September 29th is World Heart Day, and the World Heart Federation (WHF) is asking everyone to make a promise: eat healthy, get more exercise, and say no to smoking. The world’s number one killer today is cardiovascular disease, but you can change that. WHF say that with just a few small changes to our lives, […]
World Cerebral Palsy Day is hosted by an organization made up of people with cerebral palsy, their families, and other organizations in more than 65 countries that foster their advocacy. Along with them, we aspire to see both the young and adult people with cerebral palsy having and enjoying the same rights, access, and opportunities […]
On September 25 of each year, International Ataxia Awareness Day (IAAD) is celebrated. This is a concerted effort of many individuals and various ataxia organisations around the world to make more people aware of this rare condition. There is no better way than to engage yourself in the fight against ataxia than IAAD. At the […]
Sunday, September 23 is the 2018 September equinox and the official beginning of the autumn season. What is an Equinox? Equinox as derived from a Latin word that means “equal night” aptly describes the days of the year when the daytime is nearly equal in length to the nighttime all over the world, about 12 […]
Memory foam mattresses are a hit with consumers due to their coziness and durability. The only thing that disrupts customer satisfaction is the way memory foam smells. This peculiar smell is caused by the elements used to create the mattress; and sadly, the smell can carry on for weeks. On the one hand, there are […]
Hypoallergenic bamboo works very well to protect against eczema flare-ups and provide support during treatment and recovery. What is Eczema? Eczema is a dry skin disease that is also known as dermatitis. It affects people differently in that the disease is different from one individual to another, and it can also come in many different […]
September is Reye’s Syndrome Awareness Month. It’s time for The Bamboo Pillow to send out this alert to parents and guardians everywhere. Thanks to the National Reye’s Syndrome Foundation, there are now ample resources to learn about this disease and take steps to prevent it. Reye’s Syndrome is a very serious disease that can affect […]