Charleston Living Magazine Nov-Dec 2023

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THE LAST REFLECTION Well-Rested Holiday Spirit Tips on how to sleep better when you travel By ANNE WOLFE POSTIC The holiday season is upon us. If we’re lucky it’ll be filled with warm moments among family and friends, a healthy smattering of parties where good cheer abounds and enough indulgent treats to inspire some New Year’s resolutions. Traveling may be part of the package and we’ll need energy to enjoy everyone and everything as much as possible. When I’m traveling (and overindulging), restful sleep is key. But it isn’t always easy. Unfamiliar beds houses full of loved ones keeping different hours, and the urge to stay up late to enjoy all the people and all the things can make getting a good night’s sleep nearly impossible. The pursuit of a restful night away from home is why I keep one little bag near my luggage and take it on every trip, whether it’s one night or three weeks. I don’t leave home without my allergy pillowcase, a silk pillowcase that goes over it, and a silk sleeping mask. The allergy case, especially for those of us who are allergic or sensitive to dust mites, is essential. Let’s talk about dust mites. They sound terrible. One might think that a pillow riddled with dust mites is an indication of a dirty home or hotel. Au contraire! The little buggers are everywhere. These microscopic critters feed on dead skin cells shed by humans and pets. Ohio State University researchers found that dust mites and their teeny tiny droppings can make up ten percent of the weight of a two-year-old pillow. At home, all my pillows are encased in allergy covers, as is my mattress. (A quick internet search for “allergy covers” will yield a plethora of affordable options. Cover everything. It will change your life! Many thanks to my allergist, who recommended them to me). The first thing I do when I unpack is slap an allergy cover on any pillow in my bed. The second thing I do is cover that allergy case with a silk pillowcase. Silk pillowcases make your hair shinier and help prevent those weird creases that appear on your face after a few hours of blessed sleep. (Are you 23 years old or younger? You probably have no idea what I’m talking about, but you’ll see.) For ladies of a certain age, that age where one can get over heated at night or literally any other time, silk offers the added bonus of being somewhat cooling, especially if you flip the pillow when you wake up in a cold sweat. But I digress. Sleeping on silk is good for everyone. They might kill me for sharing this, but even my sons appreciate what the slippery fabric does for their hair—less tangles, more shine. I put them in their stockings a few Christmases ago, assuming I’d add them to my own stash when they were inevitably discarded. No such luck. The youngest son recently made sure to pack his when he left for boarding school. My kids know a good thing when they sleep on it. The third thing in my little travel bag is a silk blend eye mask. Blocking light is often the key to sleeping just about anywhere, especially when crossing time zones. According to the random Amazon merchant that sold it, mine has “copper technology,” which allegedly offers “anti-aging benefits.” Does it? No idea, since I can’t know how I might have aged without it. But it’s soft, comfortable, and, most importantly, blocks out enough light to trick my brain into sleeping. If it does a little de-puffing and slows the progress of deepening crow’s feet, all the better. Because looking well rested makes me feel a little more energetic. These aren’t the only things that help you sleep in unfamiliar surroundings. Ear plugs are nice, as are noise cancelling headphones. I do enjoy a nice melatonin gummy before bed, because unlike other sleep aids, it doesn’t leave me hazy in the morning. (Who wants to miss a day of vacation wiping away the cerebral cobwebs?) But I can pick those gummies up in almost any drug store, anywhere in the world. My little travel bag ls less than a foot wide and packs flat, so it fits in any size luggage, even an overnight tote. Although I use all the same things at home, I keep doubles of them just for trips, ready at a moment’s notice. Travel should be fun. And approaching every day with a calm mind and fresh face will give you plenty of energy to survive a busy holiday season, cheer intact. • PHOTO PIXABAY 112 | CharlestonLivingMag.com
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