{"id":1844048,"date":"2023-02-12T08:06:04","date_gmt":"2023-02-12T13:06:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1844048"},"modified":"2023-02-12T08:09:04","modified_gmt":"2023-02-12T13:09:04","slug":"your-bedding-may-be-hurting-your-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/your-bedding-may-be-hurting-your-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Bedding May Be Hurting Your Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fyour-bedding-may-be-hurting-your-health%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1844048&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47-->\n<p>Glide between two things is better than any other thing. <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/what-happens-dont-wash-your-sheets-every-week-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">Freshly laundered bedding<\/a> when you&#8217;re going to sleep\u2014sheets somehow crisp and soft at the same time, topped with a fluffy comforter perfect for snuggling into and drifting off into dreamland. Could your bedding be causing you to not get a good night&#8217;s sleep?<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/paul-rudd-secrets-to-eternal-youth-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sleep well<\/a>We all know that it is crucial to be able to communicate with others. <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/better-sleep-this-year-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">Our physical and mental health<\/a>The quality of your sleep can be affected by the material you choose. According to The Sleep Foundation, there are more than <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/how-sleep-works\/sleep-facts-statistics\" target=\"_blank\">35 percent of adults<\/a> The majority of Americans get insufficient sleep each night. If you are one of these people, it might surprise you to learn that changing your bedding is a better sleep strategy than counting sheep.<\/p>\n<p>Read on to find out three ways your bedding could be impacting your sleep\u2014and therefore hurting your overall health.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ THIS NEXT <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/sleep-position-spine-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">Experts warn that if you sleep in this position, it could be causing damage to your spine.<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"435330\" class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-medium wp-image-435330\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/02\/man-sweating-in-bed.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=500\" alt=\"Sweaty young man is trying to refresh from the heat with a fan while lying in bed at home.\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/02\/man-sweating-in-bed.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/man-sweating-in-bed-2.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/man-sweating-in-bed-3.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/man-sweating-in-bed-4.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\"   style=\"display:none\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-medium wp-image-435330\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/02\/man-sweating-in-bed.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=500\" alt=\"Sweaty young man is trying to refresh from the heat with a fan while lying in bed at home.\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/02\/man-sweating-in-bed.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/man-sweating-in-bed-2.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/man-sweating-in-bed-3.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/man-sweating-in-bed-4.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\"   style=\"display:none\"><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">My Ocean Production\/Shutterstock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It&#8217;s not pleasant to wake up in cold, clammy mornings, your pajamas still on, and feel miserable. People who experience night sweats may have a number of causes. <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/cooling-pillow-night-sweats-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">Menopause symptoms<\/a> As a result <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/health-problems-in-your-dreams-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">Chronic nightmares<\/a>The right bedding can offer relief.<span aria-hidden=\"true\">ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Moisture-wicking and temperature-regulation are great qualities to look for if you are a hot sleeper,&#8221; <strong>Amelia Jerden<\/strong>?, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/sleepopolis.com\/author\/amelia-jerden\/\" target=\"_blank\">Specialist in sleep accessories<\/a> Sleepopolis tells <em>Best Life<\/em>. &#8220;Moisture-wicking essentially means that the fabric won&#8217;t feel damp when it absorbs moisture. So if you sweat a lot at night, having moisture-wicking bedding makes a big difference.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lauri Leadley<\/strong>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/lauri-leadley-b04b235\/\" target=\"_blank\">Founding president<\/a> Valley Sleep Center offers:\u00a0&#8220;For the best night&#8217;s sleep, consider cotton linens and a wool blanket on top. Cotton sheets sleep cool, making them a great pick for hot sleepers. However, the weight of a wool blanket on top can keep you warm and cozy at night. The trick is to choose a breathable material against your skin.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"221332\" class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-medium wp-image-221332\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/couple-with-allergies.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=500\" alt=\"Shot of a young man and woman blowing their noses with tissue at home\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/couple-with-allergies.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/couple-with-allergies-2.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/couple-with-allergies-3.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/couple-with-allergies-4.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-medium wp-image-221332\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/couple-with-allergies.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=500\" alt=\"Shot of a young man and woman blowing their noses with tissue at home\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/couple-with-allergies.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/couple-with-allergies-2.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/couple-with-allergies-3.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/couple-with-allergies-4.