Ever wake up feeling uncomfortable down there and wonder if your pajamas—or lack of them—are part of the problem? Yeah, I’ve been there too. Turns out, what you wear at night can either help your body fight off bacterial vaginosis (BV) or make things worse. And let me tell you, once I figured this out,…
Not sure if you’ve been there—but I remember lying awake at 2 a.m., eyes wide open, head throbbing, and all I could think was, “Why does this always hit at night?” It took me a while (and a lot of trial and error) to figure out that what I did in the hour before bed…
Night after night, I used to lie awake—mind racing, heart pounding, the dark ceiling above offering no comfort. I’d try everything from deep breathing to melatonin, yet nothing seemed to flip that inner “off” switch. Sound familiar? If your nights are stolen by spirals of anxious thoughts, you’re not alone. Developing calming bedtime routines for…
Rheumatoid arthritis and best sleeping positions for pain relief—if you’ve ever tossed and turned through the night with aching joints, you already know how real this struggle is. As a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner, I’ve had more conversations than I can count with patients who are desperate for just one solid night’s sleep. Pain doesn’t clock…
Ever wake up coughing, with a burning throat or a weird taste in your mouth? If you deal with GERD, you know exactly how frustrating sleep can be. I used to dread bedtime because I never knew if I’d wake up choking or with that sharp, sour pain creeping up my chest. But once I…