Protecting Yourself From Your Pillow | #314

Heal Thy Self with Dr. G

Wellness Loud

Alternative Health, Health & Fitness

4.9 • 1.6K Ratings

🗓️ 23 September 2024

⏱️ 21 minutes

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Summary

In this informative video, we explore the critical importance of pillow hygiene and quality for a healthier night's sleep. You'll learn how pillows can harbor up to 30% of their weight in harmful bacteria and allergens, contributing to respiratory issues and poor sleep quality. We discuss recommended washing frequencies, emphasizing the need to clean pillows every 1 to 2 months at temperatures of 140°F to effectively eliminate dust mites and bacteria. Additionally, we'll guide you in selecting high-quality pillows made from natural materials like organic cotton, wool, or natural latex, along with key certifications to look for. By prioritizing pillow hygiene and choosing the right materials, you can significantly enhance your sleep environment and minimize health risks. Don’t forget to subscribe for more health tips and insights, and join the conversation in the comments! #sleep #pillow #wellness Show Notes: 0:00 - Introduction: Shocking facts about pillow hygiene 0:25 - Personal anecdote about neglecting pillow hygiene in college 1:00 - The importance of pillow hygiene for respiratory health 1:28 - Expert recommendations on pillow washing frequency 2:29 - Overview of key topics: pathogens in pillows, washing methods, and pillow buying guide 2:35 - Pathogens in pillows: 2011 St. Bart's Hospital study findings 3:39 - Why pillows are ideal breeding grounds for microbes 8:14 - Factors contributing to microbial growth in pillows 9:45 - How pillows can become vectors for infection 10:54 - Proper pillow washing techniques and frequency 12:09 - Guide to buying quality, non-toxic pillows 12:44 - Recommended natural materials for pillows 14:16 - Important certifications to look for when buying pillows 15:59 - Materials and chemicals to avoid in pillows 18:35 - Additional considerations for pillow care and selection 20:35 - Conclusion and call to action for better pillow hygiene === Thank You To Our Sponsors! Nuzest Go to https://nuzest-usa.com/drg and use code DRG for 20% off all products. AquaTru Go to AquaTru.com/DRG for 20% off any Aqua Tru water purifier === Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelf Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalez https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Yo, after two years, 30% of the weight of your pillow can be bacteria, fungi, and dust bites.
0:08.0	Ew. So if you're waking up groggy, congested, brain fog, if you have
0:15.0	congested brain fog if you have allergies that just won't go away and might just be your pillow and I'm going to give you more details on pillow hygiene as well as how to find a good quality pillow on this episode of Heal Myself.
0:25.0	Shoot man, if somebody read me that opening and I heard about it in college, I probably would have said thank you a thousand times over
0:35.0	because why didn't anyone ever tell me that I need to keep washing my pillows or throw them way after a while?
0:40.0	I remember in college I had a pillow that I've had for a while and I was like oh it's my
0:45.1	Comfy pillow that is a comfort piece from my childhood or when I was younger
0:50.4	man I had this pillow that was there forever how of you have pillows that have been there forever?
0:54.8	You gotta listen to this show. It's really, really important. A lot of people don't really pay attention and may neglect
1:01.8	the pillow on their bed.
1:03.8	They may not know the last time they washed it.
1:05.9	They may not have ever watched it like me in college, right?
1:09.2	And we really have to think about this because if we have someone in our home suffering, whether it's
1:15.6	a partner we sleep in the bed with, if it's our kids pillow, if you're suffering with any respiratory
1:20.9	issues or congestion, just not feeling good in the morning, pillows play a role. Pillows pay a major role.
1:28.0	So studies suggest that many people don't even wash their pillows, not as frequently as recommended.
1:33.0	Experts are actually saying that we need to wash our pillows
1:35.8	every three to six months to prevent the buildup of bacteria,
1:40.8	dust mites, and allergens.
1:43.1	However, most people are washing them much less,
1:46.3	if not at all.
1:47.7	So we think about the exposure to these microbes
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