What’s Under You Is What’s Inside You: Sleep, Longevity & Community Health

What’s Under You Is What’s Inside You: Sleep, Longevity & Community Health

When we talk about longevity at Miami Ironside, we’re not talking about a trend — we’re talking about a lifestyle.

Longevity is in the choices we make every day: what we eat, how we move, where we gather, and how we rest. And yet, one of the most powerful drivers of long-term health and wellbeing is often overlooked:

🛏️ The mattress beneath us.

This week at the Longevity District, we’re exploring the connection between mattress materials, quality sleep, and community health — and spotlighting a tenant who brings this conversation to life: Sleep on Green.

Why Sleep Is a Public Health Conversation

Sleep isn’t just a personal routine — it’s a biological reset that allows our bodies to restore themselves every night.

When we sleep well, we:

  • Repair damaged cells

  • Boost our immune system

  • Detoxify the brain

  • Regulate hormones

  • Improve memory and mood

But here’s what most people don’t realize: the quality of your sleep isn’t only about hours — it’s also about environment. And the surface we spend a third of our lives on plays a major role in how well we heal and function.

The Hidden Problem Underneath

Most conventional mattresses on the market today are made with synthetic foams, chemical adhesives, and flame retardants that release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and microtoxins into our skin and lungs while we sleep.

These substances — including PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals” — have been linked to:

  • Hormonal disruption

  • Allergic reactions

  • Respiratory issues

  • Long-term immune compromise

We wouldn’t accept contaminated water in our homes — so why accept it in our beds?

A Local Solution: Sleep on Green

This brings us to a brand that’s doing things differently — and doing it right here at Miami Ironside.

Sleep on Green was born from a deeply personal moment. In 2007, founder Fidenzio Bizzotto’s son, Christian, was in a serious motorcycle accident that left him bedridden for months. The family quickly discovered that his conventional memory foam mattress — though marketed as “comfortable” — was actually worsening his condition.

It retained heat, restricted airflow, and released harmful chemicals. That wake-up call led Fidenzio, a designer with over 30 years in home furnishings, to create a healthier solution — and so Sleep on Green was born.

The Buona Notte mattress is an all-natural and organic alternative to the traditional spring mattress.

Crafted by Nature, Backed by Science

Every mattress from Sleep on Green is:

PFAS-free
Handmade in Italy
Crafted from wool, cotton, coconut fiber, and natural latex
Designed for spinal support, breathability, and non-toxic living

But their mission goes beyond just clean materials. For every mattress sold, trees are planted in areas impacted by wildfires or deforestation — from California to the Everglades.

It’s a business built not only on healing individuals — but regenerating the planet.

The Link to Longevity & Community Health

At Miami Ironside, we see this kind of work as central to our identity as a Longevity District. We are a creative campus — yes — but we are also a community of wellness.

And that starts by asking better questions about the things we use every day:

  • What’s in my mattress?

  • Is this material helping or harming me?

  • How does my personal health impact my family, my neighbors, my city?

Because when more people sleep better, communities grow stronger.
And that’s what we’re building here — one conscious choice at a time.

Visit Sleep on Green Inside the Longevity District

If you’re curious to experience the difference for yourself, we invite you to visit Sleep on Green’s showroom inside Miami Ironside. Lie down. Ask questions. Explore how intentional materials and beautiful design can support deeper rest — and a longer, healthier life.

📍 Miami Ironside | 7610 NE 4th Ct
🛏️ Learn more: www.sleepongreen.com

Because what’s under you… becomes what’s inside you.