Is your pillow making you tired?

Hey there,

When was the last time you thought about what’s actually living in your bed?

Not your pet. Not your partner. Smaller. Invisible. Way more obsessed with you.

Every night when you flop down, exhale, and think, Finally, a whole microscopic night shift wakes up.

Dust mites are microscopic arachnids (spider cousins) that live in mattresses, pillows, blankets, carpets, and couches. Anywhere soft, warm, and used a lot but washed… not as much as we’d like to admit.

Their main food source? The constant sprinkle of dead skin cells you shed all day. You’re basically a 24/7 skin buffet with central heating.

They don’t bite or sting. You’ll never see them. The real issue is their poop. Your immune system can react to their droppings with a night-time stuffy nose, itchy or watery eyes in bed, coughing more at night, or waking up puffy, foggy, or weirdly tired.

We call it “just allergies” or “just how I am.” Often, it’s actually: “My bedroom is stressing my body out.”

We like to think of the bedroom as neutral, just where sleep happens. But your body is constantly reading that room: the air, the dust, the fabrics, the humidity.

If you always wake up congested or low-energy, that’s feedback. Dust mites are like a little red flag saying, “Hey, this ecosystem could be easier on your nervous system and immune system.” They’re not evil; they’re just thriving because we made perfect conditions for them.

No hazmat suit required. Just wash sheets and pillowcases weekly in hot water, retire old pillows or use dust-mite covers, keep the room from getting too humid, and vacuum regularly, especially rugs and under the bed.

Then pay attention: clearer mornings, easier breathing, and a lighter-feeling room are your body saying “thank you.” Dust mites remind us the invisible stuff counts. Your symptoms are messages, not drama. Often the biggest health upgrade isn’t a new supplement, it is a cleaner pillow and a bedroom your body can finally relax in.

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Until next week,
Gabi & Bea