Page 2 - Wool Wellbeing

Dreams are a part of our sleep cycle but we don't always remember them. In our blog, we discuss what part of our brain controls dream memory and why we often quickly forget our dreams when we wake up. We also suggest ways in which you can boost your abiity to remember your dreams - and how changing your bedroom environment and bedding can help.

If you are constantly waking up with a blocked nose, itchy eyes or by coughing and sneezing, you might be dealing with an allergy. In our blog we discuss how some types of bedding can make your allergy worse and discover how switching to a wool duvet can help. You'll also discover what special properties wool has and why it is both hygeinic and hypoallergenic.

Have you ever wondered why our sleep patterns change as we get older? In our blog we discuss how our natural body clock changes during our life and the factors that can impact on it. Find out what these factors are and check out our tips on how to achieve better sleep.  You can also find out more in Dick's podcast, which is attached to this blog.

Sleepwalking occurs when someone partially wakes up during deep sleep but their brain isn't fully active. This means they can move around, or even carry out actions, without being consciously aware they are doing so. In our blog, we discuss what can trigger sleepwalking and give some lifestyle tips that can help to reduce it. 

Customers often ask us about TOG ratings and how these work for wool duvets. In our blog we discuss the unique properties of wool, why these make wool such a wonderful duvet filling and how it can help you to sleep better. We also explain why fixed TOG ratings do not apply to our wool duvets.

Caffeine can affect the quality of your sleep and this is because it is a stimulant and can affect your body's natural triggers for sleep. In our blog and podcast we explain how and why caffeine impacts our sleep - and also offer some tips on how we can make some lifestyle changes that will help us to improve our sleep naturally. 

Sleep research has discovered that certain colours are more calming when it comes to relaxing or sleeping in your bedroom. Read our blog to find out which are the best colours for sleep, and which colours are more likely to make you feel energised or more restless. We also briefly touch on the science of colour and how our eyes and brain work to translate light into colour.

With so many duvets out there to choose from, this blog discusses the different types and how a duvet filling can play a significant role in not only your comfort during sleep but also your health and the envrionment. Read more to discover the difference between synthetic, down and wool duvets and then watch Dick's podcast "What's really inside your duvet?"

The connection between exercise and sleep has been widely explored through research, and evidence shows that getting exercise each day will help you to achieve a deeper rest. In this blog we explore how and why exercise impacts sleep and how it can help to achieve better sleep, especially when combined with the right kind of bedding. 

At some point in our lives, most of us have experienced a bad night's sleep due to worrying about something. Lying in bed and feeling anxious makes it even harder to sleep. In our blog, we discuss why anxiety can disrupt our sleep and suggest ways in which we can make some changes to help us get a better quality of rest.

Many people who have arthritis or are experiencing inflamation find that their discomfort gets worse at night. In this blog our Managing Director, Dick Beijen, discusses what exacerbates this discomfort and suggests ways in which using the right kind of bedding can help.

The festive season is packed full of memories with loved ones, treats, feasts and twinkling decorations. It's also a time when we're so busy that we forget about taking time out for rest and recuperation. In our blog we identify some of the sleep challenges during the festive season and give our top tips for feeling more refreshed for the fun ahead.