Yellow teeth look disgusting – I think we can all agree on that. Which is why teeth whitening has quickly grown into a multi-billion-dollar industry. No one wants their teeth looking like kernels of corn. By using teeth whitening trays or strips, you can quickly take your smile from dull to dazzling. But if you’ve ever whitened your teeth, you know that while you’re … [Read more...]

Effortlessly achieving the perfect body while you sleep – isn’t that everyone’s dream? By regularly sleeping in a waist trainer, you might just be able to turn that dream into a reality! At least, that’s according to various waist-trainer manufacturers and celebs like Kim Kardashian.1 Let’s back up a second. For those of you unfamiliar with these trendy … [Read more...]

Sprained ankle? Sore knee? No problem – just apply an ice pack! ice packs are an inexpensive and effective way to treat a variety of injuries. Icing an injury can relieve pain as well as reduce swelling and inflammation. But only if done correctly.1 And that means no sleeping with your ice pack. I realize that sleeping with an ice pack may seem harmless enough – I … [Read more...]

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know by now how bad sleeping with your makeup on is. It can clog your pores, cause breakouts, and exacerbate wrinkles. It’s not hard to understand why sleeping with layers of foundation or powder on your face can be problematic for your skin. But what about mascara? What’s the harm in leaving my lashes coated and … [Read more...]

It’s a nighttime decision that has divided women for ages – should you sleep in your bra or remove it before bed? To say that there’s a lot of conflicting information out there on this topic would be putting it mildly. The internet is chock-full of different claims about wearing your bra to bed. Some say that sleeping in a bra causes cancer. Others say it … [Read more...]

Pomade can turn your head of unruly hair into a perfectly coiffed and dapper ‘do in no time. If you’re thinking…“Pomade? What the heck is that? Sounds more like a fancy dessert than a hair product.”…you’re probably not alone. Pomade is was a popular styling product used back in in1960 and earlier. And its recently made a comeback. It’s basically a thick, waxy, and often … [Read more...]

If you regularly wear makeup, you’ve probably committed the carnal sin of falling asleep with it on at least once or twice. Maybe a hard day at work left you too exhausted to be bothered with a nightly face wash. Or maybe you indulged in a few too many cocktails and just couldn’t stumble over to the sink. Whatever the reason may be, falling asleep with makeup … [Read more...]

I don’t want to look old. And I’m guessing neither do you. Botox injections offer a simple way to keep all of us looking younger. It’s almost like cheating the aging process! Botox gets injected into your face and temporarily paralyzes your muscles … [Read more...]

Considering that I just got my nose pierced yesterday (for the second time), I feel as though I should be an expert on the topic of sleeping with a nose piercing in. But when it comes to sleeping with a nose piercing in, there really are no hard and fast rules. Whether or not you sleep with a nose piercing in depends on a few things…personal preference and sleeping style … [Read more...]

Heating pads (not to be confused with an electric blanket) are common household products that can do wonders for sore muscles, back pain, or menstrual cramps. Personally, my heating pad is one of my most prized household health products – I use it constantly. Ahhh…I feel relaxed just thinking about laying down and enjoying as that soothing heat radiates over my stiff and … [Read more...]

Going to bed with a fan blowing in my direction is an absolute necessity when I’m trying to fall asleep. Sleeping without a fan feels like suffocation to me. The air gets stale and stagnant. And the silence that occurs without the whirring of fan can be deafening. I know that some of you can relate to my fan needs when it comes to sleeping. But many people … [Read more...]

Tis’ the season to enjoy curling up in front of your roaring fireplace at night. Or if you are in Alaska, every season. During those colder months of the year, there’s nothing cozier than relaxing in front of a crackling fire. It’s so cozy, in fact, that you might forgo your bed and snuggle up on the floor in front of your fireplace there for the night! But is it safe to … [Read more...]

You’ve probably heard that sleeping with a tampon in is a big no-no that comes with serious health risks. If you’ve gotten this advice and followed it, I’m here to tell you that it’s not entirely accurate. Sleeping with a tampon in is generally no more dangerous than wearing it during the day. The health risks are really more about the length of time that you … [Read more...]

The gentle pitter patter of raindrops on the roof lulls me to sleep as if I was in my mother’s arms. But When the sky turns angry, and the thunderstorms roll out, that’s when I simply can’t sleep. Maybe it's because thunderstorms remind me of my ex-husbands excessively loud farting through the night. Maybe it's the flashes of lightning that I can see through … [Read more...]

If you are anything like me then you probably kept a diary at some point in our lives. Maybe you kept one as a child to record your deepest, darkest secrets. Or perhaps you currently write in a journal for reflection and relaxation as an adult. But have you ever kept a sleep diary – a diary dedicated to writing only about your sleeping habits? A sleep diary … [Read more...]

We all have a nightly routine before we head to bed. Maybe your routine includes a hot bath, meditation, hair treatments, facial masks...or any number of other activities. Another common pre-sleep practice involves removing all jewelry, specifically earrings. While it may be a small task, that is over in minutes, removing your earrings at the end of a long day … [Read more...]

What is Sleep Efficiency? When I think about being efficient at something, I imagine accomplishing it in the fastest and most effective way possible. Completing a task without wasting any time. You can probably find ways to become more efficient at your job, with your workouts, or even when cleaning your house… But sleep? That’s a new one. Let’s take a … [Read more...]

Have you ever woken up and felt as though your eyes are still fast asleep? Or dealt with strained and tired eyes that feel heavy and weighed down, like you have been sleeping with your eyes open? If so, your tired eyes may need a wakeup call! Issues with sleeping, day-to-day activities, allergies, and the natural aging process can all make your eyes feel heavy. Tired eyes not … [Read more...]