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Find out about a surprising cause of unexplained sinus congestion and snoring. The cause of chronic nasal congestion could be hiding in your pillow!
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0:00 Introduction: A hidden cause of sinus congestion
0:27 Microbes in your pillow
1:10 Rhinitis
1:35 How do I know if my pillow is causing my sinus congestion?
2:07 Easy remedy for sinus congestion
Today, we’re going to talk about one of the hidden causes of chronic sinus congestion. Microorganisms in your pillow could be causing sinus pressure, nasal congestion, difficulty breathing, and snoring!
The average pillow has 7000 spores of 4 to 16 different types of fungus, especially if your pillow is made of synthetic material.
The fungus found in your pillow is a frequent cause of rhinitis, or inflammation of the sinuses. The fungus feeds on nitrogen and dead skin—and can affect the respiratory system.
Fungus spores are activated by moisture, so your sweat, drool, and wet hair intensify the problem. Spores can even grow roots into the fibers of your pillow.
Here are 4 signs that fungus in your pillow may be causing sinus congestion:
1. Discoloration on the pillow
2. Moisture on the pillow
3. Odors from the pillow
4. Sudden change in mucus membranes (difficulty breathing, stuffy nose)
To solve this problem, wash your pillow at least once monthly and ensure it’s completely dried. It’s also essential to clean your pillowcase at least once per week. Your pillow won’t last forever, so be sure to replace it once yearly.
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Dr. Berg, age 59, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.
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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients, so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose, and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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Thanks for watching! I hope this helps you reduce sinus congestion and improve your sleep. I’ll see you in the next video.
74 responses to “The Cause of Your Sinus Stuffiness (Congestion) Is Hiding in Your Pillow”
Please make a video about rosacea
He did already. Search.
Histamine intolerance
Leaky gut
To much carbohydrates, sugar and your gut needs to be cleaned out.
I just fixed mine with cod liver oil and kefir every day, give it a shot, got rid of it in 1 week
Thanks Dr Berg, I’m gonna try that.
Summary:
00:00 🦠 Microorganisms in pillows, particularly fungi spores, can cause sinus congestion and respiratory issues.
01:31 🌧 Fungus spores in pillows thrive in moisture, such as sweat or wet hair, exacerbating sinus inflammation.
02:12 🧼 Wash pillows every month, ensuring they are completely dry, and replace them annually to prevent microbial buildup and maintain sleep quality.
Thank you!
Thank you very much.❤❤
When in a hurry and no time I have sprayed mine with Lysol and put them in the dryer. The sun will always kill germs too. I used to put mine on a towel on the hood of my car to freshen. These days the neighbor cats would be sleeping on them!♥️🐾🐱
How do you keep pillows from turning into lumpy messes when washing them? The washing machine always mangles them. I just wash the pillowcases.
Vitamin C is the best treatment! And the detergents are the worst for breathing problems, because of the synthetic perfumes !!!
And fresh air is a MUST
Use borax
I tinse everything with vinegar water
What do u mean with perfumes
@Saadking47
Most laundry detergents and fabric softeners contain fragrances. These can be irritating for some people. We use All “Free Clear” detergent and softeners. No added fragrances or dyes.
🤮 – but thanks for the good information. I buy new ones – a pillow from the dryer gets clumpy 🥴
Not Mike Lindell’s My Pillow. He actually recommends it.
You are very welcome.
@@loripiontekgreat pillows and sheets!
Yes! Please make a video about rosacea.
Please see here: https://youtu.be/puxTMuZdHTA
I spray my bed top to bottom as well as the pillows with alcohol every single morning.
Is that a good solution compared to what Doctor told?
Keep those bugs intoxicated!
😂😂😂😂
Wow, amazing.
I do the same every night, well not so much as spray but spill, and not so much as alcohol but scotch .
I’m so glad I’m lying on my new pillow!!!!😂👍🤣💯
But for how long
Sounds good!
Same here😄
Thanks! Will throw my pillows right away in the washing machine, wanted to do this for quite some time 😬
Wishing for A decade?😂
Sure thing!
Wonderful. Stay safe and healthy!
My sinusitis was caused by having a job where I have to go out in sub-zero weather to shovel snow and repair broken items. Now my nose is like a water fountain if I breathe in cold, damp air, super dry air is downright painful, and my sinuses get inflamed if I look at my nose funny. My late uncle developed the same problem after being put on oxygen when he was in the hospital several years ago. Dirty pillows can affect sensitive people, but it’s only one of many factors.
Eat healthy, exercise, take vitamin tabs, drink green tea and sleep well.
That’s what I’ve done and just celebrated my 70th birthday lately. 😊
Happy birthday to you 🎉
Amen to you!
Happy belated birthday 🤗
A man looked at me as if he were shocked because I put my pillows in the washing machine in the laundry room 🧺. That tells me that he’s never washed his pillows.😮
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My pillows dont fit… that’s why you change cases almost daily
Yes… it’s nice if you can put them in the sun to dry.
They do have hypoallergenic covers that block the crap getting into your pillow/mattress.
@@donnagarner6007after washing?
Anti-dust mite pillowcases work very well.
Easy to wash (in hot water), too.
I’d have to question what the anti-dust Mite cover is made of??? So many hidden chemicals in everything these days. They could have put some level of pesticide in the material which essentially will be just as harmful as the mite itself or worse. Just my thoughts 🤔
@@christinetaylor2156
They sell organic dust mite covers
@julietteyork6293 where do you get them?
Best advice, Dr Berg. Thank you 🙏🏻
Thank you! I’m glad that you liked this post.
Try going without feather pillows,
It made massive difference for me.
You replaced feather with ..?
Dont use pillows, use fleece blanket folded, wash often
Good idea! Those are for flea collection better than microbes collecting..(just kidding)😂
thats actually a really good idea….
Thanks for the great idea!
Fleece is made from polyester.
Polyester is made from petroleum.
Extremely bad idea.
@charlotte1366
Not all fleece is synthetic. It’s just a matter of finding the right kind. Natural fleece is expensive, but in this case it would be worth it.
Great video Dr. Berg. I have noticed that my sinuses are stuffy when I lay down. Not so much when I’m standing. I attributed this to poor drainage. I will take your advice here and see how well it works for me. Keep the videos coming!
Thank you! I’m glad I could assist.
FINALLY. THIS HAS BEEN MY STRUGGLE FOR THE LAST 4 YEARS.
I did get a new pillow but that improvement was short lived.
Iv got 2 questions nWhich type of pillow should we use ?nIs there any dry cleaning method for pillow
Better use pillow cases and change them each week ! They dry very quickly, but the pillow can get more mold because it CAN’T DRY PROPERLY IN THE MIDDLE !
Maybe it’s a good thing then to get pillowcase covers which you put underneath the pillowcase itself..
@@flamingpieherman9822 I use both. Wash them at least once a week, and put clean ones on.
@@carmenmariacortesmarin2664 That’s the one thing I don’t do is wash them as often… I need to start doing that!
I’m finding that when you enter menopause and the decrease of estrogen it causes your immune system to go down. So what you could handle when you were younger. Now you can’t handle the viral load….
personally I stay away from feather filled pillows
I just ordered new pillows and washed my current pillows. Thank you for posting this!
I appreciate it so much; I’m glad it’s helpful.
Nasal rinses have helped me as well. Make sure to follow instructions.