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A Great Night’s Sleep, It’s As Easy As 1, 2, ZZZ


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t’s now easier than ever to test-drive—or test-nap!—an organic or all-natural mattress thanks to The Clean Bedroom. Started as a dotcom in a spare bedroom in a Maine home nearly 10 years ago, the company is now the country’s premier resource for organic mattresses and bedding, recom- mending only products that


While we sleep, our immune system recovers and prepares for the day ahead. If your mattress is fi lled with airborne allergens and chemical toxins, your immune system will battle these rather than repair


itself. Regular bedding & mattresses are laden with polyurethane foam, toxic fl ame retardants, and water or stain resistant chemicals.


When we found out what was in our mattress, my husband said, ‘Every mother in the world should know what they are putting their child on at night.’ That was 2004, and the Clean Bedroom was born.


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meet their high standards for eco-materials, quality craftsmanship, and exceptional value. Recently, The Clean Bedroom opened new sleep showrooms in Greenwich, CT and Portland, ME, adding to those in Santa Monica, CA; Austin, TX; New York, NY; Wellesley, MA; and Kittery, ME. “We’re excited to be growing in this way,” says co-founder Chris Chamberlin.


“Finding the right organic mattress is very personal, and it’s key to getting a great night’s sleep. Spend as much time as you need in our sleep showrooms to fi nd your just-right bed. We’re always available to help guide you and answer questions, with- out any green-washing.” The Clean Bedroom expects to open three new sleep showrooms in 2014; to


be the fi rst to know of openings, as well as sales and other events, visit theclean- bedroom.com to join their mailing list or ‘like’ them on Facebook at facebook.com/ thecleanbedroom. Celebrating its 10th anniversary later this year, The Clean Bedroom makes it easy


to fi nd the organic or all-natural mattress of your dreams. Co-founded by Chris Cham- berlin and her husband/business partner Ted Duquette, the company is headquartered in Kittery, ME, with sleep showrooms across the country. For more information, please visit thecleanbedroom.com or call 866.380.5892.


WHY YOU SHOULD PURCHASE YOUR ORGANIC MATTRESS FROM THE CLEAN BEDROOM We have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. We research every brand we carry, testing the mattresses and bedding to be sure they meet our rigorous standards for purity and construction. Our extensive product knowledge helps you select the mattress and bedding that is right for you. Our prices are fair. We listen. We recommend. You decide.


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r. Stephen Donnelly, DO, founder of the Maine Center for Integrative Medicine, will share his insights on the relationship between nutritional and lifestyle fac- tors and allergies and asthma. Dr. Donnelly is a graduate of the University of Arizona Fellowship in Integrative Medicine, founded by Andrew Weil, MD. He will help identify appropriate dietary interventions, supplements, and other lifestyle factors that can impact children and adults with these common conditions. Dr. Donnelly will also review an Integrative Medicine treatment plan. This presentation is relevant for parents, caregivers and adults challenged with symptoms of environmental allergies and asthma who are interested in more than just the conventional medical approach to these conditions. Wednesday, May 21st, 6:00PM - 8:00PM in the Community Room, $5.00.


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Payment and registration in advance is required. Register online at: http://wfm-asth- ma.eventbrite.com.


ejuvenate your mind, body and spirit with a day of reiki, massage, astrology, refl exology,


aromatherapy, nutrition products, organic skin care, and much more. Admission to the festival is $5 and includes


most workshops. A portion of the proceeds of the event will be donated to a local charity.


The festival will be at the Hilton Garden Inn locat- ed at 5 Park Street, Freeport ME, from 10:00AM - 4:00PM. Please visit www.mindbodyspiritfestival. org/ for more information.


FIND A HUGE SELECTION OF THE BEST ORGANIC MATTRESSES IN THE WORLD


he expo is a new event that is focused on helping Maine residents live healthier lives. Health care professionals, personal coaches, and wellness and fi tness experts will be at the event to provide information and answer questions. Fitness and wellness classes will be offered every 30 minutes.


Saturday, May 17th —Chris Chamberlin, Co-founder


The expo will be held at Coastal Ortho Perfor- mance Training Center located at 14 Thomas Point Road, Brunswick, ME. The hours are 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM and admission is free.


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T e Finest Organic Mattresses & Bedding in the World, all in one place


Kittery: 5 Shapleigh Rd, Dan's Crossing | 207.703.0743 www.thecleanbedroom.com


Experience the Mind Body Spirit Festival on Sunday, May 18th


Portland: 477 Fore Street | 207.517.3500


THE BUZZ


www.EssentialLivingMaine.com


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