…switch off now, I say…..or you’ll end up like him….errr…like her…sorry…can’t really tell….
 So stressed that you can’t separate your shoulders from your ears?  ‘You feeling so
far away from fun you can’t remember what it is? Do yourself a favor and find the ‘off’ switch. 
What is stress?
Simply put, stress is how we describe the body’s response […]

         The secret of smooth, clear skin is a mystery no longer.
Experts agree the key is sun protection. The sun contributes to 90 per cent of the vcisible ageing in the skin. The way the sun forms a wrinkle is it breaks down the support structures, known as collagen or elastin in the endoderm. […]

Our bowels are also something many of us don’t talk about - even to our doctors - which is why it’s important to learn about this part of your body, especially if any symptoms are worrying you.

You can tell quite a lot about how well your bowels are working by looking at your
stools. Stools have […]

    I love my mother-in-law. I truly do!
She cooks food that brings good mood. She’s also the first one to be surprised when I’m successful at doing anything  but I just can’t resist these foods she cooks .
Seriously now….. the relationship between food and mood is one that has intrigued people for centuries but it […]

  Did you know?
Lack of sleep can cause hormone metabolic changes that mimic the signs of ageing.We need 6 to 8 hours of quality sleep a night to be our best.
Research suggests that less than 5 or 6 hours is associated with an increased risk of obesity, strokes and cardiac diseases.  If you wake […]

There are some circumstances when your doctor will tell you to rest and
recuperate before getting back to your normal activities. There are others, including
after major surgery such as a hip replacement, where you’ll be advised to get up and
about as soon as possible. How quickly you bounce back from sickness, surgery or a
major life event […]

 Yup! You read that right. Give a  Marshmallow to someone passing some kidney stones and you could be seeing  that grimaced face turn to a smiling figure.:)
 Why?
Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) is a gentle demulcent and anti-inflammatory herb, and will make passing stones less painful.  But read on… there’s more.
This article could be a real eye-opener for you […]

Olive oil is popular and has health benefits but did you know rice bran oil and avocado oil are becoming more popular and have known health benefits?
What is rice bran oil?
Rice bran oil is the oil extracted from the germ and inner husk of rice. It is notable for its high smoke point (24*C) and […]

If you’ve got Type 2 diabetes, there’s a good chance that you’re struggling with your weight.
There is a lot of scientific research which shows that losing weight helps to improve blood glucose levels and reduce the complications of diabetes (blindness, kidney damage, impotence, heart attacks and stroke). The good news is that you only need […]

Low libido or lack of libido is more common in women and quite rare in men.
WAIT! If you’re a man deciding not to read this article any further, you’re making a
BIG MISTAKE! 2 reasons: First reason is pretty obvious. The second you’ll find out
as you read  through. This article aims to be an eye opener […]