How to handle a fever
Fevers are usually harmless and can actually help fight the illness; however, they do need to be monitored carefully. So, what should you be aware of and what should you do?
The many respiratory benefits of steam
Steam therapy moisturises dry, irritated nasal and throat passages making them more comfortable to breathe and liquefies mucous secretions, resulting in clearer secretions that are easier to expel.
The importance of healthy humidity
Water is one nutrient that all forms of life must have to survive. All functions of the body require sufficient moisture to work properly.
5 Things you never knew about children’s fevers
Fever is a defence mechanism the body uses to fight infections, and is therefore frequently associated with childhood illnesses. A body temperature that is consistently above the normal temperature range is called a fever.
How humidifiers can help seasonal allergies
Dry, cracked lips, sore throat, blotchy skin, itchy eyes... if you're a sufferer of seasonal allergies you've probably tried lots of things, pharmaceutical and natural, to help your symptoms. But here's one you may not have considered: a humidifier.