Health Blog

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. 

One of the most common problems for many of us today is making sure we get a good night's sleep.

So many will toss and turn to get off to sleep in the first place or we will suddenly find ourselves wide awake at two or three in the morning with no prospect of getting back to sleep again for several hours.

But how do we know how much sleep we need and what can we do about it?

We all want to wake up refreshed and ready to face the day ahead!

But you might be interested to read about all these sleeping facts we have discovered that can affect how well we sleep. 

Many people are unknowingly harming their hearts through everyday habits.

From sleep to stress levels, the impact of these habits can be more significant than you think and could even be putting your cardiovascular health at risk.

We list five of these potential heart harming habits...

Our skin care can be different depending on whether it is day or night.

During the day, our skin is in protection mode and focused on counteracting the negative effects of environmental stressors, such as UV radiation and pollution.

At night, our skin cells work differently, helping to repair any damage that’s been done during the day.  Fortunately, we can tailor our skincare routine to better suit this dynamic.

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...

We were made from the time we were born to breathe through our noses - it is what we were always supposed to do.

It is the way we have evolved and there are lots of good reasons for this.  Find out what these are.

We are told to watch our posture when we are standing or sitting but have we ever thought about our sleep posture?

Sleep posture is the position you settle into as you go to sleep as well as the positions you move into during the night.  If your sleep posture is poor, it can lead to problems over time - problems such as reflux, back pain, breathing difficulties and even wrinkles.

We all know what "triggers" are and how they are a stimulus that can cause a person to have an emotional or behavioral response - often based on a negative experience.  Triggers can be internal or external and can come from a variety of sources.

But have you heard of "glimmers" and do you know what they are? 

Back to school for the cooler months of the year means that children are all moving indoors, making it much easier for infections to get to their noises, their throats and their tummies.

But what can you do to help them stay germ-free and healthy so they don't have to miss those vital school days and also don't spread any infections to others.

Do you make a habit of going barefoot when you can?  It can be very liberating but it can also be very good for you!

Earthing or grounding (as it is known) means that your bare feet draw electrons from the earth.  Different studies have found many benefits from these electrons including:

• Changing the electrical activity in the brain to lessen pain
• Improving skin conductivity
• Moderating heart rate variability
• Improving glucose regulation
• Reducing stress and
• Boosting immunity.

Earthing or grounding is the simple act of walking without shoes...