Disclaimer: This article cannot be considered as medical advice. You may consult your GP for professional advice.

Many of us believe that the key to a sound sleep is having organised, uncluttered bedrooms—and ideally a made bed—so all we need to do is climb in and enjoy the comfort of our well-prepared bed.

But what if we told you that having an organised bedroom is non-essential and that making the bed the first thing every morning could potentially be bad for your sleep?

Calee Shea, a holistic health practitioner from Atlanta who regularly posts hormone health insights and recipes, came under the spotlight after a surprising tip she shared on social media.

Her advice to unmake the bed every morning took her followers by surprise and the internet by storm, as they discovered the benefits of a breezy bed for a healthier hormone balance and a better night's sleep.

Hormone coach Calee tells her followers that unmaking their bed could lead to better sleep. Image source: TikTok/@caleeshea.

'POV: You intentionally unmake your bed every morning so that it can breathe. You've never slept better and your hormones are balanced,' she wrote on her video, which has now been viewed 1.5 million times.

For most, intentionally unmaking the bed every morning seems counter-intuitive, but the science behind it is compelling.

Covering your mattress with blankets and sheets immediately after you rise from the bed encourages the growth of dust mites.

By doing so, trapped moisture and dead skin in the bed provide an ideal breeding ground for these mites, according to research conducted at Kingston University London.

While dust mites may seem harmless, they are a common trigger for allergies and asthma. Therefore, a simple act of unmaking your bed in the morning could improve the quality of your sleep and overall health.

You can watch Calee’s video unmaking her bed below:

Video source: TikTok/@caleeshea.​

'One of my top tips for a better night of sleep: swapping the habit of making my bed with unmaking my bed,' Calee captioned her video.

She also added, 'Improving sleep quality has a direct connection with hormone health, focus, energy, metabolism, and more.'

In a subsequent video, Calee elaborated on her unmaking the bed technique. She advised her followers to shake out covers and sheets, pulling them back to allow the mattress to air naturally.

'Let that bed breathe,' she encouraged her followers.

You can watch the video below:

Video source: TikTok/@caleeshea.​

Calee recommended leaving the bed unmade for at least 60 minutes each morning before formally reorganising the area.

But how does ‘unmaking’ your bed help with hormones?

'Quality sleep DIRECTLY affects hormone health!' explained Calee as she stressed the importance of the whole process to hormone health.

As Calee's innovative approach to improving sleep and hormone balance became popular, reactions on TikTok were mixed.

Some users, who had long abandoned making their beds, felt validated by Calee's advice.

'Always leave my bed UNMADE. Always and forever. It’s a must for health,' one said.

However, others argued the importance of making their bed in the morning to maintain a clean and uncluttered space.

'Yeah no my room is small and it looks so messy when my bed isn’t made,' one commented.

Key Takeaways

• Calee Shea, a hormone coach and holistic health practitioner, advised people to unmake their bed every morning for better sleep.
  
• This helps the bed to 'breathe', preventing moisture and dead skin from becoming trapped and creating a breeding ground for dust mites, based on research from Kingston University London.
  
• She said to shake out the covers and sheets before pulling them back to air the mattress, then wait an hour before formally making the bed.
  
• Calee's advice has made waves on social media, but some users argued that making their bed first thing in the morning is essential in maintaining the cleanliness of their space.
  

Members, what are your thoughts on Calee’s advice? Will you be unmaking your bed moving forward? Let us know in the comments below!

 

[Trina G]

Disclaimer: This article cannot be considered as medical advice. You may consult your GP for professional advice.

Many of us believe that the key to a sound sleep is having organised, uncluttered bedrooms—and ideally a made bed—so all we need to do is climb in and enjoy the comfort of our well-prepared bed.

But what if we told you that having an organised bedroom is non-essential and that making the bed the first thing every morning could potentially be bad for your sleep?

Calee Shea, a holistic health practitioner from Atlanta who regularly posts hormone health insights and recipes, came under the spotlight after a surprising tip she shared on social media.

Her advice to unmake the bed every morning took her followers by surprise and the internet by storm, as they discovered the benefits of a breezy bed for a healthier hormone balance and a better night's sleep.

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Hormone coach Calee tells her followers that unmaking their bed could lead to better sleep. Image source: TikTok/@caleeshea.

'POV: You intentionally unmake your bed every morning so that it can breathe. You've never slept better and your hormones are balanced,' she wrote on her video, which has now been viewed 1.5 million times.

For most, intentionally unmaking the bed every morning seems counter-intuitive, but the science behind it is compelling.

Covering your mattress with blankets and sheets immediately after you rise from the bed encourages the growth of dust mites.

By doing so, trapped moisture and dead skin in the bed provide an ideal breeding ground for these mites, according to research conducted at Kingston University London.

While dust mites may seem harmless, they are a common trigger for allergies and asthma. Therefore, a simple act of unmaking your bed in the morning could improve the quality of your sleep and overall health.

You can watch Calee’s video unmaking her bed below:

Video source: TikTok/@caleeshea.​

'One of my top tips for a better night of sleep: swapping the habit of making my bed with unmaking my bed,' Calee captioned her video.

She also added, 'Improving sleep quality has a direct connection with hormone health, focus, energy, metabolism, and more.'

In a subsequent video, Calee elaborated on her unmaking the bed technique. She advised her followers to shake out covers and sheets, pulling them back to allow the mattress to air naturally.

'Let that bed breathe,' she encouraged her followers.

You can watch the video below:

Video source: TikTok/@caleeshea.​

Calee recommended leaving the bed unmade for at least 60 minutes each morning before formally reorganising the area.

