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The 2014 Slogan for World Sleep Day (14th March) is 'Easy Breathing, Restful Sleep, Healthy Body' and represents 3 key elements in obtaining...
Allergies and Sleep
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Bedding solutions for Allergy Sufferer's
I've been a sufferer of Dust Mite Allergies all my life. As a child I was given a nasal spray, and later an antihistamine product containing pseudoephedrine to help me with my... -
Reducing your Ezcema symptoms/triggers at bedtimeThe causes of Eczema can be varied, and for many people it is a matter of trial and eror to work out what their particular triggers are. Some Eczema is a direct symptom of an...
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Reducing the Dust Mite Allergen in your home
Clinical Research Studies have shown that lowering exposure to dust mite allergens can help allergy sufferers by reducing the frequency and severity of their symptoms and by... -
What is a Dust Mite Allergy?
House dust mites are tiny creatures - no more than 1/3 of a millimetre in length when fully grown. The bodies of the mites and in particular their faecal droppings contain potent... -
How do MiteGuard Dust Mite Barrier Covers work?Scientifically proven allergen barrier fabric All MiteGuard® covers are made with 3.5micron, 100% Natural Cotton fabric, using precision microweave...
Sleepy Children or Teens
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Why teenagers tend to sleep late and longer
Many parents often get frustrated with their ‘lazy’ teenagers, finding it hard to understand why it’s so hard to get them out of bed in the morning. We wonder... -
ADHD Kids and Natural Sleep
I’ve just been asked about how natural sleep can help kids with ADHD. Before we start, I’m no ADHD expert, so these thoughts are based on the principles of... -
How To Get Your Child To Sleep at Night
During a typical school day, your child is dealing with varied academic, social and physical challenges. By the end of the day we would expect them to be tired, yet they struggle...
Why Go Natural With Sleep?
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Toxins in your bedding: a hidden health issue
Many of us now live in a state of what Dr Hazel Parcells (a pioneer in natural health) termed ‘Half Healthy’. She observed that while most people weren’t... -
Why Is a Wool Duvet (doona or comforter) Better...
We can argue a number of reasons why you should choose a wool duvet inner (also known as a wool doona by our Australian friends, or a wool comforter in the USA) rather than... -
Why Buy Organic Cotton Sheets?
Ever questioned why buying organic cotton sheets is justifiable? The below comparison will hopefully give you some food for thought as you consider your next purchase of sheets... -
The Truth About Thread Count
For several years the focus on thread count has dominated makreting in the bed linen industry. Thread count has become a simple metric used by marketing people to... -
Why Should I Use Natural Products for Sleep?
Sleep is a natural process. Therefore in order to solve our sleep issues it seems logical to turn to products and solutions that are natural, pure and organic. So what are the...
Learning about Sleep
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Choosing the perfect pillow for your sleeping type
A great day begins with a great sleep It’s worthwhile investing in a good pillow because cheaper pillows can flatten out easily and be unsupportive. This can leave you... -
What Could be Affecting Your Sleep?
Who's got bad bedtime habits? If you're struggling to get to sleep at the end of the day, it may be because of some bad habits, you've fallen into in that lead-up... -
Sleep and Fat Loss Buzz Words...Simply Speaking
You may have heard of the hormones seratonin, leptin, ghrelin and tryptophan. But did you know they play an important part in regulating our sleep and weight? This article will... -
Technology & Your Sleep
Are you a night owl who stays up late watching television, working on your computer or engaging in social networking or gaming? Do you have children or teenagers who spend time on... -
Nutrition, Hydration, Exercise and Sleep
Your brain produces a delicate balance of hormones which influence your sleep. However insomnia is not caused by what you do at night, but rather your habits and what you create... -
How Much Sleep Do I Need?
Einstein famously needed 10-11 hours sleep every day whilst Margaret Thatcher could make do with 5 hours! It has been said that without enough sleep we all become two year... -
What Happens When We Sleep?
Circadian rhythms differ but the sleep phase cycle is the same for us all. Circadian rhythms refer to our daily pattern of waking and sleeping and everyone’s circadian... -
What Happens When We Don’t Sleep Properly?
Like food and water, sleep is vital for good health! It may not feel like there is much going on when your head hits the pillow, but a series of complex chemical reactions... -
What Causes Insomnia And How Can I Address It...
If you have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or are waking very early and not able to fall back to sleep, then you may be suffering from insomnia, or a sleep deficit. ...
Top Tips for Sleep
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Three key factors in a good night's sleep -...
The 2014 Slogan for World Sleep Day (14th March) is 'Easy Breathing, Restful Sleep, Healthy Body' and represents 3 key elements in obtaining a perfect night's sleep... -
Top Tips for Sleepy Shift Workers
Here are a few general tips for getting better sleep if you are a shift worker – some of which you may already have tried or be doing regularly. One size does not fit... -
Eat Yourself to Sleep!
Here are few ideas for an after dinner ‘snack’ which contain all the natural ingredients to help you sleep better! Bananas Bananas are practically a sleeping pill... -
Top Tips to Stop Snoring - Naturally
Anthony Burgess famously said ‘Laugh and the world laughs with you, snore and you sleep alone!’ Aren’t these words true! Snoring is the biggest cause of... -
Breathing Techniques for Relaxation and Sleep
In ‘Tired but Wired’, Nerena Ramlakan intelligently states that ‘if you want to learn how to sleep brilliantly, you have to learn how to rest and relax... -
Top Tips for Natural Sleep while Travelling
Sleep can be significantly impacted by travel across time zones and being in a strange or foreign environment. Try these simple ideas to improve your sleep while you are... -
Top Tips for the Best Natural Sleep
Improve your sleep naturally, without resorting to pharmaceutical options! Some of these tips may work for you. When choosing natural products, invest in the best...
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