What even is the Organ Clock? Ever heard of the organ clock? No? Don’t worry, you’re definitely not alone. I have to admit, until recently I had never heard of it either. But luckily, knowledge gaps can be fixed pretty quickly these days and that’s exactly what we’re doing now. The so-called organ clock comes from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The idea behind it is that each organ in our body has a specific time of day when it is especially active. More specifically, ev

Let’s be honest: who hasn’t cracked a smile when a family member or partner suddenly shows up wearing a sleep mask? Instantly, images of “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” pop into your head, and you half expect a classic movie scene to unfold. What seems a little silly at first glance actually turns out to be a real upgrade for your sleep. Studies show that wearing a sleep mask not only helps you feel more alert the next day but can even improve memory. Not quite as glamorous as it lo

Let’s be honest: who didn’t wish as a kid that dinner would be a big bowl of Choco Pops instead of spinach and broccoli? Breakfast for dinner always sounded just a little bit forbidden in the best way. And even though we now know that having cornflakes every night might not be the best idea, breakfast for dinner is actually not that unrealistic. On the contrary, with the right choices your evening meal can even become a real sleep booster. Porridge instead of a sugar crash Th

It often feels like we see advertisements for new nighttime skincare products every day. Night cream here, night serum there. Naturally the question arises: do we really need all of this, or is it simply a particularly elegant way to make money? A different skincare product for every time of day does sound a little luxurious. Or let’s be honest for a moment: a little bit decadent. And yet, a lot actually happens in our bodies at night. Sleep is a highly complex interplay of v

The mattress is the foundation. But the mattress topper is the real cherry on top. It is the extra portion of comfort that turns “slept well” into “just five more minutes, please.” Anyone who does not want to compromise on sleep comfort is therefore happy to add a topper to their bed. What many people forget, however, is that a topper does not last forever. While a bed or a good mattress can serve faithfully for many years, the cherry on top usually has a slightly shorter car

Hip hip hooray, we have finally made it through the worst winter months. The sun is showing up more often, the trees are blooming, and there is that unmistakable scent of spring in the air. For many people this is the most beautiful time of the year. But as the saying goes, one person’s joy is another person’s misery. While most of us enjoy the first warm days, for allergy sufferers the annual hay fever odyssey begins. Burning eyes, an itchy nose, sneezing fits and sometimes

Recently, even Mark Zuckerberg had to testify in court because platforms like Meta Platforms are accused of having addictive potential. But let us be honest: we have all picked up our phones at 10:07 p.m. just for a quick check and suddenly it is 11:58 p.m. Pure time magic. Social Media Fatigue – more than just a yawn There is even a term for it: social media fatigue. It describes a subjective feeling of exhaustion or burnout after intensive use. It sounds harmless, but it fe

Another topic that mainly concerns us women. As if nature thought: puberty, cycles, pregnancy … surely there is more we can add. While some men feel heroic after surviving one night with a fever, many women deal with night sweats and hot flashes for years. Every single night. You wake up drenched in sweat, your shirt soaked, the blanket twisted somewhere in the bed, and restful sleep feels far away. Why does this happen? Around 75 to 80 percent of women experience hot flashes

Silk pyjamas, microfiber, fine cotton and the perfect cut. At first glance sleepwear might seem unimportant, but anyone who looks a little closer quickly realizes that it has a much bigger impact on sleep than expected. Recently, I treated myself to a new silk pyjama and was surprised by how much the feeling on the skin influences relaxation. That cozy, warm sensation you normally only get under a soft blanket suddenly appears the moment you put it on. A good pyjama can make

January, also known as the month of New Year’s resolutions. The gyms are full, the fridge finally gets some attention, and we collectively decide that this is the year we truly become the best version of ourselves. Along with exercise and healthier eating, one thing in particular suddenly matters taking a moment, reflecting, and understanding ourselves better. And that is where one term keeps popping up journaling. Many people think Sounds nice, but how do I even start and wh

Who doesn’t remember quietly sneaking into their parents’ bed as a child? When a nightmare felt too real, falling asleep just wouldn’t work, or comfort was simply needed. And anyone with children knows that familiar knock on the bedroom door in the middle of the night, usually just after you have finally fallen asleep. Many parents worry that children who sleep in their parents’ bed might become too dependent or struggle to develop independence. In reality, the opposite is of

I know many people are probably thinking it again: here they go with their supposedly handmade beds. Maybe in the end only a few final touches were done and suddenly the whole thing is advertised as handmade. And yes, I agree with you. In modern commerce you are misled so often that it is completely normal to be skeptical of such labels, especially since you usually feel that promise very clearly in your wallet. Last week, however, I was in Sweden and was able to experience t

How often do we hear ourselves say that we slept badly because we had a bad dream? Most of the time, the same unpleasant scenarios appear again and again. Pushing them aside may seem tempting at first glance, but it doesn’t help in the long run. Nightmares work a bit like fears, they persist until we deal with them. One helpful method is Image Rehearsal Therapy. While awake, you imagine a new, less threatening ending to the dream and rehearse it repeatedly. Sometimes this act

Fleeing from fire, racing over rough terrain, suddenly joining your favorite sports team or slipping, without warning, into the role of a celebrated actor: our dreams truly know no limits. Sometimes they feel so real that by the next morning we are simply relieved that the dramatic scene in which we almost met our end was nothing more than a nocturnal false alarm. But what exactly is going on during these nightly adventures? Why do we dream at all, and why do some dreams rema

Sleep is one of the most fascinating yet underrated things we do every day. We spend about a third of our lives doing it, and yet many of us know surprisingly little about it. Here are ten interesting facts about sleep that might just change the way you think about your nightly rest. 1. Some People Dream in Black and White Around twelve percent of people experience their dreams without color. Before the introduction of color television, that number was as high as seventy-five

As soon as the full moon shines bright and round in the night sky, the complaints start rolling in: sleepless nights everywhere. “No wonder I can’t sleep, the moon is full again!” Poor moon, it really does get blamed for everything when we toss and turn at night. Instead of blaming coffee, stress, or a late-night Netflix binge, we’re quick to say, “It must be the moon.” But maybe that’s not so far-fetched after all. Several studies, including ones from Swiss researchers, sugg

These days it feels like everyone has caught it – whether at the office, the gym, or the kindergarten. Everywhere you go, people are sniffling, coughing, and juggling tissues. And while men like to joke about the infamous “man flu” (supposedly the worst illness known to humankind ), one thing’s for sure: colds are annoying. Especially when they steal our sleep. Because as soon as night falls, we turn into snoring French bulldogs – noses blocked, throats dry, coughs wide awak

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