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Your hair and skin will reflect the amazing benefits of sleeping on luxurious, bamboo sheets. Both bamboo and silk are considered luxury bedding and if you’re like millions of people trying to find the quality sleep they so desperately need, you may already understand the difference. But in case you’re not familiar with the distinctions between bamboo and silk, let’s take a closer look. Considering Comfort Silk has long been considered the ultimate smooth, ‘silky’ fabric for luxury, but the reality is, silk can become too slippery and the tight weave can prevent healthy airflow. That forces the sleeper to wake up looking for a cooler spot in the sheets. Bamboo, on the other hand, is a naturally breathable fabric,...

Throughout the world, bamboo and hemp are used in hundreds of ways. They are amazing alternatives for wood, coal, and oil, so why are we chopping down so many trees? Two of nature’s resources are often compared. Bamboo and hemp are in some ways strikingly different, although they do have a lot in common. Because of their similarities the question often comes up: Which is better? Bamboo and hemp both have a long history and have remarkable features in the way they grow. Both hemp and bamboo grow easily and abundantly. Trees do not need to be cut down for lumber, making both a plus to deforestation. In fact, using more hemp and bamboo can save trees and forests. As...

  What is it about nature that’s so enchanting? The sounds, the sunlight dancing through the trees, the lovely scent of the forest, and fresh air – all these things comfort our senses. Stress and worry seem to fade away and we feel revitalized with a happier mood and a clear head. It’s a feeling that hard to describe, however, the Japanese call it “forest bathing” or shinrin-yoku.     It seems we have drifted away from spending time outdoors. The EPA did a study that revealed the average American spends 93 percent of his/her time indoors. But it’s not too late to make a change. Even short two-hour respites of forest bathing can help you slow down and refocus....