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How Eucalyptus Bedding Can Impact Your Sleep

Lots of things can have good or bad effects on how well you sleep. Fortunately, eucalyptus sheets can have a significant positive effect on the way you sleep.

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The Ultimate Guide to Staying Cool at Night for Hot Sleepers

Are you a hot sleeper, or do you have night sweats? Nothing sabotages sleep more than feeling like a furnace. You toss and turn in hot, sweaty sheets and watch the hours tick by.

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Understanding Night Sweats in Children and Adults

In our article “ 5 Causes of Night Sweats in Men and 5 Tips for Reducing Them ,” we noted that “most of us have woken up in the middle of the night with a start, our sheets drenched and our foreheads clammy.” Nighttime sweating is incredibly common, particularly light sweating related to climate. However, nighttime sweating that results in drenched pajamas or sheets might be a cause for concern.

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The Unique, Calming Psychology Behind Weighted Blankets

2020 was an incredibly tumultuous, terrifying and unprecedented year for many of us. We spent much more time at home and thus much more time in our bedrooms. In 2020, our bedrooms transformed from a place of rest and relaxation to a 24/7 work zone.

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Sustainable Solutions for Staying Warm Through Winter

Across the world, energy consumption shoots up during the cold months of the year. Continue for a few sustainable solutions for staying warm during Winter

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5 Causes of Night Sweats in Men and 5 Tips for Reducing Them

Most of us have woken up in the middle of the night with a start, our sheets drenched and our foreheads clammy. This sleep interruption may have been due to an acute illness like the flu. Conversely, it may have been one in a series during menopause. People of all genders experience night sweats. However, night sweats are most common amongst men and women over the age of 40 years old. These night sweats may be spurred by hormonal changes, medication side effects and aging in many cases.

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How to Sleep through Hot Nights - Without Air Conditioning

For those who do not have air conditioning -- or cannot afford to use the system they do have -- keeping cool at night is a challenge

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How Climate Affects Sleep

Recent studies have found that sleep quality is significantly impacted by changes in climate. Read on to learn how this might affect our overall health.

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Your face and your pillowslip - anti-aging, acne, and wrinkles

Sleep is one of the best things you can do for your skin if you have the right pillowslip that is. Many people overlook the fact that the wrong pillowslip can aggravate acne and lead to the formation of wrinkles. Learn all you need to know about finding the right pillow slip for your skin concerns in the blog below.

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Sleepy Connected Americans

How your late-night connectivity is affecting your sleep and your overall health, especially in a new work-from-home world

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Got Allergies? Here Are The Top 9 Tips For Making Your Bedroom Hypoallergenic

While many people think about how peaceful a bedroom feels, little consideration is given to how hypoallergenic it space is.

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A Seasonal Guide to the Best Fabrics for Pajamas

Tips for choosing the most comfortable pajamas in hot, humid, dry, and cold weather

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