Health Blog

Most of us will wash out sheets, pillowcases and duvet covers very regularly but what about those actual pillows and duvets?  Do we give them as much thought and attention?

We should actually be washing those items of bedding more frequently than we do to keep them fresh - and free from dust mites.

Although it may seem easier and more convenient to go for an artificial tree when planning your Christmas decorations, you might like to consider a real tree this year!

A fake Christmas tree will never provide the beautiful fresh scent of pine!

If you do decide to go for a REAL tree, we share top tips on how to look after it.

You may not have given much thought to what is going on in your bathroom, thinking it is just serving its purpose in keeping you and your family clean and hygienic in their daily living habits.

However, at the same time it is possible to ensure that how you use and what you use could be changed to put you and your bathroom on a more environmentally friendly path.

Whether shopping at a store or online, you might have noticed the appearance of various products using bamboo in their manufacture.

And that is a good thing...

We explain all the reasons why.

Conkers are the name given to the seeds of the horse chestnut tree.

These conkers are a lovely large brown and tactile seed and they can be put to good use once you have collected them and they are no longer contained in their spikey cases.

Whether you are going into winter or summer, this is the right time of the year to take a rain check on your clothes for the coming season. 

And to take the opportunity to deep clean your closet for a fresh start to the season.

We share four important steps to follow...

You might never have thought about having a box of borax in your home but perhaps it is time to think again because this natural and even old-fashioned home help has so much to offer.

With a history going back some one hundred years, borax is a 100% naturally occuring mineral.  It is formed by the seasonal evaporation of salt lakes.  Borax is made up of boron, sodium, water and oxygen. 

There are so many reasons why we all need a good night's sleep - whatever our age.

However, in older adults, ongoing sleep disorders can lead to much bigger problems such as irritability, low energy and an increased risk of falling...

We are frequently urged to de-clutter with a variety of suggestions but now a new technique known as Swedish Death Cleaning is gaining popularity, helping you to look at your stuff and declutter.

It could just give you that added impetus to go for "less stuff, more happiness".

Do you spend a lot of time in front of a screen, keeping up with your workload?

Do you feel totally exhausted by the end of your working day?

Does this mean that you feel you should do nothing more after work except curl up on the sofa before you go to bed?

Answering "yes" to these questions could mean that "brain drain" is slowing you down and leading to fatigue.