How You're Killing Your Immune System And What You Can Do About It

It’s no secret that we need sleep to stay healthy, and if we don’t get the sleep we need, we become run down and more susceptible to sickness. But why? And why are our pillowcases actively suppressing our immune systems ability to recover and strengthen?

Let’s start with why. Why is sleep so important for our immune system and what role does it play in helping us from getting sick.

Study after study shows that if you don’t get enough sleep and you’re exposed to a virus, you’re more likely to become sick from that virus than if you had plenty of sleep.

“Researchers took blood samples from 11 pairs of identical twins with different sleep patterns and discovered that the twin with shorter sleep duration had a depressed immune system, compared with his or her sibling.” - (Chronic sleep deprivation suppresses immune system - University of Washington Health Sciences/UW Medicine)

“Notably, insufficient sleep has been linked to the development and management of a number of chronic diseases and conditions, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and depression.” - CDC

Lack of sleep can also affect how fast you recover if you do get sick.

While you’re sleeping, your immune system releases cytokines. These are proteins that target infection and inflammation, some of which also help promote sleep. The number of certain cytokines has to increase when you get an infection, have inflammation, or when you're under stress. Not getting enough sleep can decrease production of these protective cytokines as well as infection-fighting antibodies.

But how much sleep is too little or too much?

Teenagers need 9 to 10 hours of sleep while younger children may need more than 10. But for adults, sleeping more than 9-10 hours can be too much and have a negative impact on your health.

Ok so you’re getting enough sleep but if you’re still using this in your bed, you’re actually causing more problems when you sleep.

If you’re using anything other than a silk pillowcase you’re not giving your immune system a fighting chance. And yes this goes for Cotton, Linen, Bamboo, etc.

Here’s why your pillowcase is keeping you sick.

Bacteria.

Almost all pillowcases absorb moisture. This is huge because when you sleep at night, your dead skin flakes off, sweat gets absorbed, your skin and hairs’ natural oils get absorbed, and any products or serums you put on before bed are absorbed as well. All of this builds up in your pillowcase and creates an absolute cesspool of harmful bacteria. This bacteria can make you sick, and damage your skin and hair. For instance your skin can develop blemishes, clogged pores, and it can become irritated. And your hair can become very dirty and greasy. This all puts significant stress on your immune system because your body has to fight off this harmful bacteria. Those blemishes on your face are your body’s response that it’s actively fighting the bacteria.

Allergens.

Almost all pillowcase fabrics are vulnerable to allergens. This is because the fabrics and the fibers themselves have nooks and crannies that dustmites, and other allergens can embed into. Once those allergens are embedded and you bury your face in that every night, you’re going to find that you wake up with a runny nose, itchy watery eyes, sore throat, etc. Those symptoms aren’t caused by the allergens themselves, they’re actually the result of your immune system fighting back. It’s not the allergens or sickness that gives you these symptoms it’s your immune system.

Mold.

As mentioned earlier, almost all pillowcases absorb moisture. Simply because of this the chance of mold growth is exponentially high and causes symptoms very similar to those that bacteria and allergens can cause. Once again, your immune system will be firing on all cylinders trying to fight off the mold spores.

Loss Of Sleep.

All of these things lead to a bad night's sleep and even sleep deprivation. This is exactly what you don’t want to happen. The effect of this on the body will further weaken it making you more susceptible to getting sick. And with most pillowcases, they produce friction. This will cause the fabric to tug and pull at your hair and skin, causing the fabric to bunch up and become uncomfortable. You’ll toss and turn and your quality of sleep will be low to moderate at best.

Clearly you can see that your immune system is constantly fighting something off, even when it should be recovering if you’re using a pillowcase other than silk.

But why a silk pillowcase. More importantly, Why A Blissy Silk Pillowcase?

Blissy makes their pillowcases out of the highest quality silk available. Actually, it’s not only the highest quality, but it’s also the highest rated. This is important because the following benefits I’m going to lay out can only be achieved by using this high quality silk. Lower quality silks do not contain the properties required to provide these benefits.

Blissy does not promote the growth of bacteria.

Because the silk won’t absorb moisture all of those things mentioned earlier won’t build up in the pillowcase, keeping the surface of the pillowcase much cleaner, and at the same time keeping your skin and hair much healthier.

Blissy resists allergens.

Because of the silk Blissy uses and because of the way the pillowcase is made, allergens and dustmites can’t embed or attach themselves to the fabric. This makes the pillowcase hypoallergenic so your immune system won’t have to fight off these intruders.

Blissy does not promote mold growth.

As said earlier Blissy doesn’t absorb moisture so it resists the growth of mold. Allowing your immune system to take a much needed rest.

Blissy will give you a great night’s sleep.

Because Blissy is so soft and smooth it doesn’t produce friction so it won’t tug and pull at your hair and skin while you sleep. So it won’t bunch up and become uncomfortable. You’ll be able to sleep through the night and get an even better night’s sleep.

So you see, it’s not just about getting enough sleep. You could be getting plenty of sleep but if you’re not getting quality sleep, which most people aren’t if they still wake up tired or wake up constantly at night. Your immune system can’t recover if you can’t get quality sleep, and if you can’t get quality sleep than your immune system won’t be strong enough to fight off even the weakest of viruses.

If you’re sleeping on Cotton, Linen, Satin, Bamboo or any other pillowcase other than high quality Blissy silk, then your immune system isn’t going to be strong enough to protect you.

Get the quality of sleep and the protection you need with Blissy.

P.S. A lot of competitors try to sell cheaper alternatives. I bought one and immediately returned it. The quality wasn’t the same and it showed on my face.

Blissy is made with pure 22-Momme Mulberry Silk - one of the highest weight silks there is - and therefore the highest quality.

*Update: Ever since the Blissy 100% Mulberry 22-Momme Silk Pillowcase was featured on TV, an incredible amount of buzz has been generated and has since sold over 2 million pillowcases. Due to its popularity and positive reviews, the company is so confident in their product that they are now offering a 100% money back guarantee and are extending their one-time discount of 55% off.