Healthy Way—This month's featured article
Care of Natural Fibres
Nowadays, more and more people are turning their backs on man-made textiles and returning to natural fabrics as they rediscover their benefits. With a little extra care and knowledge, they can be just as easy to wash and wear as many synthetics.
The most widely used natural fibre is cotton. Cotton comes from the seed pod of the cotton plant and has many useful properties. It absorbs and releases perspiration and can take dyes easily. It can be washed at high temperatures and is hard wearing. As 100% cotton creases easily, it has been blended with synthetic fibres such as polyester to help retain an unwrinkled appearance but this has reduced its ability to keep the wearer cool in hot weather.
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Experts in their fields discuss specific issues and ailments which impact on our daily lives and outline ways in which Phytotherapy, the science of using herbs to maintain health and influence illness, coupled with good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle can help alleviate symptoms or restore good health.
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