at checkout. AND… MAGNESIUM BREAKTHROUGH. According to the American Psychological Association, chronic stress is linked to the six leading causes of death. When most people think of stress, they th