"Night Sweats" Pillowcase Sold Nationwide.BRIDGEPORT, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 23,1999-- Innovative product developed by woman entrepreneur Everybody loves a good night's sleep. Sleeping soundly wasn't easy for Bridgeport, Conn. home textile designer Debra Tessin, following a diagnosis of ovarian cancer ovarian cancer Malignant tumour of the ovaries. Risk factors include early age of first menstruation (before age 12), late onset of menopause (after age 52), absence of pregnancy, presence of specific genetic mutations, use of fertility drugs, and personal history of breast . That's when the young designer, with a track record of developing innovative home furnishings and tabletop products, decided to create a product that would help herself and millions of others. Tessin, whose products have been sold in upscale emporiums nationwide such as Barneys New York  This article or section is written like an .Please help [ rewrite this article] from a neutral point of view. Mark blatant advertising for , using . , took her knowledge of fabrics and her flair for design, and created a cuddly, whisper-soft pillowcase pil·low·case n. A removable covering for a pillow. Also called pillowslip. pillowcase or pillowslip Noun a removable washable cover for a pillow Noun 1. that lulls people to sleep---people for whom sleep is difficult because they are experiencing the everyday stresses of living, or coping with anxiety, the natural lifestage of menopause, or illness. The "Night Sweats" (TM) pillowcase is made from baby-soft plush terry velour. For those who experience the discomfort of night sweats, have skin sensitivity or have trouble resting comfortably following surgery or childbirth, or even go to bed with wet hair, the pillow provides a cocoon cocoon: see pupa. of comfort. "I created this product as a gift to myself and others," said Tessin. "I drew on my knowledge of fabrics and product design to develop something I simply couldn't find anywhere else." The product was an overnight success. It is now available by mail (1-800-480-8608) and in stores nationwide including Whole Foods Market, Mrs. Greens Natural Markets, Solutions and SelfCare catalogs, Noelle's Day Spa A day spa is a business establishment which people visit for personal care treatments such as massages and facials. It is similar to a beauty salon in that it is only visited for the duration of the treatment. in Stamford, and continuous care boutiques within hospitals such as The Mayo Clinic and Beth Israel Hospital See:
Ms. Tessin, a Westport, Conn. resident, is available for live or telephone interviews. She has a fascinating story to tell about the inception of this product---and the personal experiences that led to its creation. She is committed to generating greater awareness of ovarian cancer and in 1999, five percent of proceeds from the sale of this product will be donated to Ovarian Cancer research. The Night Sweats (TM) has been featured on Channel 12 television, WICC WICC WONCA International Classification Committee WICC Weizmann Institute Computing Center (Israel) WICC Wallops Institutional Consolidated Contract WICC Wheat Industry Consolidation Committee WICC Walk in Cold Call & WALE wale n. A mark raised on the skin, as by a whip; a weal or welt. v. To raise marks on the skin, as by whipping. radio, Health and American Health For Women magazines, Connecticut Post, Connecticut Life, Health & Spirit, Conversations, Woman Wise and American Medical Journal. Upcoming features will include Coping magazine. SOURCE: DigitalWork ( http://www.digitalwork.com ) WHERE SMALL BUSINESS GOES TO WORK |
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