As we approach National Allergy Awareness Week today we're looking at how 12 million people are allergic to their own homes!

They're suffering from what's been dubbed 'Home Fever' with symptoms which can often be confused with the common cold or hay fever- a runny nose and sneezing.

Research by Allergy UK has revealed that six in ten people who suffer from Home Fever say their symptoms are worst in the bedroom- not surprising considering the average bed can harbour up to two million dust mites, known in Latin as Dermatophagoides farinae or literally 'skin eater'! Yuck!

Luckily our friends at SleepAngel have come up with a solution- a pillow which is resistant to dust mites and all the other little nasties lurking in our beds.

It's been so successful it now be trialled by the NHS to help reduce Healthcare Associated Infections among patients.

As my mother once told me- spend good money on your shoes and your bed, because if you're not in one, you're in the other.