Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese practice which uses the laws of Heaven and Earth to help improve one's life by receiving positive Chi (or Qi) Chi is a life force or spiritual energy that is part of every living thing

In 1988, sleep expert Dr Chris Idzikowski discovered that trading in your old bed for a new, more comfortable one could give you an average of 42 minutes extra sleep -four times as effective as a typical over-the-counter sleep remedy So if you're feeling cramped in your sleeping space, or you're tossing and turning on an uncomfortable mattress, one of the most important things you can do for your health is to invest in a new bed

Most of us invite guests to stay from time to time, whether they're relatives, old friends, visitors from overseas or just people whose company we enjoy Entertaining guests in your home can be a lot of fun but also presents a number of challenges

Sleep problems are common among young children and are a major cause of frustration for one in five families Children will often try to stay awake even when they're tired because they are naturally curious and don't want to miss out on any excitement

Since sleep plays such an important role in our lives it's not surprising that beds feature prominently in many myths, fairytales and other works of literature When we imagine the bed in a fairytale like Sleeping Beauty, we inevitably conjure up images of a huge palace chamber and an ornate mahogany four-poster bed draped with beautiful silken fabrics