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It’s hard enough trying to shut your mind down and drift off to sleep at a reasonable hour. So when congestion, sneezing, and itching rudely rips you out of dreamland, you have every reason to be annoyed. Allergies, am I right? You might try to avoid the outdoors or clean up pet hair more often to cure the problem, but did you know that your bedding might actually be the culprit for your nighttime allergy troubles? How Can Your Bedding Cause Allergies? Yep, you read that right. Many popular pillows and comforters are made from fabrics that attract dust mites,...

Does eucalyptus really help you sleep? Or is this just more of that natural mumbo jumbo you can roll your eyes about and move on? (Celery juice and weight loss tea, anyone?) In short, yes—this is one all-natural trend that’s totally legit. Coming from an evergreen tree that’s native to Australia, this leaf delivers a cooling, soothing effect that makes bedtime more serene than ever.  How Does Eucalyptus Help You Sleep? So, how does eucalyptus work, anyway? We won’t deep dive into the science of it all, but here are some highlights: Eucalyptus contains compounds like a-pinene and limonene, which...

There’s nothing like an inviting bed and a peaceful, cool room to bring out your inner panic and racing thoughts, right? If this scenario rings true for you, you’re probably one of those lucky souls who gets anxiety and can’t sleep at night. Bedtime is supposed to be the most relaxing part of the day, and here you are breaking out in a sweat at just the thought of touching your head to the pillow. This annoying conundrum doesn’t just affect your sleep, but it can also affect your mood, health, and ability to have a productive, enjoyable day. But...

Do you ever wish getting a good night of sleep could be as natural as breathing? But wait—what if it was? Deep, slow breathing can help to calm the mind, reduce stress, and put your body in chill mode. And if you’re like many Americans, you’ll take all the help you can get when it comes to improving your sleep.  So now it’s time to breathe, sleep, and repeat. Check out these 6 breathing techniques and get ready for some next-level rest. 1. 4-7-8 Breathing Not a math whiz? Don’t worry—the 4-7-8 breathing technique doesn’t require any tricky equations. (Although...

Allergies. If you have ‘em, you hate ‘em. From a deadly peanut allergy to spring hayfever, there’s pretty much no argument over just how vexing allergies can be. They might send your sinuses into overdrive, give you a crazy rash, or even make it hard to breathe. But can allergies make you tired? Yep! Unfortunately, they do that too. No matter what type of allergies you might suffer from, when they’re doing their thing, they can definitely make you feel more than a little sleepy. So what’s the connection? How Do Allergies Make You Feel Sleepy? You don’t really need...