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">iStock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You may be surprised to discover that dust mites can live in your sheets no matter how many times they are washed. &#8220;Dust mites live on bedding, mattresses, carpets, curtains, and upholstered fabric,&#8221; The Cleveland Clinic explains. &#8220;They feed on the dead skin cells that you and your pets shed.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Many people find it gross, and they don&#8217;t even know why. <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/17712-dust-mite-allergy\" target=\"_blank\">These creepy critters can make you allergic<\/a>. The Clinic estimates that 20 million Americans have a dust mite allergy. Symptoms include itchy eyes, runny noses, coughing, and congestion.<\/p>\n<p>This may sound familiar? Wool bedding might be a good option. &#8220;Wool is hypoallergenic, which means it is less likely to cause an allergic reaction. Additionally, wool fibers are naturally resistant to dust mites and other allergens, making it a great choice for those with allergies,&#8221; &#8221; <strong>Marc Werner<\/strong>?, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ghostbed.com\/pages\/marc-werner\" target=\"_blank\">GhostBed&#8217;s founder and CEO<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s right, wool. Wool may be thought of as warm and therefore winter-only, but this is not true. &#8220;Small pockets of air in wool fibers circulate heat, allowing more heat to move towards the body when you&#8217;re cold\u2014that&#8217;s why <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thewoolroom.com\/us\/blog\/are-wool-blankets-warm\/\" target=\"_blank\">wool is so warm<\/a>,&#8221; Woolroom experts explain. &#8220;These small pockets make wool breathable, which means they&#8217;ll also move air away from you when you&#8217;re hot.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Leadley says that wool is not the only option. &#8220;Cotton sheets are also hypoallergenic and made of natural fibers, so they are a great choice for sleepers with sensitive skin.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"435357\" class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-medium wp-image-435357\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/02\/little-girl-sleeping.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=500\" alt=\"young black girl sleeping in bed\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/02\/little-girl-sleeping.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/little-girl-sleeping-2.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/little-girl-sleeping-3.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/little-girl-sleeping-4.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-medium wp-image-435357\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/02\/little-girl-sleeping.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=500\" alt=\"young black girl sleeping in bed\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/02\/little-girl-sleeping.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/little-girl-sleeping-2.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/little-girl-sleeping-3.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/little-girl-sleeping-4.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">fizkes \/ Shutterstock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Our bedding is often treated with chemicals that make it flame-resistant or flame-resistant. These chemicals could be potentially toxic, so they have been <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/sleep\/how-bad-are-the-chemicals-in-your-mattress\/\" target=\"_blank\">These are all linked to cancer<\/a> and other diseases. You might be concerned about this. &#8220;Wool is commonly used in natural bedding products as a flame barrier,&#8221; says Jerden.<\/p>\n<p>You are concerned that wool bedding could be itchy, just like the wool sweaters you might have worn as children. Merino bedding is a better choice than other bedding. &#8220;Wool is itchy if it&#8217;s low-quality,&#8221; Woolroom experts explain their findings on their blog. &#8220;Choosing <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thewoolroom.com\/us\/blog\/is-wool-itchy\/\" target=\"_blank\">the right wool<\/a> makes all the difference\u2026 Merino wool isn&#8217;t itchy and is one of the best types of wool to prevent scratching.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Get more health news delivered directly to your inbox <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/newsletters\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up for our daily newsletter<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"435353\" class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone wp-image-435353 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/02\/man-sleeping.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=500\" alt=\"young black man sleeping peacefully\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/02\/man-sleeping.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/man-sleeping-2.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/man-sleeping-3.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/man-sleeping-4.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone wp-image-435353 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/02\/man-sleeping.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=500\" alt=\"young black man sleeping peacefully\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/02\/man-sleeping.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/man-sleeping-2.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/man-sleeping-3.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/man-sleeping-4.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">Prostock-studio \/ Shutterstock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We all know that sleep is essential for our health. Studies after studies have shown that the proper amount of sleep at night can prevent all kinds of problems. <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/poor-sleep-dementia-risk-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">Dementia<\/a> To <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/slash-heart-disease-stroke-risk-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">Heart disease<\/a>. You can get more sleep if you do.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;People spend 27 years of their life asleep; better health starts with bedroom health,&#8221; <strong>Chris Tattersall<\/strong>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thewoolroom.com\/us\/about-us\/\" target=\"_blank\">clean sleep expert<\/a> Woolroom&#8217;s managing director, says <em>Best Life<\/em>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Glide between two things is better than any other thing. Freshly laundered bedding when you&#8217;re going to sleep\u2014sheets somehow crisp and soft at the same time, topped with a fluffy comforter perfect for snuggling into and drifting off into dreamland. Could your bedding be causing you to not get a good night&#8217;s sleep? 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