Wellness
Should You Go to Bed With Wet Hair?
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Sustainability
Why the OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 Certification Matters
Avocado’s OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100-certified products help protect the health of you, your family, and the planet. Here’s how.
The Mattress Certifications You Need to Know
We’re breaking down the most trusted mattress certifications so you can find the bed that fits your needs and values.
Introducing Season 3 of: “A Little Green”
Listen to season three of A Little Green, an Avocado Green Brands podcast hosted by our executive producer Christina Thompson.
Lifestyle
The Bison Comeback
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Wellness
What is Cognitive Shuffling? And How It Can Help You Fall Asleep
Lying awake at night unable to fall asleep? Cognitive shuffling might just be the sleep hack you’ve been looking for. If you’re anything like me, what I’m about to describe is all too familiar. It’s finally bedtime, so you’re cozied up under the covers, ready to fall asleep, and, as soon as your eyes close, […]
Is NAD+ the Answer to Improved Sleep Quality?
You could try to biohack your way to better sleep using everything from magnesium supplements, morning sunlight exposure, and white noise machines to TikTok trends like the “sleepy girl mocktail” and mouth tape (hi, sleepmaxxing). But what if there was a one-and-done method that could put all of that to rest? Well, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, […]
Toxic Productivity: What It Is and How to Stop
When people think about being overworked, they often only think about, well, work. Long hours at the office. Extra projects. Clients who ignore boundaries. It turns out, this pressure to be “on”—to constantly do more and achieve more—can show up in a person’s personal life, too. In psychotherapist Israa Nasir’s book, Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your […]
Lifestyle
How to Clean Your Washing Machine (and How Often) So Your Bedding Actually Gets Clean
You clean your sheets, but your washer might be dirtier than you think. Here’s how to clean it the easy, non-toxic way. I’ll admit, I had no idea I was supposed to clean my washing machine until I saw a TikTok video showing someone deep-cleaning theirs. It sent me down a rabbit hole of “deep […]
New Mattress Not Comfortable Yet? Here’s Why and What to Do
Adjusting to your new mattress might take time. Here’s what to expect during the break-in period and how to troubleshoot the transition. After weeks (or maybe even months) of researching and comparing mattresses, you finally did it—you bought a new one. You couldn’t wait to sink in and get the best sleep of your life. […]
Pure Talalay: Our Secret To A Better Night’s Sleep
A restorative night’s sleep starts from within and radiates out, benefiting our lives in big and small ways. So let’s talk about something deep within: a special latex called Pure Talalay woven into our premium pillows, toppers, and mattresses. Pure Talalay is felt rather than seen—with a unique buoyancy and softness that’s different from others […]