But how does ‘unmaking’ your bed help with hormones?

'Quality sleep DIRECTLY affects hormone health!' explained Calee as she stressed the importance of the whole process to hormone health.

As Calee's innovative approach to improving sleep and hormone balance became popular, reactions on TikTok were mixed.

Some users, who had long abandoned making their beds, felt validated by Calee's advice.

'Always leave my bed UNMADE. Always and forever. It’s a must for health,' one said.

However, others argued the importance of making their bed in the morning to maintain a clean and uncluttered space.

'Yeah no my room is small and it looks so messy when my bed isn’t made,' one commented.

Key Takeaways

• Calee Shea, a hormone coach and holistic health practitioner, advised people to unmake their bed every morning for better sleep.
• This helps the bed to 'breathe', preventing moisture and dead skin from becoming trapped and creating a breeding ground for dust mites, based on research from Kingston University London.
• She said to shake out the covers and sheets before pulling them back to air the mattress, then wait an hour before formally making the bed.
• Calee's advice has made waves on social media, but some users argued that making their bed first thing in the morning is essential in maintaining the cleanliness of their space.

Members, what are your thoughts on Calee’s advice? Will you be unmaking your bed moving forward? Let us know in the comments below!

Couldn’t do it. Having a tidy bedroom is paramount for me. I’m sure I have a bit of OCD. It would stress me no end if it was left unmade. I always make the bed after showering and dressing.

 

[Luckyus]

Disclaimer: This article cannot be considered as medical advice. You may consult your GP for professional advice.

Many of us believe that the key to a sound sleep is having organised, uncluttered bedrooms—and ideally a made bed—so all we need to do is climb in and enjoy the comfort of our well-prepared bed.

But what if we told you that having an organised bedroom is non-essential and that making the bed the first thing every morning could potentially be bad for your sleep?

Calee Shea, a holistic health practitioner from Atlanta who regularly posts hormone health insights and recipes, came under the spotlight after a surprising tip she shared on social media.

Her advice to unmake the bed every morning took her followers by surprise and the internet by storm, as they discovered the benefits of a breezy bed for a healthier hormone balance and a better night's sleep.

View attachment 35243

Hormone coach Calee tells her followers that unmaking their bed could lead to better sleep. Image source: TikTok/@caleeshea.

'POV: You intentionally unmake your bed every morning so that it can breathe. You've never slept better and your hormones are balanced,' she wrote on her video, which has now been viewed 1.5 million times.

For most, intentionally unmaking the bed every morning seems counter-intuitive, but the science behind it is compelling.

Covering your mattress with blankets and sheets immediately after you rise from the bed encourages the growth of dust mites.

By doing so, trapped moisture and dead skin in the bed provide an ideal breeding ground for these mites, according to research conducted at Kingston University London.

While dust mites may seem harmless, they are a common trigger for allergies and asthma. Therefore, a simple act of unmaking your bed in the morning could improve the quality of your sleep and overall health.

You can watch Calee’s video unmaking her bed below:

Video source: TikTok/@caleeshea.​

'One of my top tips for a better night of sleep: swapping the habit of making my bed with unmaking my bed,' Calee captioned her video.

She also added, 'Improving sleep quality has a direct connection with hormone health, focus, energy, metabolism, and more.'

In a subsequent video, Calee elaborated on her unmaking the bed technique. She advised her followers to shake out covers and sheets, pulling them back to allow the mattress to air naturally.

'Let that bed breathe,' she encouraged her followers.

You can watch the video below:

Video source: TikTok/@caleeshea.​

Calee recommended leaving the bed unmade for at least 60 minutes each morning before formally reorganising the area.

But how does ‘unmaking’ your bed help with hormones?

'Quality sleep DIRECTLY affects hormone health!' explained Calee as she stressed the importance of the whole process to hormone health.

As Calee's innovative approach to improving sleep and hormone balance became popular, reactions on TikTok were mixed.

Some users, who had long abandoned making their beds, felt validated by Calee's advice.

'Always leave my bed UNMADE. Always and forever. It’s a must for health,' one said.

However, others argued the importance of making their bed in the morning to maintain a clean and uncluttered space.

'Yeah no my room is small and it looks so messy when my bed isn’t made,' one commented.

Key Takeaways

• Calee Shea, a hormone coach and holistic health practitioner, advised people to unmake their bed every morning for better sleep.
• This helps the bed to 'breathe', preventing moisture and dead skin from becoming trapped and creating a breeding ground for dust mites, based on research from Kingston University London.
• She said to shake out the covers and sheets before pulling them back to air the mattress, then wait an hour before formally making the bed.
• Calee's advice has made waves on social media, but some users argued that making their bed first thing in the morning is essential in maintaining the cleanliness of their space.

Members, what are your thoughts on Calee’s advice? Will you be unmaking your bed moving forward? Let us know in the comments below!

I always air the bed before remaking it.

 

[Littleboy8]

I always air the bed before remaking it.

I got That from my ex to always leave bed unmade for a couple of hours a day to air and no mitey bugs breeding in my bed. Eeeew.leave the door closed if people visiting.

 

[Veggiepatch]

I'd have to look back into the last century for the last time I made a bed, except to change the bottom sheet. I consider it to be a useless exercise but each to their own.

 

[Littleboy8]

I'd have to look back into the last century for the last time I made a bed, except to change the bottom sheet. I consider it to be a useless exercise but each to their own.

The only thing I worry about is spiders falling off the roof into my bedand biting me on the you know where.

 

[Veggiepatch]

The only thing I worry about is spiders falling off the roof into my bedand biting me on the you know where.

Must have been a funnel web spider....