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December 05, 2024
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!
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December 01, 2024
Give Christmas a personal touch with handmade gifts that are thoughtful, eco-friendly, and full of love. Discover easy, creative ideas to inspire your holiday crafting!
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November 29, 2024
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.
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November 22, 2024
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.
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November 21, 2024
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.
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November 14, 2024
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.
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November 08, 2024
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.
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November 05, 2024
At Devon Duvets we've been supporting British farmers for over 15 years, through making our British wool products. But understanding the role of farming in the UK goes deeper. It is connected to every meal we eat, the products we buy and the stability of our economy. In this blog and accompanying podcast, Dick highlights the critical role that farmers play in all our lives.
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October 29, 2024
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.
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October 26, 2024
We're contacted by thousands of customers every year about our natural and sustainable soft bedding. Often this will turn into a discussion about sleep generally, and this can include some questions. In this blog, we've put together some of the most popular questions the team are asked, together with some information about each.
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October 24, 2024
We're proud to be 'Made in Britain' members as it allows us to use the official trademark for British manufacturing for our 100% British made products. In this blog and accompanying podcast, we take a closer look at why 'Made in Britain' matters on a national scale and why British manufacturing is so important for our economy, for jobs and for communities.
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October 21, 2024
Enter our Halloween giveaway for a chance to win a handcrafted British wool duvet, and learn why wool bedding is the perfect eco-friendly choice for chilly nights.