Wool Wellbeing

In the UK, 1 in 4 couples are sleeping apart in order to achieve a better night's sleep. This is known as 'sleep divorce' and there are many reasons behind it. Many couples find that addressing sleep challenges together can strengthen their bond. In this blog we discuss sleep divorce, what can cause it and how to maintain your closeness as a couple - even with sleep divorce!

If you are someone who experiences PMS - or the more extreme PMDD - you'll know that the monhtly symptoms that go hand-in-hand with this can be very delibitating and tiring. In our blog we identify the most common symptoms, including period related insomnia and also offer tips that can help to offset some of the effects of PMS and PMDD on your sleep.

Chronic sleep deprivation can have serious long-term effects on your health. Sometimes it's all too easy to sacrifice sleep for socialising, binge-watching that entire TV series or simply scrolling through our devices until late at night. In our blog, we discuss the impact of poor sleep, the benefits of prioritising rest and offer practical tips on improving your sleep naturally.

Winter can often be a difficult time for the elderly. They can struggle to keep warm as their metabolic rate is generally slower, and there is reduced muscle mass and thinner layers of insulating fat beneath the skin. In this blog we discuss the importance of warmth in maintining health and wellbeing in the elderly and discuss some ways in which we can all help.

Snoring is a very common problem that many of us are all too familiar with. Whether it's our own snoring, or our partner's,  it can have a significant impact on the quality of our sleep and, ultimately, our overall wellbeing.  In this blog, we discuss what causes snoring and what solutions and tips can be implemented to help minimize it.

The short term effects of sleep disruption casued by noise can impact our wellbeing, leading to loss of concentration and irritability. Long term, it can lead to more serious health issues. In our bog, we outline ways to minimise noise in  your bedroom but also discuss recent research about the 'colours of noise'  and the claims that they can help sleep quality.

Melatonin (known as the 'sleep hormone') is essential for our sleep-wake cycles and is produced by our brain. In this blog we explain how it works and what we can do to boost it naturally. You can also watch the accompanying podcast by Dick, where he also offers some extra tips to help ensure restful nights and energised mornings.

Kindness is much more than just a word, it can be an uplifting experience in a world that has become so busy and hectic. Kindness impacts not only on others, but also on ourselves, benefitting mental, emotional and physical wellbeing. To find out more about the power of kindness, read Dick's blog and tune in to his podcast.

One of the symptoms experienced by those living with Multiple Scleroris is poor or disrupted sleep.  In our blog, we discuss why MS can impact on your sleep and highlight some ways in which your sleep can be improved through some lifestyle tweaks.

Wool is a natural and sustainable fibre and has been part of the UK's heritage for centuries. In this blog we explore the reason why wool matters and why is it is so much better for us and the envrionment than synthetic fibres. We also invite you to watch our latest podcast by one of our founders and directors, Dick Beijen.