http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Leigh+A.+Matelas Business Leigh A. Matelas Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=281028&ca=Business Most of us experience the occasional difficulty falling asleep. Stress at work, aches and pains, or a neighbour's noisy party can all contribute to a restless night. Regular sleep deprivation, however, can have a serious impact on your health and quality of life. If you find it hard to get off to... Home Management Leigh A. Matelas Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=270451&ca=Home+Management An attractive, inviting bedroom can play a big role in keeping the romance alive in your relationship. Whether you're looking to completely redesign your bedroom or just add a few decorative touches, there are plenty of ways in which you can create a romantic haven where you and your other half can... Family Concerns Leigh A. Matelas Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=264953&ca=Family+Concerns Do you or your children regularly wake up with itchy, watering eyes and a runny or blocked nose? Do you sneeze when you shake out your pillows and bedclothes? If so, you could be suffering from an allergic reaction to your bedding. A number of factors can trigger allergic reactions, such as pets, or... Home Management Leigh A. Matelas Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=261552&ca=Home+Management The dramatic rise in house prices over the last ten years means that living space is at a premium, particularly in urban areas. Many of us live in shared apartments, lofts, student rooms or studio flats in which the bedroom also functions as a living and working area. Children are frequently forced... Home Management Leigh A. Matelas Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=255218&ca=Home+Management For centuries the bed has been one of the most important items of furniture in a household. Beds are a status symbol: the Tudor royals and noblemen showed off their wealth through their huge four-poster beds and elaborate drapes and hangings, and many people today covet a spacious and beautifully de... Home Management Leigh A. Matelas Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=251552&ca=Home+Management 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 addition, the Chinese Yin and Yang symbol represents the two primal cosmic for... Home Management Leigh A. Matelas Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=250714&ca=Home+Management Many of us find reading in bed a great way to relax and unwind after a busy day, or to escape from our everyday problems into another world. Reading for half an hour or more before turning the light out helps you fall asleep more quickly, and books are a great form of entertainment and a way of lear... Home Management Leigh A. Matelas Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=249298&ca=Home+Management 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 to... Home Management Leigh A. Matelas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=248544&ca=Home+Management 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. As well as worrying what to cook, what activities y... Home Management Leigh A. Matelas Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=246485&ca=Home+Management 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 mahogan...