Health Blog

Plastic storage containers have been around for decades - remember the Tupperware range we - or our mothers - used to collect so avidly?  They came in all shapes, sizes and colors and we even attended or held Tupperware parties in our homes to view the latest offerings!

Plastic containers are still used in the home to store leftovers, for packed lunches and for takeout meals from restaurants. 

But how safe are they?

Many parents struggle to get their young child to sleep through night.  Are you one of them?

Although it is completely normal for babies and young children to wake up during the night, most will fall back asleep without realising. 

However, if your child finds it difficult to settle again, then we hope these tips will help your child (as long as they are not hungry, unwell or uncomfortable).

We share some tips from Gemma Coe who is the author of "Newborn Sleep Foundations".

The wonderful aroma of Lavender Oil, derived from the Lavandula angustifolia plant, is known for its calming and soothing properties, potentially helping to reduce stress and anxiety while promoting better sleep and even supporting skin health and wound healing. 

Lemons have so many uses from cooking and baking to cleaning and natural remedies and I have a slice of lemon every day in my mug of black tea...

We share some ways in which you can clean and refresh your home with sustainable  homemade recipes.

They are simple and economical to make as well as being very effective to use - and they all include a few drops of essential oil to fill your space with a lovely fragrance too...

Warts are commonly found skin conditions of small skin growths that can be painful and unsightly.

The good news is that warts are usually harmless and can be resolved quickly and without stinging or pain.

At certain times of the year especially if you are experiencing a harsh, cold winter you might find that your spirits are a bit low.

But help is at hand - we share some tips for lifting those spirits...

We all know there are two types of people in this world - those who are morning people (the early birds) and those who are happy to stay up late (the night owls).

We share the distinct benefits of being an early bird...

According to recent research, our short term memory can benefit from exercise for the following twenty four hours.   So if we exercise every day, then such benefits can continue indefinitely!

But there are other suggestions we can follow too...

As we get older, move to another part of the country or even move to another country completely, we might find that we have lost touch with some of our old friends...

We share some tips on how to revive those old friendships - that is if we want to!